Starmie - Neo Revelations (Holo Rare) [41/64]

Name: Starmie - Neo Revelations (Holo Rare) [41/64]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Holographic Pokémon Starmie card from the Neo Revelations set, featuring a starry background and the Pokémon's gem glowing.

Estimated value

$15 - $60

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

COLLECTOR'S BREAKDOWN: STARMIE - NEO REVELATIONS (HOLO RARE) [41/64]

This is a Starmie holographic card from the Neo Revelations set. The card features artwork of Starmie, a Water-type Pokémon, against a dark, starry background, indicating its 'Mysterious Pokémon' nature. It's a Stage 1 evolution from Staryu, boasting 90 HP. The card displays its 'Space Beacon' Ability and 'Star Freeze' attack.

CULTURAL CARD LORE

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology/FolkloreAncient to modern

Starmie's cosmic associations and its central gem's glowing ability evoke mythical celestial bodies or mystical artifacts found in various Japanese tales.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-2000s (initial release)

Starmie was primarily seen as a powerful Water-type Pokémon in competitive play due to its energy acceleration potential.

2010s-Present

This specific Starmie card has shifted from a competitive tool to a collectible item, valued by collectors of vintage Pokémon cards and those seeking nostalgia.

CARD HISTORY & PRINT RUNS

The Neo Revelations set, released in 2001, is notable for introducing some of the first truly Dark and Shining Pokémon to the Trading Card Game, building on the Johto region Pokémon from the second generation of games. Starmie, while not a brand-new Johto Pokémon, was a significant inclusion as a powerful Water-type option during that meta, particularly with its 'Space Beacon' ability which could accelerate energy onto the board.

COLLECTOR INTEL

Starmie's design is inspired by starfishes, with its central core gem being able to glow in seven colors, although this card's art focuses on a more cosmic, singular glow.

The 'Neo' series, which includes Neo Revelations, was the first to introduce Pokémon from the Johto region from Pokémon Gold and Silver games into the TCG.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Uncommon70-80%

CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Typical Characteristics

Limited production
Named makers
Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

The card's font, coloring, and layout are consistent with authentic Pokémon cards from the Neo Revelations set.
No obvious print errors or material inconsistencies detectable from the image.
Holographic pattern appears correct for the era and card type.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The visible text, character, artwork style, and holographic nature strongly indicate the card is a Starmie from the Neo Revelations set. The main uncertainty lies in the precise condition due to image resolution.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Card name 'Starmie' and '90 HP' clearly visible.
2Set symbol (obscured but identifiable as Neo Revelations) and card number are 41/64, indicating a Holographic Rare.
3Text 'STAGE 1 Evolves from Staryu' and Ability 'Space Beacon' are consistent with the Neo Revelations Starmie.
4The holo effect is visible in the artwork, confirming its rarity tier.

UNCERTAINTIES

•Image quality makes it difficult to ascertain critical details like surface wear, minor scratches, specific edge condition, and back centering, which are crucial for precise grading.
•The set symbol is partially obscured, requiring inference for full confirmation of the set.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→High-resolution scan or clear photographs of the front and back of the card under direct, even lighting.
→Close-up images of all four corners and edges to assess wear accurately.
→Detailed image of the holo pattern and expansion symbol for full confirmation.
→Measurement of centering on both front and back.
→Examination under angled light to detect any surface scratching or indentations.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Visually, the card exhibits some corner whitening, particularly on the top left, and potential edgewear along the top border. Surface condition is difficult to assess precisely due to image quality, but it does not appear to be gem mint. This would likely grade in the Excellent to Near Mint range, assuming no significant creases or scratches not visible.

Surface

The card has a glossy, holographic finish on the illustration portion, typical for a holo rare from this era. The surface appears to have some minor wear, consistent with an ungraded card from the early 2000s.