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Staryu
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Sea
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 225 (88.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 68
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.8 m (2'07")
- Weight
- 34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Generation VII
Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.
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.
In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.
No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day!
As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Generation VIII
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.
Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Generation II
At night, the cen ter of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core re mains intact.
When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.
Generation III
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.
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.
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.
It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
Generation IV
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
At night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
Generation V
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
Generation VI
Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
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.
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.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | nor | P | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 17 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 22 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 24 | Psybeam | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 36 | BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Minimize | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 37 | Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 40 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 48 | Recover | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 51 | Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 55 | Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 60 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
40 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Flash Cannon | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Recycle | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Tri Attack | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Move Tutor
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Recycle | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Items that wild Staryu may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Staryu
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Staryu
Staryu is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). 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. Staryu stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 34.5 kg (76.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Staryu Base Stats
Staryu has a base stat total of 340, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 85 (good), while its lowest is HP at 30 (poor). Staryu is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Staryu Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Staryu is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Staryu 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Staryu Abilities
Staryu's abilities include Natural Cure, Illuminate, Analytic. Natural Cure cures any major status ailment upon switching out.. Illuminate doubles the wild encounter rate. Its Hidden Ability is Analytic, which strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Staryu Moves & Learnset
Staryu can learn 72 moves in Generation 8, including 17 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Dive (Water, 80 power), Scald (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Staryu can learn Blizzard (Ice), Thunder (Electric), Psychic (Psychic).
Training Staryu
Staryu has a capture rate of 225 (88.2%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Staryu yields 1 Speed EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Staryu belongs to the Water3 egg group. Staryu is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Staryu → Starmie). Wild Staryu may be found holding Stardust or Star Piece.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Staryu. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Staryu, or use the team builder to see how Staryu fits into your squad.
