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Staryu Pokédex Data
Species
Star Shape Pokémon
Height
0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight
34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)
Catch rate
225 (29.4%)
Base friendship
50
Base Exp.
68
EV yield
1 Spd
Growth rate
Slow
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Gender ratio
Genderless
Egg groups
Water 3
Staryu Abilities
Staryu Base Stats
HP
30170–264
Attack
4585–207
Defense
55103–229
Sp. Atk
70130–262
Sp. Def
55103–229
Speed
85157–295
Total340
Min–Max at Lv. 100
Staryu Type Matchups
Staryu Evolution Chain
Staryu Moves
Moves learnt by level up
Moves learnt by HM
| HM | Move | Type | Power | Cat. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Surf | Water | 3 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 05 | Flash | Normal | 5 | status | 100% | 70 |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | 6 | status | 90% | 85 |
| 09 | Take Down | Normal | 9 | physical | 90% | 85 |
| 10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 10 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 11 | BubbleBeam | Water | 11 | special | 65% | 100 |
| 12 | Water Gun | Water | 12 | special | 40% | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 13 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 14 | special | 120% | 90 |
| 20 | Rage | Normal | 20 | physical | 20% | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 24 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 25 | special | 120% | 70 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | 29 | special | 90% | 100 |
| 30 | Teleport | Psychic | 30 | status | - | 20 |
| 31 | Mimic | Normal | 31 | status | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | 32 | status | - | 15 |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | 33 | status | - | 20 |
| 34 | Bide | Normal | 34 | physical | - | 10 |
| 39 | Swift | Normal | 39 | physical | 60% | 20 |
| 40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 40 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | 44 | status | - | 5 |
| 45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | 45 | status | 90% | 100 |
| 46 | Psywave | Psychic | 46 | special | 100% | 80 |
| 49 | Tri Attack | Normal | 49 | physical | 80% | 100 |
| 50 | Substitute | Normal | 50 | status | - | 10 |
Staryu Pokédex Entries
- Red, Blue:An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly 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 effortlessly 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, Pearl, Platinum:If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- HeartGold:At night, the middle 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, White:If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- Black 2, White 2:As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
- 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, 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.
- Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl:If Staryu’s body is damaged, it will regenerate as long as the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
Where to Find Staryu
- RedBlueRoute 19
- YellowRoute 19
- GoldSilverRoute 19
- CrystalRoute 19
- RubySapphireLilycove City
- FireRedTrade/migrate from another game
- LeafGreenCinnabar Island
- EmeraldLilycove City
- DiamondPearlCanalave City
- PlatinumCanalave City
- HeartGoldSoulSilverRoute 47
- BlackWhiteRoute 13
- Black 2White 2Route 13
- XRoute 8
- YTrade/migrate from another game
- Omega RubyAlpha SapphireLilycove City
- SunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonRoute 7
- Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeRoute 18
- SwordShieldChallenge Beach
- Brilliant DiamondShining PearlCanalave City
- Legends: ArceusNot available in this game
- ScarletVioletLegends: Z-ALocation data not yet available