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Staryu

Staryu

Armor #98 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Staryu

Armor #98 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Stats

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.

Seaking

Starmie

Staryu normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Staryu sprite

Shiny

Staryu

Star Shape Pokémon

Armor #98
Water

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)

Abilities

IlluminateNatural CureAnalytic(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #98
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 Sword box art

Sword

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.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Staryu

Staryu

Armor #98

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Starmie

Starmie

Armor #99

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

4Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

8Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

12Rapid SpinNormalPhysical5010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat.

16MinimizeNormalStatus--10

The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.

20SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

24PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

28BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

32Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

36Power GemRockSpecial8010020

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

40PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

44SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

48RecoverNormalStatus--5

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

52Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--20

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

56Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM17Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM18ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR09ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR19Tri AttackNormalSpecial8010010

The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR44Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--20

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TR52Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR63Power GemRockSpecial8010020

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

TR70Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR92Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Flip TurnWaterPhysical6010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Illuminate

Ability Slot 1

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Natural Cure

Ability Slot 2

All status conditions heal when the Pokémon 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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