Staryu #0120
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Illuminate - Ability 1 Natural Cure - Ability 2 Analytic - Hidden |
| Classification | The Star Shape Pokémon |
| National ID | #0120 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 30 | 90—137 | |
| Attack | 45 | 45—106 | |
| Defense | 55 | 54—117 | |
| Sp. Attack | 70 | 67—134 | |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | 54—117 | |
| Speed | 85 | 81—150 | |
| Total | 340 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 3 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| 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 |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 34.5 kg (76.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
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." | |
"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." | |
"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
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 4 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 8 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| 12 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 16 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 20 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| 24 | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| 28 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 32 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 36 | 80 | 100 | Rock | Spec. | |
| 40 | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| 44 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 48 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 52 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 56 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM003 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM013 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM014 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM016 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM017 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM018 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM021 | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. | |
| TM024 | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM029 | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM032 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM033 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM042 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM044 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM049 | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM055 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM058 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM067 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM070 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM073 | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. | |
| TM074 | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| TM077 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM082 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM087 | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM090 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM091 | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. | |
| TM095 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM099 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
Legends: Z-A
CatchableWhat 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.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

