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#0120Gen I

Staryu

Star Shape Pokémon

water
Staryu

Type matchups

Damage taken when attacked
Weak to
grass2×electric2×
Resists
steel½×fire½×water½×ice½×

    Its STAB attacks

    Super effective against
    groundrockfire
    Walled by
    watergrassdragon
    Full type chart

    Base stats

    HP30
    Attack45
    Defense55
    Sp. Atk70
    Sp. Def55
    Speed85
    Total 340
    EV yield
    1 Speed
    Base experience
    68

    Evolution

    Staryu Staryu
    Water Stone
    Starmie Starmie
    Starminite

    Abilities

    Illuminate

    Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled. This ability has no effect in battle.

    Natural Cure

    This Pokémon is cured of any major status ailment when it is switched out for another Pokémon. If this ability is acquired during battle, the Pokémon is cured upon leaving battle before losing the temporary ability.

    AnalyticHidden

    This Pokémon's moves have 1.3× their power when it moves last in a turn. Future Sight and Doom Desire are unaffected.

    Profile

    Height
    0.8 m 2′07″
    Weight
    34.5 kg 76.1 lbs
    Gender
    Genderless
    Egg groups
    Water 3
    Hatch time
    20 cycles ~5,100 steps
    Habitat
    Sea
    Catch rate
    225 Very easy≈ 39.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
    Base friendship
    70
    Growth rate
    Slow

    Moves

    Sword & Shield
    Lv.MoveTypeCat.PwrAccPP
    1Hardennormal——30
    1Tacklenormal4010035
    4Water Gunwater4010025
    8Confuse Rayghost—10010
    12Rapid Spinnormal5010040
    16Minimizenormal——10
    20Swiftnormal60—20
    24Psybeampsychic6510020
    28Brinewater6510010
    32Light Screenpsychic——30
    36Power Gemrock8010020
    40Psychicpsychic9010010
    44Surfwater9010015
    48Recovernormal——5
    52Cosmic Powerpsychic——20
    56Hydro Pumpwater110805

    Where to find it

    Sword & Shield

    Sword: The Isle of Armor & Shield: The Isle of Armor

    • Challenge BeachOverworld Dirt · Lv. 10–15 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of FameOverworld Dirt · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame
    • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
    • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
    • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 Star
    • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
    • Training LowlandsOverworld Dirt · Lv. 13–18 · 100% · Progress Before Hall Of FameOverworld Dirt · Lv. 60 · 100% · Progress Hall Of Fame
    • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Max Raid · Lv. 15–20 · 40% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 1 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 20% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 Star
    • Workout Sea (Max Den G)Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 30% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 3 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Common · Den Rating 2 StarMax Raid · Lv. 25–30 · 25% · Den Rarity Rare · Den Rating 2 Star

    Pokédex entries

    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.

    Sword

    Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.

    Shield
    All 22 Pokédex entries

    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.

    Sword

    Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.

    Shield

    As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

    In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.

    Ultra Sun

    No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day!

    Ultra Moon

    Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.

    Sun

    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.

    Moon

    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.

    Omega Ruby

    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.

    Alpha Sapphire

    It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.

    Y · FireRed

    Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.

    X · SoulSilver

    As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.

    Black 2 · White 2

    If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

    Black · White · Platinum · Diamond · Pearl

    At night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.

    HeartGold

    An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.

    LeafGreen · Red · Blue

    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.

    Emerald

    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.

    Ruby

    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.

    Sapphire

    When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.

    Crystal

    At night, the cen­ ter of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.

    Gold

    Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core re­ mains intact.

    Silver

    As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.