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Staryu

#0120 in the National Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Staryu sprite

Normal

Shiny Staryu sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Star Shape Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0120

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Staryu, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Staryu sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Staryu in Pokémon GO
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Legends: Z-A

2025

Staryu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Staryu in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Staryu in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Staryu in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Staryu in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Staryu in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Staryu in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Staryu in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Staryu in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Staryu in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Staryu in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Staryu in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Staryu in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Staryu in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Staryu in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Staryu in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Staryu in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Staryu in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Staryu in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Staryu in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Staryu in Pokémon Red & Blue

Pick a game to see what Staryu learns there.
Staryu in Legends: Z-A

Moves Staryu learns by leveling up in Legends: Z-A.
Class
StartHarden

The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body.

Normal---
StartTackle

The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.

Normal40--
4Water Gun

The user attacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water.

Water40--
8Confuse Ray

The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.

Ghost---
12Aqua Jet

The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.

Water30--
16Swift

The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.

Normal60--
20Bubble Beam

The user attacks by shooting out a blast of bubbles. This may also make targets move more slowly.

Water65--
24Psybeam

The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused.

Psychic65--
32Light Screen

The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.

Psychic---
36Power Gem

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

Rock80--
40Psychic

The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.

Psychic90--
44Surf

The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.

Water90--
48Recover

The user restores its own HP through cellular regeneration.

Normal---
56Hydro Pump

The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110--
Moves Staryu can learn from Technical Machines in Legends: Z-A.
Class
TM008Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.

Electric---
TM009Flip Turn

The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.

Water60--
TM013Ice Beam

The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.

Ice90--
TM016Light Screen

The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.

Psychic---
TM017Protect

The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.

Normal---
TM019Power Gem

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

Rock80--
TM027Swift

The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.

Normal60--
TM031Reflect

The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.

Psychic---
TM035Endure

The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.

Normal---
TM041Water Pulse

The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused.

Water60--
TM048Self-Destruct

The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.

Normal200--
TM049Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.

Ice55--
TM051Safeguard

The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.

Normal---
TM063Psychic

The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.

Psychic90--
TM067Thunderbolt

The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

Electric90--
TM070Whirlpool

The user summons a violent, swirling whirlpool to surround targets. Opponents within the whirlpool will take continual damage.

Water20--
TM073Surf

The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.

Water90--
TM084Flash Cannon

The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.

Steel80--
TM085Substitute

The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.

Normal---
TM092Dazzling Gleam

The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.

Fairy80--
TM096Hydro Pump

The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110--
TM098Waterfall

The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch.

Water80--
TM105Blizzard

The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.

Ice110--
TM106Thunder

The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

Electric110--
TM109Facade

The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.

Normal70--
TM147Tri Attack

The user attacks with three beams. This may also leave targets burned, frozen, or paralyzed.

Normal40--
TM148Scald

The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at targets. This may also leave targets with a burn.

Water80--

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