Staryu
#120

Staryu

Star Shape Pokemon
Water
0.8 m
34.5 kg
68
Gen 1 · Kanto

📊 Base Stats

30
45
55
70
55
85
Total BST: 340

⚔️ Type Effectiveness

2× Weak
Electric 2x Grass 2x
½ Resist
Fire 0.5x Water 0.5x Ice 0.5x Steel 0.5x

✨ Abilities

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Natural Cure

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Analytic Hidden

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Water Stone→

⚡ Moveset

Level MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Lv.1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
Lv.4 Psywave Psychic Special — 100% 15
Lv.8 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10
Lv.12 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40
Lv.17 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
Lv.22 Harden Normal Status — — 30
Lv.22 Camouflage Normal Status — — 20
Lv.24 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20
Lv.24 Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5
Lv.27 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Lv.27 Recover Normal Status — — 5
Lv.28 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
Lv.32 Swift Normal Special 60 — 20
Lv.35 Reflect Type Normal Status — — 15
Lv.36 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100% 20
Lv.37 Minimize Normal Status — — 10
Lv.40 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10
Lv.42 Light Screen Psychic Status — — 30
Lv.44 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Lv.47 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Lv.52 Cosmic Power Psychic Status — — 20
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Machine Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Machine Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
Machine Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Machine Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
Machine Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Machine Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Machine Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Machine Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Machine Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Machine Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Machine Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20
Machine Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
Machine Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
Machine Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10
Machine Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20
Machine Teleport Psychic Status — — 20
Machine Mimic Normal Status — — 10
Machine Double Team Normal Status — — 15
Machine Light Screen Psychic Status — — 30
Machine Reflect Psychic Status — — 20
Machine Bide Normal Physical — — 10
Machine Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15
Machine Swift Normal Special 60 — 20
Machine Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10
Machine Flash Normal Status — 100% 20
Machine Psywave Psychic Special — 100% 15
Machine Rest Psychic Status — — 5
Machine Tri Attack Normal Special 80 100% 10
Machine Substitute Normal Status — — 10
Machine Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Machine Curse Ghost Status — — 10
Machine Protect Normal Status — — 10
Machine Zap Cannon Electric Special 120 50% 5
Machine Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Machine Endure Normal Status — — 10
Machine Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Machine Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Machine Sleep Talk Normal Status — — 10
Machine Return Normal Physical — 100% 20
Machine Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20
Machine Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15
Machine Rain Dance Water Status — — 5
Machine Psych Up Normal Status — — 10
Machine Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
Machine Hail Ice Status — — 10
Machine Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Machine Recycle Normal Status — — 10
Machine Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Machine Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
Machine Cosmic Power Psychic Status — — 20
Machine Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
Machine Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5
Machine Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
Machine Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15
Machine Power Gem Rock Special 80 100% 20
Machine Flash Cannon Steel Special 80 100% 10
Machine Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Machine Scald Water Special 80 100% 15
Machine Confide Normal Status — — 20
Machine Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 80 100% 10
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Egg Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20
Egg Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20
Egg Barrier Psychic Status — — 20
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Tutor Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Tutor Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Tutor Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Tutor Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20
Tutor Mimic Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Swift Normal Special 60 — 20
Tutor Substitute Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Tutor Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Tutor Endure Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
Tutor Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Tutor Sleep Talk Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Pain Split Normal Status — — 20
Tutor Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
Tutor Psych Up Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Magic Coat Psychic Status — — 15
Tutor Recycle Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
Tutor Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
Tutor Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
Tutor Gravity Psychic Status — — 5
Tutor Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20

📖 Pokedex Entries

Black
"If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight."
Red
"An enigmatic POKEMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle."
Yellow
"As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits."
Gold
"At night, the cen­ ter 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 re­ mains intact."
Crystal
"When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers."
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 POKEMON 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 POKEMON 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."
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."
Black 2
"As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart."
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 Pokemon 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 Pokemon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs."
Sun
"Large numbers of these Pokemon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies."
Moon
"This Pokemon 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!"
Lets Go Pikachu
"As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokemon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits."
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 Pokemon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off."