Staryu (Pokémon)

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

Staryu ヒトデマン Hitodeman #120 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 21 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.

It evolves into Starmie when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Staryu is a golden-brown sea star-like Pokémon with five appendages. These appendages surround an exterior organ called the core, which is held in place by a golden ring looped around Staryu's left leg. If any of Staryu's appendages are lost, it can grow them back with ease provided the core is still intact. The core resembles a red jewel and is similar to a madreporite.

When the sun goes down, the core glows its brightest. Many 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. The anime has shown that if Staryu becomes weak, its core will grow faint and flash slowly. Staryu can be found at the very bottom of the ocean on the seafloors or in the dark, calm waters of caves. There are times, however, when Staryu finds itself in rivers that lead into the ocean as seen in Pokémon Snap.

In the anime

Staryu in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Staryu

Staryu is one of Misty's main battlers throughout the original series, debuting in Clefairy and the Moon Stone.

Minor appearances

A Staryu also appeared in Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village. It was one of the Pokémon in Melanie's care. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

A Staryu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne, Pokémon Fashion Flash and The Breeding Center Secret.

Multiple Staryu were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral and The Rivalry Revival.

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

Staryu also appeared in The Power of One.

A Staryu appeared in The Joy of Water Pokémon where it was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank in the Pokémon Center near Lake Lucid.

A Staryu was among the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle in Around the Whirlpool.

A Staryu appeared in Dueling Heroes.

A Staryu was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

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

Juan has several Staryu that appeared in The Great Eight Fate!.

A Staryu is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

2 Staryu appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!. Another appeared in Expedition to Onix Island!.

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

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

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.

In the manga

Staryu in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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

Crystal encounters a herd of twelve Staryu during her journey. 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 capture and calm the Staryu down by breaking them up from the inside, using the new Pokémon Portable Transport System to send her Natu inside.

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.*

In the TCG

Main article: Staryu (TCG)

Other appearances

File:SSBB Staryu.png

Staryu in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl

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

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."

Game data

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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.
Generation III 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 Diamond If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold At night, the center 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 Black If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it's torn apart. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Seafoam Islands (walking through cave) and Routes 19, 20, and 21, Cinnabar Island, and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod Blue (Japan) Unknown Seafoam Islands (walking through cave) and Routes 19, 20, and 21, Cinnabar Island, and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod Yellow Common Seafoam Islands (Surfing) and Routes 19, 20, and 21, Pallet Town, Vermilion Harbor, Cinnabar Island, and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, and 41, Olivine City*, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cinnabar Island, Safari Zone*Night Crystal Rare Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, and 41, Olivine City*, Cianwood City, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cinnabar Island, Safari Zone*Night
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Lilycove City (Super Rod) Emerald Common Lilycove City (Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen Common Pallet Town, Cinnabar Island, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod) (LeafGreen only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Sunyshore City, Canalave City (Super Rod) Platinum Rare Canalave City, Route 223 (Super Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Routes 19, 34 and 40, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Union Cave*, Olivine City (Good and Super Rod)Night Route 47 (Surfing) Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Beautiful Beach and Beyond the Sea
Generation V Black White Uncommon (Surf) Common (Rippling Water) Route 13 Black 2 White 2 Common Route 13, Undella Town and Humilau City Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y Unknown Route 8 (Fishing) (X only)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Pinball	Seafoam Islands
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Ocean (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Submarine Endless Level 36 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Silver Trench (15F-25F) Grand Sea (15F-25F) Fantasy Strait (B15-B25)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Brine Cave (B8-B9) Lower Brine Cave (B1-B5)
Pokémon Ranger	Fall City Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Puel Sea
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Echo Valley, World Axle - B1F

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Twister Staryu	English	United States	5	November 8 to 14, 2002; December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RS	Evolution Stone Promotion Staryu	English	United States	50	August 30 to September 1, 2003
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Staryu	English	United States	18	September 25, 2004

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	TM33 (Ice Punch) (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Stardust (25%)	Star Piece (8%)
Crystal
Ruby	Sapphire	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Emerald
FireRed	LeafGreen	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Black	White	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
X	Y	Stardust (100%)
Pokéwalker		Water Stone (Beyond the Sea only, 100%)
Events*		Water Stone (100%)

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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Cool 0   0   00Start Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Cool 0   0   066 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Cool 0   0   1010 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 Cool 0   0   1212 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 Cool 0   0   1515 Camouflage Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 0   0   1818 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 Cool 0   0   2222 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   2525 Minimize Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 0   0   3030 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 5 Cool 0   0   3333 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 Cool 0   0   3636 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   4040 Reflect Type Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 Cool 0   0   4343 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   4848 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 0   0   5252 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5 Cool 0   0

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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5 ??? 0   0   TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 ??? 0   0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   ZHM03 HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   ZHM05 HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0

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

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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 V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Gravity	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Pain Split	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Staryu can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Staryu cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Sparkling Sea	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
Sparkling Sea	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
A superscript level indicates that Staryu can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Confuse Ray	Staryu (Skyridge 104)
DoubleSlap	Staryu (Skyridge 103)
Pound	Staryu (Neo Revelation 56) Staryu (EX Delta Species 84)

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 File:MDP RT 120.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Flash ×1) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 25 Max. exp.: 39 Browser entry   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   It attacks by launching strange orbs and by spinning around.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He thought no Pokémon could exceed his speed. Actually, losing Chase made his life more challenging and fun.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Staryu  Water

Water Stone →

First Evolution Starmie  Water  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• In Pokémon Ranger, Staryu is the only Pokémon with the Field Move Flash.
• Staryu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one is able to collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Staryu shares the same species name with Cleffa. They are both known as the Star Shape Pokémon.
• Despite being a genderless Pokémon, Staryu and Starmie were still able to learn Egg moves in Gold and Silver. This was fixed in Crystal, in which they could no longer breed with any Pokémon except Ditto.
  • Also, they are able to learn Attract in Generation II only, along with Mew.
• Staryu can be seen as a parallel to Shellder. Both of them are Water-type Generation I Pokémon whose only evolutionary event utilizes a Water Stone into their evolved forms.
  • They also have a chance of holding valuable items, Stardust/Star Piece and Pearl/Big Pearl, respectively. Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen, while Shellder is exclusive to FireRed, with both Pokémon found by fishing in the same locations in their respective versions.
• PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond erroneously states that Staryu is a "he," despite it being a genderless Pokémon.

Origin

Staryu's design is based on a starfish, likely a common starfish. The large gem attached to its body is held on by a bracket similar to a ring mount.

Name origin

Staryu is derived from star (referring to its shape) and yu (possible corruption of you, in opposition to the mie in Starmie). Yu is also the Chinese word for fish (魚).

Hitodeman is probably derived from an alternate reading of 海星 kaisei (starfish), ヒトデ hitode, along with the combination of man or possibly demon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヒトデマン Hitodeman From hitode, an alternate reading of 海星 kaisei French Stari From the English words star and I Spanish Staryu Same as English name German Sterndu From Stern and du Italian Staryu Same as English name Korean 별가사리 Byeolgasari From 별 byeol and 불가사리 bulgasari Mandarin Chinese 海星星 Hǎixīngxīng From 海星 and 星星 Cantonese Chinese 海星星 Hóisīngsīng From 海星 and 星星

More languages

Related articles

• Misty's Staryu

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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