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No. 0120

Staryu

Star Shape Pokémon

Staryu
Official art
Water
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
34.5 kg 76.1 lbs
Base stat total
340 top 71%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.
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Base stats

HP3090–137170–264
Atk4545–10685–207
Def5554–117103–229
SpA7067–134130–262
SpD5554–117103–229
Spe8581–150157–295
Total340Higher than 29% of all Pokémon
HP30Atk45Def55Spe85SpD55SpA70

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Staryu outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150Staryu · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 137Staryu · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105Staryu · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Illuminate

    Doubles the wild encounter rate.

  • Natural Cure

    Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

  • AnalyticHidden ability

    Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0120StaryuWater
    1. Use Water Stone#0121StarmieWaterPsychic

Moves

Level up 16

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
8Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
12Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
16MinimizeRaises the user’s evasion by two stages.NormalStatus——10
20SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
24PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
28BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
32Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
36Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
40PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
44SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
48RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5
52Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
56Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 29

TM21Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM49ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
HM07WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMPsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TMReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TMHailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10
TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMGyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
TMBrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
TMFlash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Star Shape Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Kanto#120Original Johto#167Original Hoenn#143Updated Johto#169Updated Unova#238Coastal Kalos#034New Hoenn#148Original Alola#184Original Akala#111Updated Alola#223Updated Akala#124Let’s Go Kanto#120Isle of Armor#098Lumiose#036

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

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

  3. As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  4. No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day!

    Ultra Moon

  5. In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.

    Ultra Sun

  6. This Pokémon gets nibbled on by Lumineon and others. Thanks to its red core, it regenerates fast, so it’s unconcerned by their snack attacks.

    Moon

  7. Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.

    Sun

  8. As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.

    Black 2 · White 2

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

    HeartGold

  10. If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

  11. It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.

    FireRed · Y

  12. It gathers with others in the night and makes its red core glow on and off with the twinkling stars. It can regenerate limbs if they are severed from its body.

    Emerald

  13. STARYU apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  14. STARYU’s center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

  15. When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.

    Crystal

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

    Silver · SoulSilver · X

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

    Gold

  18. As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

    Yellow

  19. An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
ヒトデマン
Japanese (romaji)
Hitodeman
Korean
별가사리
Chinese (Traditional)
海星星
Chinese (Simplified)
海星星
French
Stari
German
Sterndu
Spanish
Staryu
Italian
Staryu

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
68
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 3
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Challenge BeachOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 10–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Training LowlandsOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 13–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Green 9 areas
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–31
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–33
Red 8 areas
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Challenge BeachOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 10–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Training LowlandsOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 13–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas
  • Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
  • Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas
  • Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
  • Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Ultra Moon 3 areas
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–25
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Route 7Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–23
Ultra Sun 3 areas
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–25
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Route 7Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–23
Moon 3 areas
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Route 7Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–19
Sun 3 areas
  • Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Route 7Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–19
X 1 area
  • Road 8Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
White 2 3 areas
  • Humilau CitySurfing · Lv 30–45
  • Road 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
  • Undella TownSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Black 2 3 areas
  • Humilau CitySurfing · Lv 30–45
  • Road 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
  • Undella TownSurfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
White 1 area
  • Road 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
Black 1 area
  • Road 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–60
SoulSilver 8 areas
  • Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 47Surfing · Lv 15–25
  • Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
HeartGold 8 areas
  • Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 47Surfing · Lv 15–25
  • Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Platinum 2 areas
  • Canalave CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
  • Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
Pearl 2 areas
  • Canalave CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Diamond 2 areas
  • Canalave CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
LeafGreen 7 areas
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Five IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Icefall Cave (waterfall)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • One IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • S.S. AnneFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
  • Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
Emerald 1 area
  • Lilycove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–30
Sapphire 1 area
  • Lilycove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–30
Ruby 1 area
  • Lilycove CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–30
Crystal 7 areas
  • Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Silver 7 areas
  • Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Gold 7 areas
  • Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Road 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
  • Union Cave (B2F)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Yellow 8 areas
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–15
  • Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 5–10
  • Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20
  • Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30
  • Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20
  • S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 20–40
Blue 9 areas
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–31
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–33
Red 8 areas
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 19Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 20Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Road 21Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15