Staryu #0120


The Star Shape Pokémon


TypingWater
Abilities
Illuminate - Ability 1
Natural Cure - Ability 2
Analytic - Hidden
ClassificationThe Star Shape Pokémon
National ID#0120

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
GrassElectric
Resists x½
SteelFireWaterIce
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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Staryu(staryu) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP30
90137
Attack45
45106
Defense55
54117
Sp. Attack70
67134
Sp. Defense55
54117
Speed85
81150
Total340Calculated Stat Range
HP30Atk45Def55Spe85SpD55SpA70
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Water 3
Egg Cycles20
Egg Steps
5120 - Generations II, III, and VII
5100 - Generations IV
5140 - Generations V and VI
5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
Unknown
Height0.8 m (2'7")
Weight34.5 kg (76.1 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
1 Speed
Base Exp. Yield68
Catch Rate225
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateSlow
Base Friendship50
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Pokédex Entries

"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."

"If Staryu’s body is damaged, it will regenerate as long as the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight."

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Staryu via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
1NormalStat.
140100NormalPhys.
440100WaterSpec.
8100GhostStat.
1250100NormalPhys.
16NormalStat.
2060NormalSpec.
2465100PsychicSpec.
2865100WaterSpec.
32PsychicStat.
3680100RockSpec.
4090100PsychicSpec.
4490100WaterSpec.
48NormalStat.
52PsychicStat.
5611080WaterSpec.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Staryu via TM in Pokémon Shining Pearl:
TM
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
TM00360100WaterSpec.
TM007IceStat.
TM01390100IceSpec.
TM01411070IceSpec.
TM016PsychicStat.
TM017NormalStat.
TM018WaterStat.
TM02180100FairySpec.
TM02490100ElectricSpec.
TM02511070ElectricSpec.
TM02990100PsychicSpec.
TM032NormalStat.
TM033PsychicStat.
TM04270100NormalPhys.
TM044PsychicStat.
TM04980100WaterSpec.
TM05565100WaterSpec.
TM058NormalStat.
TM067NormalStat.
TM070100NormalStat.
TM07390ElectricStat.
TM0741100SteelPhys.
TM077NormalStat.
TM082NormalStat.
TM08785NormalStat.
TM090NormalStat.
TM09180100SteelSpec.
TM09590100WaterSpec.
TM09980100WaterPhys.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Red

PokeballCatchable

Blue

PokeballCatchable

Yellow

PokeballCatchable

Generation II

Gold

PokeballCatchable

Silver

PokeballCatchable

Crystal

PokeballCatchable

Generation III

Ruby

PokeballCatchable

Sapphire

PokeballCatchable

FireRed

Transfer

LeafGreen

PokeballCatchable

Emerald

PokeballCatchable

Generation IV

Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Platinum

PokeballCatchable

HeartGold

PokeballCatchable

SoulSilver

PokeballCatchable

Generation V

Black

PokeballCatchable

White

PokeballCatchable

Black 2

PokeballCatchable

White 2

PokeballCatchable

Generation VI

X

PokeballCatchable

Y

Transfer

Alpha Sapphire

PokeballCatchable

Omega Ruby

PokeballCatchable

Generation VII

Sun

PokeballCatchable

Moon

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Sun

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Moon

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Pikachu!

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Eevee!

PokeballCatchable

Generation VIII

Sword

Transfer

Shield

Transfer

The Isle of Armor (Sword)

PokeballCatchable

Brilliant Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Shining Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Generation IX

Legends: Z-A

PokeballCatchable
What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

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