Staryu Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Staryu Pokemon Guide

Staryu is a Water-type Pokemon covered in this full Pokemon guide.

Normal Form

Staryu

Shiny Form

Shiny Staryu

Staryu Description

Staryu evolves into Starmie with a Water Stone.

Staryu Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Staryu, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Staryu

National Dex

#0120

Type

Water

Species

Star Shape Pokemon

Height

2’07” / 0.8 m

Weight

76.1 lbs / 34.5 kg

Abilities

Illuminate, Natural Cure, Analytic

Staryu Stats

Staryu has stats that support its usual role across Pokemon games.

Staryu Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Staryu uses a mix of STAB attacks, coverage and utility moves across Pokemon games.

Surf

Reliable Water-type damage.

Hydro Pump

A high-power Water-type attack.

Waterfall

Physical Water-type damage with a flinch chance.

Ice Beam

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Rain Dance

Sets rain and supports Water-type strategies.

Agility

Boosts Speed for sweeping opportunities.

Dragon Pulse

Dragon coverage tied to the Horsea line.

Flash Cannon

Steel coverage in games where it is available.

Staryu All Moves

Staryu can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Staryu’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Harden	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
8	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	–	100
12	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100
16	Minimize	Normal	Status	–	–
20	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
24	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
28	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
32	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
36	Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	100
40	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
44	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
48	Recover	Normal	Status	–	–
52	Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	–	–
56	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
TM	Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100
TM	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Hail	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	100

Staryu Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Staryu is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.

Type

Water

Weaknesses

Electric, Grass

Resistances

Steel, Fire, Water, Ice

Immunity

None

None

Staryu Abilities

Staryu has abilities that support its main role across Pokemon games.

Staryu Evolution

Staryu evolves into Starmie with a Water Stone.

Stage 1

Staryu

Starting form

Stage 2

Starmie

Evolves from Staryu with a Water Stone

Where to Find Staryu in Pokemon Games

Staryu availability changes by game. Check the table below for general encounter and evolution guidance.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Red	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Blue	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Yellow	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Gold	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Silver	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Crystal	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Ruby	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Sapphire	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Emerald	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon FireRed	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Diamond	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Pearl	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Platinum	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon HeartGold	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Black	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon White	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Black 2	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon White 2	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon X	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Y	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Sun	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Moon	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Sword	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Shield	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Scarlet	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Violet	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Staryu
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Catch, evolve or transfer Staryu depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

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