Staryu
#120 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon
Staryu
#120 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
30
170
264
Attack
45
85
207
Defense
55
103
229
Sp. Atk
70
130
262
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
85
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.

Normal
Staryu
Star Shape Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 225 |
| Base Exp. | 68 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

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

Shining Pearl
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Staryu #120 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Starmie #121 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Canalave City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Sunyshore City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Canalave City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Sunyshore City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 4 | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 8 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | |
| 12 | Rapid Spin | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | |
| 16 | Minimize | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| 20 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | |
| 24 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 28 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| 32 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 36 | Power Gem | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
| 40 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| 44 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| 48 | Recover | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| 52 | Cosmic Power | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| 56 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM49 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM07 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | |
| - | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Recycle | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | |
| - | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | |
| - | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Traits
Illuminate
Ability Slot 1
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Natural Cure
Ability Slot 2
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Analytic(Hidden Ability)
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.







































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