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Staryu (Japanese: ヒトデマン, HepburnHitodeman) (STAR-you[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Starmie by being exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Staryu is a star shaped Pokémon. Its "arms" are brown. It seems to have some kind of crystal or gem for a core. The core is surrounded by a yellow or gold "barrier."

Behavior[]

Staryu are mysterious Pokémon that lie on the seabed during the day and float up to the surface at night. For this reason, Pokémon like Lumineon often nibble on them as a reliable source of food.

Even a Staryu cut into pieces can regenerate as long as its core is intact. Their centers are vital to their survival and are irreplaceable. These cores glow brightly at night when Staryu are active, whereas the cores of sick Staryu glow faintly and flicker.

Staryu mostly live by the seashore in large numbers. Groups of Staryu, referred to as "constellations", rise to the surface each night, cores aglow. They seem to float aimlessly (though they are actually filter-feeding), gazing at the stars. Their cores mysteriously pulse at the same rate as a human's resting heartbeat. From above, oceans with large numbers of Staryu seem to mimic and align with the twinkling skies above. However, Staryu only become active if the stars are visible; if clouds obscure the night sky, they will stay on the sea floor and their cores will not light up.

Natural Abilities[]

Staryu have the unique ability to regenerate their bodies if they are torn apart. As long as the core remains, they can regenerate. At the night, the red stone at the center of Staryu twinkle up like stars in the sky.

Game data[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Seafoam Islands, Routes 19, 20 and 21, Cinnabar Island and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod Uncommon
Yellow Seafoam Islands (surfing), Routes 19, 20 and 21, Pallet Town, Cinnabar Island and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod Common
Gold and Silver Routes 19, 34 and 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City Rare
Crystal Routes 19, 34 and 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cherrygrove City Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Lilycove City Super Rod Common
FireRed and LeafGreen Pallet Town, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island (Leafgreen Only) Common
Emerald Lilycove City Super Rod Common
Diamond and Pearl Sunyshore City, Canalave City Super Rod Rare
Platinum Sunyshore City, Canalave City, Route 223 Super Rod Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Routes 34, 40 and 47, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cherrygrove City Rare
Black and White Route 13 Uncommon
X and Y Route 8 (Good Rod, X only) Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Lilycove City (Super Rod) Rare

Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    An enigmatic Pokémon that can regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.

  • Yellow

    As long as the center section is unharmed, It can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

  • Gold

    At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.

  • Silver

    Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.

  • Crystal

    When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.

  • Ruby

    Staryu's center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.

  • Sapphire

    Staryu apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.

  • FireRed

    It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.

  • LeafGreen

    An enigmatic Pokémon that can regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.

  • Emerald

    It gathers with others in the night and makes its red core glow on and off with the twinkling stars. It can regenerate limbs if they are severed from its body.

  • Diamond

    If its body is torn, it can grow back of the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • Pearl

    If its body is torn, it can grow back of the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • Platinum

    If its body is torn, it can grow back of the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • HeartGold

    At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.

  • SoulSilver

    Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.

  • Black

    If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • White

    If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • Black 2

    If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • White 2

    If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • X

    Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.

  • Y

    It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.

  • Omega Ruby

    Staryu's center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Staryu apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.

  • Sun

    Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.

  • Moon

    This Pokémon gets nibbled on by Lumineon and others. Thanks to its red core, it regenerates fast, so it's unconcerned by their snack attacks.

  • Ultra Sun

    In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.

  • Ultra Moon

    No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

  • Sword

    If you visit a beach at the end of summer, you'll be able to see groups of Staryu lighting up in a steady rhythm.

  • Shield

    Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn't bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
30
Attack
45
Defense
1
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
55
Speed
85
Total
286

Type effectiveness[]

Damage taken Types
×0
None
¼
None
½
Type Fire Type Ice Type Steel Type Water
×2
Type Electric Type Grass
×4
None
Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon.

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Harden Type Normal Status —% 30
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
4 Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
7 Rapid Spin Type Normal Physical 20 100% 40
10 Recover Type Normal Status —% 10
13 Psywave Type Psychic Special 100% 15
16 Swift Type Normal Special 60 —% 20
18 Bubble Beam Type Water Special 65 100% 20
22 Camouflage Type Normal Status —% 20
24 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
28 Brine Type Water Special 65 100% 10
31 Minimize Type Normal Status —% 10
35 Reflect Type Type Normal Status —% 15
37 Power Gem Type Rock Special 80 100% 20
40 Confuse Ray Type Ghost Status 100% 10
42 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
46 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
49 Cosmic Power Type Psychic Status —% 20
53 Hydro Pump Type Water Special 110 80% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation VII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 90% 10
TM07 Hail Type Ice Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Type Ice Special 90 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Type Ice Special 110 70% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Type Electric Special 110 70% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM48 Round Type Normal Physical 60 100% 15
TM55 Scald Type Water Special 80 100% 15
TM73 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 90% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM89 U-Turn Type Bug Physical 70 100% 20
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
TM94 Surf Type Water Special 90 100% 15
TM98 Waterfall Type Water Physical 80 100% 15
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Type Fairy Special 80 100% 10
TM100 Confide Type Normal Status —% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation VII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
USUM Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
USUM Icy Wind Type Ice Special 55 95% 15
USUM Magic Coat Type Psychic Status —% 15
USUM Pain Split Type Normal Status —% 20
USUM Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
USUM Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
USUM Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
USUM Water Pulse Type Water Special 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation VI
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Harden Type Normal Status —% 30
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
6XY
4ORAS
Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
10XY
7ORAS
Rapid Spin Type Normal Physical 20 100% 40
12XY
10ORAS
Recover Type Normal Status —% 10
13ORAS Psywave Type Psychic Special 100% 15
15XY
22ORAS
Camouflage Type Normal Status —% 20
18XY
16ORAS
Swift Type Normal Special 60 —% 20
22XY
18ORAS
Bubble Beam Type Water Special 65 100% 20
25XY
31ORAS
Minimize Type Normal Status —% 10
30XY
24ORAS
Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
33XY
46ORAS
Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
36XY
28ORAS
Brine Type Water Special 65 100% 10
40XY
35ORAS
Reflect Type Type Normal Status —% 15
43XY
37ORAS
Power Gem Type Rock Special 80 100% 20
40ORAS Confuse Ray Type Ghost Status 100% 10
42ORAS Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
48XY
49ORAS
Cosmic Power Type Psychic Status —% 20
52XY
53ORAS
Hydro Pump Type Water Special 110 80% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation VI
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 90% 10
TM07 Hail Type Ice Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Type Ice Special 90 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Type Ice Special 110 70% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Type Electric Special 110 70% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM48 Round Type Normal Physical 60 100% 15
TM55 Scald Type Water Special 80 100% 15
TM70 Flash Type Normal Status 100% 20
TM73 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 90% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM89 U-Turn Type Bug Physical 70 100% 20
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
TM94 Secret PowerORAS Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Type Fairy Special 80 100% 10
TM100 Confide Type Normal Status —% 20
HM03 Surf Type Water Special 90 100% 15
HM05 Waterfall Type Water Physical 80 100% 15
HM07 DiveORAS Type Water Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation VI
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
ORAS Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
ORAS Icy Wind Type Ice Special 55 95% 15
ORAS Magic Coat Type Psychic Status —% 15
ORAS Pain Split Type Normal Status —% 20
ORAS Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
ORAS Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
ORAS Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
ORAS Water Pulse Type Water Special 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation V
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Harden Type Normal Status —% 30
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 50 100% 35
6 Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
10 Rapid Spin Type Normal Physical 20 100% 40
15BW
12B2W2
Recover Type Normal Status —% 10
19BW
15B2W2
Camouflage Type Normal Status —% 20
24BW
18B2W2
Swift Type Normal Special 60 —% 20
28BW
22B2W2
BubbleBeam Type Water Special 65 100% 20
33BW
25B2W2
Minimize Type Normal Status —% 10
37BW
30B2W2
Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
42BW
33B2W2
Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
36B2W2 Brine Type Water Special 65 100% 10
46BW
40B2W2
Reflect Type Type Normal Status —% 15
51BW
43B2W2
Power Gem Type Rock Special 80 100% 20
55BW
48B2W2
Cosmic Power Type Psychic Status —% 20
60BW
52B2W2
Hydro Pump Type Water Special 120 80% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation V
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 90% 10
TM07 Hail Type Ice Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Type Ice Special 95 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Type Ice Special 120 70% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Type Electric Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM48 Round Type Normal Physical 60 100% 15
TM55 Scald Type Water Special 80 100% 15
TM70 Flash Type Normal Status 100% 20
TM73 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 100% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
HM03 Surf Type Water Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Waterfall Type Water Physical 80 100% 15
HM06 Dive Type Water Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation V
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
B2W2 Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
B2W2 Icy Wind Type Ice Special 55 95% 15
B2W2 Magic Coat Type Psychic Status —% 15
B2W2 Pain Split Type Normal Status —% 20
B2W2 Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
B2W2 Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
B2W2 Snore Type Normal Special 40 100% 15
B2W2 Water Pulse Type Water Special 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation IV
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Harden Type Normal Status —% 30
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
6 Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
10 Rapid Spin Type Normal Physical 20 100% 40
15 Recover Type Normal Status —% 10
19 Camouflage Type Normal Status —% 20
24 Swift Type Normal Special 60 —% 20
28 BubbleBeam Type Water Special 65 100% 20
33 Minimize Type Normal Status —% 10
37 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
42 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
46 Power Gem Type Rock Special 80 100% 20
51 Cosmic Power Type Psychic Status —% 20
55 Hydro Pump Type Water Special 120 80% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation IV
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Water Pulse Type Water Special 60 100% 20
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 85% 10
TM07 Hail Type Ice Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Special 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Type Ice Special 95 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Type Ice Special 120 70% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 95 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Type Electric Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM43 Secret Power Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM55 Brine Type Water Special 65 100% 10
TM58 Endure Type Normal Status —% 10
TM67 Recycle Type Normal Status —% 10
TM70 Flash Type Normal Status 100% 20
TM73 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 100% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM82 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM83 Natural Gift Type Normal Physical 100% 15
TM87 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
TM90 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Type Steel Special 80 100% 10
HM03 Surf Type Water Special 95 100% 15
HM05 WhirlpoolHGSS Type Water Special 15 70% 15
HM07 Waterfall Type Water Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation IV
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Pt / HGSS Dive Type Water Physical 80 100% 10
Pt / HGSS Gravity Type Psychic Status —% 5
Pt / HGSS Icy Wind Type Ice Special 55 95% 15
Pt / HGSS Magic Coat Type Psychic Status —% 15
Pt / HGSS Pain Split Type Normal Status —% 20
Pt / HGSS Rollout Type Rock Physical 30 90% 20
Pt / HGSS Signal Beam Type Bug Special 75 100% 15
Pt / HGSS Snore Type Normal Special 40 100% 15
Pt / HGSS Swift Type Normal Special 60 —% 20
Pt / HGSS Twister Type Dragon Special 40 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation III
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Harden Type Normal Status —% 30
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
6 Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
10 Rapid Spin Type Normal Physical 20 100% 40
15 Recover Type Normal Status —% 10
19 Camouflage Type Normal Status —% 20
24 Swift Type Normal Physical 60 —% 20
28 BubbleBeam Type Water Special 65 100% 20
33 Minimize Type Normal Status —% 10
37 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
42 Cosmic Power Type Psychic Status —% 20
46 Hydro Pump Type Water Special 120 80% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation III
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Water Pulse Type Water Special 60 100% 20
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 85% 10
TM07 Hail Type Ice Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Physical 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Type Ice Special 95 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Type Ice Special 120 70% 5
TM16 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 95 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Type Electric Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM43 Secret Power Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
HM03 Surf Type Water Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Flash Type Normal Status 70% 20
HM07 Waterfall Type Water Special 80 100% 10
HM08 Dive Type Water Special 60 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation III
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
FRLG / E / XD Double-Edge Type Normal Physical 120 100% 15
E Endure Type Normal Status —% 10
E / XD Icy Wind Type Ice Special 55 95% 15
FRLG / E / XD Mimic Type Normal Status —% 10
E Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
E Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
E Snore Type Normal Physical 40 100% 15
FRLG / E / XD Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
E / XD Swagger Type Normal Status 90% 15
E Swift Type Normal Physical 60 —% 20
FRLG / E / XD Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation II
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Harden Type Normal Status —% 30
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
7 Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
13 Rapid Spin Type Normal Physical 20 100% 40
19 Recover Type Normal Status —% 10
25 Swift Type Normal Physical 60 —% 20
31 BubbleBeam Type Water Special 65 100% 20
37 Minimize Type Normal Status —% 10
43 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
50 Hydro Pump Type Water Special 120 80% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation II
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Curse Type ??? Status —% 10
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 85% 10
TM07 Zap Cannon Type Electric Special 100 50% 5
TM09 Psych Up Type Normal Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Type Normal Physical 100% 15
TM13 Snore Type Normal Physical 40 100% 15
TM14 Blizzard Type Ice Special 120 70% 5
TM16 Icy Wind Type Ice Special 55 95% 15
TM17 Protect Type Normal Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Type Water Status —% 5
TM20 Endure Type Normal Status —% 10
TM21 Frustration Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM25 Thunder Type Electric Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Type Normal Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM34 Swagger Type Normal Status 90% 15
TM35 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TM39 Swift Type Normal Physical 60 —% 20
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM45 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
HM03 Surf Type Water Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Flash Type Normal Status 70% 20
HM06 Whirlpool Type Water Special 15 70% 15
HM07 Waterfall Type Water Special 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring[]

