[[Category:Water-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Gold Pokémon]]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.
Appearance
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 abilities
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 anime
Misty owns a Staryu. She used it very frequently in matches.
Evolution
Staryu evolves into Starmie by use of a Water Stone.
Game info
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 |
Pokédex entries
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Origins
Name origins
Staryu's design seems to be based on a Starfish.
Etymology
Staryu's name is derived from the words star and yu, which may be a misspelling of the word "you".
Trivia
- 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.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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