Staraptor 97/116
Set: Plasma Freeze
Released: May 8, 2013
Colorless TypeRaw Prices
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Price History (Raw)
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Population Report (PSA)
How often each PSA grade appears in the population for this card variant.
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- PSA 10 Gem Mint00.00%—
- PSA 9 Mint00.00%—
- PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint1100.00%—
- PSA 7 Near Mint00.00%—
- PSA 6 Excellent-Mint00.00%—
- PSA 5 Excellent00.00%—
- PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent00.00%—
- PSA 3 Very Good00.00%—
- PSA 2 Good00.00%—
- PSA 1 Poor00.00%—
Is Staraptor 97/116 worth grading?
Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.71 raw copy.
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Break-even $33
$0.71
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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.71 raw cost.
Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.
About Staraptor
It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #398
- Card Number 97/116
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorHajime Kusajima
- Release Date08/05/2013
- SeriesBlack & White
- Expansion Plasma Freeze
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Colorless - Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Resistance
Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Colorless 
Lightning ×2 
Fighting -20 Attacks
- Wing Attack60
- Strong Breeze
Your opponent shuffles the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her deck.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Staraptor soaring fiercely above a frozen landscape, wings spread wide, its red comb striking against icy blue crystals and frost-covered branches, embodying both power and relentless determination in wintry surroundings.
Playability Overview
Staraptor's ability to reset the opponent's board with "Strong Breeze" adds a strategic disruption element, but its high energy cost and moderate HP require careful planning to maximize impact.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Icy FlightThis Staraptor card captures an impressive moment with its powerful wings against a backdrop of shimmering ice crystals. It deserves a spot on a "Chill" page, especially beside cards featuring other icy or winter-themed Pokémon. The cool color palette really harmonizes with any frosty companions you might have.Additional Binder Suggestions: Glacier / Determined / Frosty Hues / Bird of Prey / Winter Flight
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