Market outlook
Rising Outlook 7/10
Recent-era chase cards typically firm up after release as supply moves from openings to graded and sealed retention. Starmie is a recognizable character, and premium variants from a full retail expansion generally see sustained collector interest if pull rates are not overly abundant.
Next months. Likely choppy but generally upward or firm, with spikes around grading submissions and fresh marketplace inventory.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, premium copies should hold collector value well if the card remains a favored chase from the set, though growth will depend on population growth and whether later products shift attention away from it.
History
Starmie is a classic Water-type Pokémon from the original generation of Pokémon, introduced as the evolved form of Staryu. In the TCG, Starmie has appeared across many eras as a fast, utility-oriented Water Pokémon, and the 'Mega Starmie ex' designation places it in the modern Mega Evolution-themed product line as a high-HP Stage 1 attacker with spread-damage gameplay. The card’s significance is tied to Starmie’s long-running popularity and its upgrade into a premium ex-era collectible in a 2026 expansion.[1][3][5]
The card was first released in English in the Mega Evolution: Perfect Order expansion in 2026. Public expansion coverage and retailer listings show Mega Starmie ex as part of the Perfect Order set, with multiple rarities/variants including lower-rarity and premium printings.[2][3][4][5]
- The card is a Stage 1 Water Pokémon with 330 HP and evolves from Staryu.[1][4]
- Its attacks are Jetting Blow, which deals 120 damage plus 50 damage to one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon, and Nebula Beam, which deals 210 damage and ignores Weakness, Resistance, and effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.[1][4]
- The Perfect Order expansion is described by Pokémon’s official expansion page and distributor coverage as a full retail release featuring Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Skarmory ex, Mega Starmie ex, and Mega Clefable ex.[3][5]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Mega Evolution: Perfect Order
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Medium
- Secret Rare numbering above the main set line usually indicates a chase slot
- Full Art/premium treatment tends to have lower supply than regular ultra-rare prints
- Collector demand is supported by a recognizable Pokémon and modern set hype
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering, edge whitening, corner dings, surface scratches, print lines, and holo wear. For premium modern cards, look especially for foil scuffs, roller marks, and visible texture damage if the card is a textured full-art or special-illustration style card.
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve immediately, then a semi-rigid holder or top loader for protection. Keep away from sunlight, humidity, and temperature swings, and avoid excessive handling because modern foil and textured surfaces show fingerprints and micro-scratches easily.
Authenticity. Verify correct set symbol, card number, fonts, and texture/foil behavior against known authentic copies. Counterfeits often show blurry text, incorrect saturation, flat or inconsistent holo texture, poor edge cutting, and wrong HP/attack formatting. Compare the numbering and rarity to official and major marketplace references before buying high-value copies.[1][2][4][8]
Sources: limitlesstcg.com, zulusgames.com, tcg.pokemon.com, tcgplayer.com, facebook.com
