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Staryu in Pokémon Yellow
#120 in the Yellow Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon
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Pokémon Yellow
As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Star Shape Pokémon
Height
0.8 m (2'07")
Weight
34.5 kg (76.1 lbs)
National Pokédex
#0120
Staryu in Other Games
National Dex pageRed & BlueGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Sword & ShieldBrilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: Z-A
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.
Min
Max
HP
30
170
263
Attack
45
95
188
Defense
55
115
208
Special
70
145
238
Speed
85
175
268
Total
285
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience.
Catch rate and experience details for this Pokémon.
| Pokédexes | Kanto #120 |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 225 |
| Base Exp. | 106 |
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Staryu #120 |  Use Water Stone |  Starmie #121 |
Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Yellow
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| 17 | Water Gun | |  | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 22 | Harden | |  | - | - | 30 |
| 27 | Recover | | | - | - | 20 |
| 32 | Swift | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| 37 | Minimize | | | - | - | 20 |
| 42 | Light Screen |  | | - | - | 30 |
| 47 | Hydro Pump | | | 120 | 80 | 5 |
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM09 | Take Down | | | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | | | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | | | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 90 | 5 |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder | | | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| TM29 | Psychic | | | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM30 | Teleport | | | - | - | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect | | | - | - | 20 |
| TM34 | Bide | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM44 | Rest | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM46 | Psywave | | | - | 80 | 15 |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | | | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
| HM03 | Surf | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| HM05 | Flash | | | - | 70 | 20 |
