Staryu

#169 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Staryu

#169 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

#169

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)

Abilities

Illuminate Natural Cure

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 Johto #169
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.

HeartGold

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

SoulSilver

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Staryu #169	Use Water Stone	Starmie #170

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Cherrygrove City	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Cherrygrove City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Union Cave Union Cave (B2F)	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Union Cave Union Cave (B2F)	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Route 34 Road 34	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Route 34 Road 34	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Olivine City	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Olivine City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Sea Route 40 Road 40	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Sea Route 40 Road 40	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Cianwood City	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Cianwood City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Route 47 Road 47	Surfing	15-25	5%	-
Route 47 Road 47	Surfing	15-25	4%	-
Route 47 Road 47	Surfing	15-25	1%	-
Sea Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Sea Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Cherrygrove City	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Cherrygrove City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Union Cave Union Cave (B2F)	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Union Cave Union Cave (B2F)	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Route 34 Road 34	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Route 34 Road 34	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Olivine City	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Olivine City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Sea Route 40 Road 40	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Sea Route 40 Road 40	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Cianwood City	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Cianwood City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night
Route 47 Road 47	Surfing	15-25	5%	-
Route 47 Road 47	Surfing	15-25	4%	-
Route 47 Road 47	Surfing	15-25	1%	-
Sea Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Good Rod	20	10%	At night
Sea Route 19 Road 19	Fishing with a Super Rod	40	30%	At night

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Star Piece

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Stardust

HeartGold

50%

SoulSilver

50%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe 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 foe 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.
15	Recover	Status	-	-	5	A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
19	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.
24	Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
28	Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
33	Minimize	Status	-	-	20	The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user’s evasion stat is boosted.
37	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
42	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
46	Power Gem	Special	70	100	20	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
51	Cosmic Power	Status	-	-	20	The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
55	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	The foe 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 HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	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 foe 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 foe. It may also freeze the target 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 foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
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 foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’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, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM55	Brine	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM67	Recycle	Status	-	-	10	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe 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 foe.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 foe’s Sp. Def stat.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05	Whirlpool	Special	15	70	15	Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM07	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

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

	Class				Description
Dive	Physical	80	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Gravity	Status	-	-	5	Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Magic Coat	Status	-	-	15	A barrier reflects back to the foe moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Twister	Special	40	100	20	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe 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.

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