Staryu

#238 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Staryu

#238 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

170

264

Attack

207

Defense

103

229

Sp. Atk

130

262

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

157

295

Total

340

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Seaking

Starmie

Normal

Shiny

Staryu

Star Shape Pokémon

#238

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)

Abilities

Illuminate Natural Cure Analytic(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Staryu takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Unova #238
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	225
Base Exp.	68

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

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

Pokémon White 2

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Staryu #238	Use Water Stone	Starmie #239

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 13 Road 13	Surfing	25-40	30%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Surfing in dark spots	25-40	60%	-
Undella Town	Surfing	25-40	30%	-
Undella Town	Surfing in dark spots	25-40	60%	-
Humilau City	Surfing	30-45	30%	-

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 13 Road 13	Surfing	25-40	30%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Surfing in dark spots	25-40	60%	-
Undella Town	Surfing	25-40	30%	-
Undella Town	Surfing in dark spots	25-40	60%	-
Humilau City	Surfing	30-45	30%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Star Piece

Black 2

White 2

Stardust

Black 2

50%

White 2

50%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	50	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Harden	Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
6	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
10	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
12	Recover	Status	-	-	5	Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.
15	Camouflage	Status	-	-	20	The user’s type is changed depending on its environment, such as at water’s edge, in grass, or in a cave.
18	Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
22	Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
25	Minimize	Status	-	-	20	The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.
30	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
33	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
36	Brine	Special	65	100	10	If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
40	Reflect Type	Status	-	-	15	The user reflects the target’s type, making it the same type as the target.
43	Power Gem	Special	70	100	20	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
48	Cosmic Power	Status	-	-	20	The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
52	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM55	Scald	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Special	80	100	10	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
HM06	Dive	Physical	80	100	10	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Gravity	Status	-	-	5	Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Magic Coat	Status	-	-	15	A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Recycle	Status	-	-	10	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Illuminate

Ability Slot 1

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Natural Cure

Ability Slot 2

All status problems heal when it switches out.

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Analytic(Hidden Ability)

Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last.

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

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