Staryu #120
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←  #119 Seaking | #121 Starmie  → |
Staryu
#120
- Star Shape Pokemon
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type |  |
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| gender | Genderless | ||
| height | 3'7" | 0.8 m | |
| weight | 76.1 lb. | 34.5 kg | |
| generation |
1st (Red, Blue, Yellow) National: #120 | Johto: #167 | Hoenn: #143
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Family
Locations
Where to catch Staryu in Pokemon Red
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam Islands (B1f) | 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% |
| Seafoam Islands (B2f) | 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% |
| Seafoam Islands (B3f) | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Seafoam Islands (B4f) | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Cinnabar Island | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Sea Route 19 | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Sea Route 20 | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Sea Route 21 | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
Where to catch Staryu in Pokemon Blue
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam Islands (1f) | 28-30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 19% |
| Seafoam Islands (B1f) | 32 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% |
| Seafoam Islands (B2f) | 28 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Seafoam Islands (B3f) | 29-31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% |
| Seafoam Islands (B3f) | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Cinnabar Island | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Seafoam Islands (B4f) | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Seafoam Islands (B4f) | 31-33 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% |
| Sea Route 19 | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Sea Route 20 | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
| Sea Route 21 | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 25% |
Where to catch Staryu in Pokemon Yellow
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam Islands (B3f) | 20-40 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40% |
| Seafoam Islands (B3f) | 30 | Surfing | 30% |
| Seafoam Islands (B4f) | 20-40 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40% |
| Seafoam Islands (B4f) | 30 | Surfing | 30% |
| