Staryu (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Staryu (disambiguation).

Staryu Star Shape Pokémon ヒトデマン Hitodeman #0120 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Illuminate or Natural Cure Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 225 (39.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 3 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Staryu 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 76.1 lbs. 34.5 kg Staryu 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 106 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 68 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Staryu 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Staryu (Japanese: ヒトデマン Hitodeman) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Starmie when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Staryu is a golden-brown, echinoderm Pokémon with five appendages. These appendages surround an exterior organ called the core. The core resembles a golden metal casing with a red gem in the center, which is held in place by a golden ring looped around Staryu's lower left point. If any of Staryu's appendages are lost or eaten by predators like Lumineon, it is unharmed and can grow them back with ease provided the core is still intact.

When the sun goes down, Staryu's core glows its brightest. Many Staryu will float from the seafloor to the surface and align themselves with stars of the night sky as their core flickers, displaying a connection with the celestial bodies of space. In the Pokémon the Series episode Bye Bye Psyduck, it is shown that if Staryu becomes weak, its core will grow faint and flash slowly. During the ends of summer, groups of Staryu tend to gather while lighting up in a steady rhythm. Staryu can be found at the very bottom of the ocean on the seafloors. There are times, however, when Staryu finds itself in rivers that lead into the ocean as seen in Pokémon Snap. In Generation III, Camouflage was its signature move.

In the Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia, and the original Japanese version of the Pokémon the Series episode The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, Staryu is classified as hermaphroditic.

Evolution

Staryu evolves into Starmie.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Staryu  Water

→

First Evolution Starmie  Water  Psychic

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: A Staryu appears on the Red Table; however, it is merely decoration.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #120 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle. Blue Yellow As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits. Stadium It is capable of growing back any portion of its body that is cut off. At night, the center core glows with a red light.

Generation II Johto #167 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. Stadium 2 At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #143 Kanto #120 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. 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. 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.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #169 Diamond If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. Pearl Platinum 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.

Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #238 Black If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. White Black 2 As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it's torn apart. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #034 Hoenn #148 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.

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #184 Alola  US  UM : #223 Kanto #120 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 As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #098 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. 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 If Staryu's body is damaged, it will regenerate as long as the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Staryu in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Seafoam Islands Routes 19, 20, 21, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod) Blue (Japan) Seafoam Islands Routes 19, 20, 21, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod) Yellow Seafoam Islands (Surfing) Routes 19, 20, 21, Pallet Town, Vermilion Harbor, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City and Gym, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Good Rod and Super Rod)Night Crystal Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Good Rod and Super Rod)Night

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Lilycove City (Super Rod) Emerald Lilycove City (Super Rod) FireRed Trade, Event LeafGreen Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod) Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Sunyshore City, Canalave City (Super Rod) Platinum Sunyshore City, Canalave City (Super Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 19, 34, 40, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Union Cave B2F, Olivine City (Good Rod and Super Rod)Night Route 47 (Surfing) Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Beautiful Beach and Beyond the Sea

Generation V Black White Route 13 (Surfing or Surfing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City (Surfing or Surfing in rippling water) Transfer from Dream Radar Dream World Sparkling Sea

Generation VI X Route 8 (Good Rod) Y Trade Omega Ruby Lilycove City, Team Magma Hideout (Super Rod) Alpha Sapphire Lilycove City, Team Aqua Hideout (Super Rod)

Generation VII Sun Moon Hano Beach, Poké Pelago* Route 7 (fishing) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Hano Beach, Poké Pelago Route 7 (fishing) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 18, 19, and 21 (Sea Skim)

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Canalave City, Sunyshore City (Super Rod) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Icy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Snap Valley Pinball Red Field: Seafoam Islands

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Secret Cove Pinball: R&S Ocean (Ruby Field) Trozei! Phobos Submarine, Endless Level 36, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silver Trench (15F-25F), Grand Sea (15F-25F), Fantasy Strait (B15-B25) Ranger Fall City, Safra Sea

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Brine Cave (B8F-B9F, Lower Brine Cave B1F-B5F) MD Sky Brine Cave (B8F-B9F, Lower Brine Cave B1F-B5F) Ranger: SoA Puel Sea Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Echo Valley, World Axle - B1F PokéPark 2 Cove AreaPost-game Rumble U Unidentified Flying Objects

Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 1 Rumble World Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet (All Areas), Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (All Areas) Picross Area 10: Stage 08

Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Silver Trench (15F-25F), Grand Sea (15F-25F) Fainted Pokémon: Magma Cavern Mystery House: Uproar Forest, Desert Region, Southern Cavern, Wyvern Hill, Grand Sea, Far-Off Sea, Remains Island, Fantasy Strait

Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Third release) Masters EX Egg events (Dragon- and Water-Type Egg Event, Water- and Normal-Type Egg Event): Scottie/Bettie & StaryuEgg

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Twister Staryu	English	United States	5	November 8 to 14, 2002; December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RS	Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Staryu	English	United States	50	August 30 to September 4, 2003
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Staryu	English	United States	18	September 25, 2004

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	TM33 (Ice Punch) (100%)
Yellow
Gold	Silver	Stardust (23%) Star Piece (2%)
Crystal
Ruby	Sapphire	Stardust (50%) Star Piece (5%)
FireRed	LeafGreen
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Pokéwalker		Water Stone (Beyond the Sea, 100%)
Black	White	Stardust (50%) Star Piece (5%)
Black 2	White 2
X	Y
Sun	Moon
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Sword	Shield	Stardust (Expansion Pass required, 50%) Star Piece (Expansion Pass required, 5%)
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl	Stardust (50%) Star Piece (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 30		90 - 137	170 - 264
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 340	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Staryu is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 044 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 088 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 1212 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40 1616 Minimize Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 2020 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20 2424 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2828 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 3232 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3636 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 4040 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4444 Surf Water Special 09090 100100% 15 4848 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 5252 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 5656 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staryu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR44 TR44 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR63 TR63 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staryu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM49 TM49 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM67 TM67 Recycle Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM95 TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM99 TM99 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staryu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Staryu in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Staryu in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staryu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staryu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Camouflage × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Psywave × Psychic Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Type Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Teleport Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Twister Dragon Special 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 5

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staryu × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
DoubleSlap	Staryu (Skyridge 103)
Lunge	Staryu (Primal Clash 32)
Pound	Staryu (Neo Revelation 56) Staryu (EX Delta Species 84) Staryu (EX Hidden Legends 75)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.9% Friend Area: Bountiful Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP When I glow red, it means I'm in tip-top condition! 26%-50% HP My health is down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm ready to give up. Please help me! Level up Ah, my level's gone up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Lunatone Connected to: Lunatone, Tirtouga Connection Orb Set: 18 Phrases Normal I want to salvage treasures! Argh! Low HP (< 50%) I think I'm getting tired...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Flash ×1) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 25 Max. exp.: 39 Browser entry R-112 Staryu attacks while spinning its body. Take care not to touch it then.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-094 It attacks by launching strange orbs and by spinning around.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 41 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He thought no Pokémon could exceed his speed. Actually, losing Chase made his life more challenging and fun.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #277 Prank Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 102 Base Attack: 137 Base Defense: 112 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Tackle*, Water Gun, Quick Attack× Charged Attacks: Swift, Bubble Beam, Power Gem

Evolution data

Unevolved Staryu  Water

Water Stone →

First Evolution Starmie  Water  Psychic

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Staryu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Staryu in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Misty's Staryu

Staryu is one of Misty's main battlers throughout the original series. It debuted in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, thus also marking the species' debut. It also appeared during Misty's cameo arcs in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

Other

In The Great Eight Fate!, two Staryu were part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. They and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Shooting Star, a Staryu crashed down on Ash and Pikachu and sent them flying, while another blasted Hoopa off.

In The Power of Us, Toren lent a Staryu to Callahan for the Pokémon Catch Race.

Minor appearances

In Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village, a Staryu was under Melanie's care in the Hidden Village. It appeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

A Staryu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Staryu was on Scissor Street.

A Staryu appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Staryu were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. They reappeared in The Rivalry Revival.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Staryu was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Staryu appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.

In The Power of One, a Staryu sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Staryu appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Staryu was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank at the Pokémon Center located near Lake Lucid.

In Around the Whirlpool, a Staryu was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.

In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Staryu competed in the Whirl Cup.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Staryu to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A Staryu appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, a student used a Staryu provided by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

Two Staryu appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.

Multiple Staryu appeared in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.

In Expedition to Onix Island!, multiple Staryu were living on a deserted island.

A Trainer's Staryu appeared in Lost at the League!.

Multiple Staryu appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

In Going for the Gold!, a Staryu lived in the Ambrette Aquarium. It was erroneously depicted with Starmie's colorization.

In Summer of Discovery! and Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, a Trainer's Staryu attended the Pokémon Summer Camp. It reappeared in a flashback in Day Three Blockbusters!, and in a fantasy in Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Staryu was living in the forest.

Two Staryu appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other wild.

A Staryu appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.

In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Sophocles chose to observe a Staryu and a Shellder for a class assignment.

A Staryu appeared in A Shivering Shovel Search!.

A Staryu appeared in I Choose You!.

In Alola, Kanto!, a wild Staryu was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In I Choose Paradise!, two Staryu were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort, including one owned by a Trainer.

In Securing the Future!, two Staryu joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

Three Staryu appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Staryu competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but was defeated by Sandy and Shaymin.

A Trainer's Staryu appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

Three Staryu appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

A Trainer's Staryu appeared in The Cuteness Quotient!.

In On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, a Trainer's Staryu competed in the Kids Marine Athletic Race.

A Staryu appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Staryu appeared in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me! and The Treasure After the Storm!. It reappeared during a flashback in HZ062.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP007 Staryu Ash's Pokédex Staryu. The core of this Water Pokémon shines in a rainbow of seven colors, a core that is valued by some as a type of jewelry.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, a Trainer's Staryu was in a town square in Pasio.

In the manga

Staryu in Pokémon Adventures

Staryu in Ash & Pikachu

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Misty's Staryu

Misty's Staryu appeared in The Grand Rhydon Plan.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Misty's Staryu

Staryu debuted in the Red, Green & Blue arc as one of Misty's Pokémon. It defended her from an enraged Gyarados in Gyarados Splashes In! and from Koga's Rhydon in Raging Rhydon.

A Staryu appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.

A Staryu appeared in ''Breath of the Dragonair Part 1, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used in a surfing contest, before it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.

Crystal encounters a herd of twelve Staryu during her journey in Surrounded by Staryu. The dozen Staryu hound after Bill in an attempt to play with him, encasing him and his Farfetch'd in a dodecahedral shell not even Crystal's Cubone could penetrate. Crystal was eventually able to catch and calm Staryu down by breaking them up from the inside, using the new Pokémon Portable Transport System to send her Natu inside. They are later seen playing with Professor Oak in his Laboratory in Cherrygrove City.

A Staryu appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Swimmer named Jack owns a Staryu nicknamed Starry that appeared in Not So Fetching Feebas, where it assisted him on the bait of luring Feebas.

A Staryu appeared in a fantasy in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV.

A Trainer's Staryu appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS120 As long as the sparkling core in the middle of its body is not destroyed, Staryu can reform, even after it has been cut into a thousand pieces.*

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Staryu appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.

Multiple Staryu appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two Staryu appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

In the TCG

Main article: Staryu (TCG)

Other appearances

Staryu in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Staryu in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U/Ultimate

When released from a Poké Ball, Staryu will target one of the opponents, spin towards them, and shoot Swift. Its attack is rapid-fire, but it can easily be escaped from by Directional Influence; the player can still move around while getting hit by Swift. In Ultimate, it appears as a Spirit.

Melee trophy information

These starshape Pokémon that evolve into Starmie are found in large numbers at the seashore. At night, Staryu's red center glows and blinks on and off. It's said that as long as its red center remains, it can regrow its limbs. Whether it's related to Cleffa, another Pokémon with a vaguely star-shaped appearance, is unknown.

Brawl trophy information

"A Star Shape Pokémon. It gathers in groups and flashes the red jewel in the center of its body in time to the twinkling of the stars in the night sky. If it loses appendages, it can regenerate them right away. It can also use Camouflage, which allows it to change its type to match the surrounding terrain. If a Water Stone is used on it, evolves into Starmie."

3DS/Wii U Trophy information

Staryu trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

NA: This Water-type Pokémon, Staryu, greatly resembles a star. Exposing one to a Water Stone causes it to evolve into Starmie. Another star-shaped Pokémon, Cleffa, exists, but the two don't look all that similar. In Smash Bros., Staryu will attack foes with Swift. Anyone hit will be seeing stars!

PAL: This Water-type Pokémon evolves into Starmie when you use a Water Stone. Its star shape makes it rather cute, but that doesn't mean Staryu's not a threat. Its Swift attack will pummel fighters with a flurry of stars. If you notice Staryu's aiming at you, quickly move up or down to get out of the line of fire.

Trivia

• In Pokémon Ranger, Staryu is the only Pokémon with the Field Move Flash.
  • Once Staryu serves its purpose with Flash, it cannot be captured again, except during the Kyogre mission.
• Staryu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one is able to collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Staryu shares its category name with Cleffa. They are both known as the Star Shape Pokémon.
• Staryu was programmed to learn Egg moves in Gold and Silver, but these moves were unobtainable because both Staryu and Starmie are gender unknown and so could only breed with Ditto. These moves were removed in Crystal.
• Staryu, Starmie, and Mew are the only Pokémon species that are gender unknown but can legitimately learn Attract in Generation II. This move has no effect when used by these Pokémon.
• Staryu may be considered a counterpart of Shellder. Both are Water-types in the Water 3 Egg Group, both evolve with a Water Stone, and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon.
  • They also have a chance of holding valuable items, Stardust/Star Piece and Pearl/Big Pearl, respectively. Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen and X, while Shellder is exclusive to FireRed and Y, with both Pokémon found by fishing in the same locations in their respective versions.
  • Starfishes and oysters are natural enemies, as starfishes prey on oysters.
• PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond erroneously refers to Staryu as a male, despite it being a Pokémon species that is gender unknown.

Origin

Staryu seems to be based on a stylized starfish such as the common starfish, or the necklace starfish with its vivid red center surrounded by bright plates. Like Staryu, many real starfish have the ability to regenerate lost body parts. Given its ties to outer space and ability to emit light, it may also be based on literal stars and meteors. It is also reminiscent of ornate jewelry, with its central core resembling a polished cabochon gem mounted inside a golden prong setting. The standard color of its gem resembles a ruby, while its Shiny color resembles a sapphire. Its tendency to rapidly spin its body is reminiscent of shuriken and propellers.

Staryu's gender unknown designation may be based on hermaphroditism, observed in some real-life starfish species. In the Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia and the original Japanese version of the Pokémon the Series episode The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, Staryu is classified as hermaphroditic.

Additionally, Staryu's ties to outer space, its Japanese name, its ability to learn various beam attacks, and the gem in its middle acting like a heart may all be a reference to the Ultraman series, where Ultra Warriors have similar gems on their chests that start flashing when they are weak, just like Staryu's gem as shown in Pokémon the Series.

Name origin

Staryu may be a combination of star and you (in opposition to the me in Starmie).

Hitodeman may be a combination of 海星 hitode (starfish) and man (possibly in reference to Ultraman).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヒトデマン Hitodeman From 海星 hitode and man French Stari From star Spanish Staryu Same as English name German Sterndu From Stern and du Italian Staryu Same as English name Korean 별가사리 Byulgasari From 별 byeol and 불가사리 bulgasari Mandarin Chinese 海星星 Hǎixīngxīng From 海星 hǎixīng and 星星 xīngxīng Cantonese Chinese 海星星 Hóisīngsīng From 海星 hóisīng and 星星 sīngsīng

More languages Hebrew סטאריו Staryu Transcription of English name Hindi स्टारयू Staryu Transcription of English name Russian Старью Star'yu Transcription of English name Thai ฮิโตเดมัน Hitodeman Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Misty's Staryu
• Misty's Starmie

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