#120 Staryu

#120 Staryu

water
Height0.8 m(2'07")
Weight34.5 kg(76.1 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 1

Staryu's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 30
201
Attack 45
126
Defense 55
146
Sp. Atk 70
176
Sp. Def 55
146
Speed 85
206
0/508
1001
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
electricgrass
1xdamage
normalfightingpoisongroundflyingpsychicbugrockghostdragondarkfairy
0.5xdamage
firewatericesteel

Staryu Abilities

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Natural Cure

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

AnalyticHidden

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

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Staryu Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description

Staryu Sprites

Normal
Staryu Gen I Normal sprite
Back
Staryu Gen I Back sprite
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 POKéMON 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.

In Other Languages

Staryu's Japanese name is Hitodeman (ヒトデマン). Here are all the official names for Staryu across different languages:

JapaneseヒトデマンHitodeman
Korean별가사리
Chinese (Traditional)海星星
FrenchStari
GermanSterndu
SpanishStaryu
ItalianStaryu
Chinese (Simplified)海星星

Staryu Breeding

Species
Star Shape Pokémon
Egg Groups
Water3
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate225
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience68

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:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Kanto #120Johto #167Hoenn #143Johto (HGSS) #169Unova (B2W2) #238Kalos Coastal #34Hoenn (ORAS) #148Alola #184Akala #111Alola (USUM) #223Akala (USUM) #124Kanto (LGPE) #120Isle of Armor #98
GameMethodLocationDetails
RedWildSeafoam islands b1f, Seafoam islands b2f, Seafoam islands b3f, Seafoam islands b4f, Kanto sea route 19Wild, Super Rod
BlueWildSeafoam islands 1f, Seafoam islands b1f, Seafoam islands b2f, Seafoam islands b3f, Seafoam islands b4fWild, Super Rod
YellowWildSeafoam islands b3f, Seafoam islands b4f, Kanto sea route 19, Kanto sea route 20, Cinnabar islandSurf, Super Rod
GoldWildCherrygrove city, Union cave b2f, Johto route 34, Olivine city, Johto sea route 40Good Rod, Super Rod
SilverWildCherrygrove city, Union cave b2f, Johto route 34, Olivine city, Johto sea route 40Good Rod, Super Rod
CrystalWildCherrygrove city, Union cave b2f, Johto route 34, Olivine city, Johto sea route 40Good Rod, Super Rod
RubyWildLilycove citySuper Rod
SapphireWildLilycove citySuper Rod
EmeraldWildLilycove citySuper Rod
LeafGreenWildCinnabar island, Vermilion city, Pallet town, Ss anne, Icefall cave waterfallSuper Rod
DiamondWildCanalave city, Sunyshore citySuper Rod
PearlWildCanalave city, Sunyshore citySuper Rod
PlatinumWildCanalave city, Sunyshore citySuper Rod
HeartGoldWildCherrygrove city, Union cave b2f, Johto route 34, Olivine city, Johto sea route 40Good Rod, Super Rod, Surf
SoulSilverWildCherrygrove city, Union cave b2f, Johto route 34, Olivine city, Johto sea route 40Good Rod, Super Rod, Surf
BlackWildUnova route 13Surf, Rippling Water
WhiteWildUnova route 13Surf, Rippling Water
Black 2WildUnova route 13, Undella town, Humilau citySurf, Rippling Water
White 2WildUnova route 13, Undella town, Humilau citySurf, Rippling Water
XWildKalos route 8Good Rod
SunWildAlola route 7, Hano beach, Poke pelago poni island reached, Poke pelago ulaula island reached, Poke pelago elite four defeatedSuper Rod, Wild, Gift
MoonWildAlola route 7, Hano beach, Poke pelago poni island reached, Poke pelago ulaula island reached, Poke pelago elite four defeatedSuper Rod, Wild, Gift
Ultra SunWildAlola route 7, Hano beach, Poke pelago poni island reached, Poke pelago ulaula island reached, Poke pelago elite four defeatedSuper Rod, Bubbling Spots, Wild, Gift
Ultra MoonWildAlola route 7, Hano beach, Poke pelago poni island reached, Poke pelago ulaula island reached, Poke pelago elite four defeatedSuper Rod, Bubbling Spots, Wild, Gift
Let's Go PikachuWildKanto sea route 19, Kanto route 18, Kanto sea route 21Overworld Water
Let's Go EeveeWildKanto sea route 19, Kanto route 18, Kanto sea route 21Overworld Water
Green JapanWildSeafoam islands 1f, Seafoam islands b1f, Seafoam islands b2f, Seafoam islands b3f, Seafoam islands b4fWild, Super Rod
Red JapanWildSeafoam islands b1f, Seafoam islands b2f, Seafoam islands b3f, Seafoam islands b4f, Kanto sea route 19Wild, Super Rod
FAQ

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.