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Staryu (ヒトデマン Hitodeman)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#120
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Starmie
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$STAR-yuu$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	30	Species:	Star Shape Pokémon
Attack:	45	Type(s):	Water
Defense:	55	Height:	2'07"
Special Atk:	70	Weight:	76.1 lbs
Special Def:	55	Abilities:	Illuminate Natural Cure Analytic (Dream World)
Speed:	85	Pokédex Color:	Yellow
Stat Total:	340	Gender:	Genderless
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Staryu (Japanese: ヒトデマン Hitodeman) is a gold, starfish-like Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It fires Water Gun from the top point of its body, and can release Swift from the jewel at its center. It evolves into Starmie with the use of a Water Stone. In the anime, Misty's Staryu has a cry which sounds like a ha! Staryu's core shines in a rainbow of seven colors, some people value this core as a type of jewellery.

AppearanceEdit

Staryu is a Star Shape Pokémon. It is star shaped, as its name suggests. 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."

Special abilitiesEdit

Staryu can have the ability Illuminate or the ability Natural Cure. Illuminate causes wild Pokémon to be encountered more frequently when Staryu is in the top of the party. Natural Cure cures Staryu of any status effects when switched out. It can emit radio waves. It has the unique ability to regenerate its body if it is torn. As long as the core remains, it can regenerate. In rare instances, two separate Staryu can be created.

In the animeEdit

Main article: Misty's Staryu

Misty owns a Staryu. She used it very frequently in matches.

EvolutionEdit

Staryu evolves into Starmie by use of a Water Stone.

Game infoEdit

Game locationsEdit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Staryu Locations
Red/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/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/ Sapphire	Lilycove City Super Rod	Common
Emerald	Lilycove City Super Rod	Common
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Pallet Town, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island (Leafgreen Only)	Common
Diamond/ Pearl	Sunyshore City, Canalave City Super Rod	Rare
Platinum	Sunyshore City, Canalave City, Route 223 Super Rod	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Routes 34, 40 and 47, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cherrygrove City	Rare
Black/White	Route 13	Uncommon

Pokédex entriesEdit

Pokédex Entries
Red
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.
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.
FireRed
It is constantly wrecked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.
LeafGreen
An enigmatic Pokémon that can regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
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.

OriginsEdit

Name originsEdit

Staryu's design seems to be based on a Starfish.

EtymologyEdit

Staryu's name is derived from the words star and yu, which may be a misspelling of the word "you".

TriviaEdit

Staryu shares the same species with Cleffa, they're both known as the Star Shape Pokémon.
Staryu is a parallel to Shellder. they are both water-type Pokemon, who evolve and gain a secondary type among evolution. They also both evolve with a water stone. Shellder is exclusive to FireRed, while Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen.

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