Staryu Evolution
Staryu Abilities
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Staryu Moves
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Staryu Sprites
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
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.
Staryu's Japanese name is Hitodeman (ヒトデマン). Here are all the official names for Staryu across different languages:
Staryu Breeding
How to Get Staryu
Staryu is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Staryu in every game where it is available:
About Staryu
Staryu is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 340, Staryu is classified as a Star Shape Pokémon and is part of the Staryu → Starmie evolution line.
In competitive play, Staryu is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Illuminate and Natural Cure and Analytic, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Staryu is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Staryu can learn 79 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.8m tall and weighing 34.5kg, Staryu has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.