Generation II
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
C Ice Beam Type Ice Special 95 100% 10
C Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 95 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up[]

Generation II
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 35 95% 35
17 Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
22 Harden Type Normal Status —% 30
27 Recover Type Normal Status —% 10
32 Swift Type Normal Physical 60 —% 20
37 Minimize Type Normal Status —% 10
42 Light Screen Type Psychic Status —% 30
47 Hydro Pump Type Water Special 120 80% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM[]

Generation I
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM06 Toxic Type Poison Status 85% 10
TM09 Take Down Type Normal Status 90 85% 20
TM10 Double-Edge Type Normal Physical 100% 15
TM11 BubbleBeam Type Water Special 65 100% 20
TM12 Water Gun Type Water Special 40 100% 25
TM13 Ice Beam Type Ice Special 95 100% 15
TM14 Blizzard Type Ice Special 120 90% 5
TM20 Rage Type Normal Physical 20 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Type Electric Special 120 70% 10
TM29 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM30 Teleport Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM31 Mimic Type Normal Status —% 10
TM32 Double Team Type Normal Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Type Psychic Status —% 20
TM34 Bide Type Normal Physical —% 10
TM39 Swift Type Normal Physical 60 —% 20
TM40 Skull Bash Type Normal Physical 100 100% 5
TM44 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM45 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 100% 20
TM46 Psywave Type Psychic Special 80% 15
TM49 Tri Attack Type Normal Physical 80 100% 10
TM50 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
HM03 Surf Type Water Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Flash Type Normal Status 70% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Misty Staryu anime

Misty's Staryu.

Misty owns a Staryu, her favorite Pokémon. As such, she used it very frequently in matches.

Trivia[]

  • Staryu shares the same species with Cleffa, as they're both known as the Star Shape Pokémon.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Staryu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Swift.
  • In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Staryu and Starmie were programmed to learn Egg moves. However, their genderless status means that they are only able to breed with Ditto, rendering these moves unobtainable during a normal playthrough. This was fixed in Pokémon Crystal Version.
  • Staryu is often seen as Shellder's counterpart, as they have the same egg group and evolution method, as well as gaining a second type upon evolution. They are also version exclusive in Firered and Leafgreen as well as X and Y. Finally, they can hold rare items when caught.
  • Staryu is the only Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger (game) to have access to Flash, but will be freed the minute after the move is executed and cannot be captured again until the Kyogre Mission.
  • Staryu's Ultraman origins have led the Pokémon YouTuber Lockstin to believe that the Pokémon franchise as a whole is based on the season of Ultraman where the titular character captured Kaiju for use in battle, as well as why so many early Pokémon(Golem,Nidoking etc.)look like Ultraman antagonists, as well as Dynamax being a nod to how Ultraman can grow in size to fight against enemies.

Origin[]

Staryu's design seems to be based on a Starfish. It may also be based on actual stars due to its supposed relations with space.

Staryu's concept, design, and voice effects in the anime are presumable references to the Ultraman series. Additionally, Staryu's prototype within the Capsule Monsters was called Mīmī (ミミー) where the spaceship of Alien Mimy from Ultraseven and Pairan from Warning from Space possess notable similarities in etymology and design with Staryu.[2][3]

Etymology[]

Staryu's name is derived from the words star and yu, which may be a misspelling of the word "you". It may also derive from 魚 / 鱼 (Chinese for 'fish').

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