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Staryu (Pokémon)

Staryu

#120
Star Shape Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#120
Type Water
SpeciesStar Shape Pokémon
Height0.8 m (3' 0.6")
Weight34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Illuminate
  2. Natural-cure
  3. Analytic(hidden ability)
ColorBrown
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatSea
ShapeBlob

Training

Catch Rate225
Base Exp.68
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Group Water 3

Base Stats

HP309%
Attack4513%
Defense5516%
Special Attack7021%
Special Defense5516%
Speed8525%
Total340

Staryu Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Staryu Steel Fire Water Ice
Normal effect against Staryu Normal Fighting Flying Poison Ground Rock Bug Ghost Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Staryu Grass Electric

Staryu Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Staryu. Staryu is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

Type effectiveness against Staryu

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Staryu.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Staryu.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Staryu.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Staryu.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Staryu.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Staryu.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Staryu.

Pokédex Entries

Generation 1
RedBlueAn enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
YellowAs long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Generation 2
GoldAt night, the cen­ ter of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
SilverEven if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core re­ mains intact.
CrystalWhen the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldSTARYU’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.
FireRedLeafGreenIt appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIf its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
HeartGoldAt night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
SoulSilverEven if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteIf its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
Black 2White 2As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
Generation 6
XEven if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
YIt appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireStaryu’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.
Generation 7
SunLarge numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.
MoonThis 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 SunIn many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.
Ultra MoonNo number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day!
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeAs long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Generation 8
SwordIf you visit a beach at the end of summer, you’ll be able to see groups of Staryu lighting up in a steady rhythm.
ShieldFish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.

Staryu Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Red BlueSeafoam Islands30
YellowSeafoam Islands30
Gold SilverUnion Cave20
CrystalUnion Cave20
Ruby SapphireLilycove City25 - 30
EmeraldLilycove City25 - 30
FireRed LeafGreenSs Anne15 - 25
Diamond PearlCanalave City20 - 40
PlatinumCanalave City20 - 50
HeartGold SoulSilverCherrygrove City20
Black WhiteUnova Route 1325 - 55
Black 2 White 2Humilau City30 - 45
X YKalos Route 825