Staraptor #53 from Red Flash - Uncommon - Illustrated by Kouki Saitou
Pokémon

Staraptor

#53/65 in Red Flash, Uncommon, 140 HP, illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

Card number
#53/65
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
140 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
September 26, 2015
Illustrator
Kouki Saitou
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Collector Notes

Staraptor

Staraptor appears in the Japanese print of Red Flash, released on September 26, 2015. Staraptor is a uncommon rarity and 140 HP. The Red Flash set contains 65 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kouki Saitou.

Collector Insights

Staraptor is a Pokémon TCG card featuring artwork by Kouki Saitou. It belongs to the Red Flash set, released on September 26, 2015, and is numbered 53 in that series. The card is classified as Uncommon rarity and has a supertype of Pokémon. Staraptor has 140 HP and includes two distinct attacks. The first attack, Cyclone Slash, requires two Colorless Energy and deals 70 damage, forcing the opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon before damage calculation. The second attack, Brave Bird, costs three Colorless Energy and deals 120 damage while inflicting 20 damage to itself. These abilities reflect the card’s strategic gameplay mechanics, emphasizing disruption and self-sacrificing power. The design balances offensive capabilities with tactical flexibility, aligning with the Pokémon’s thematic attributes.

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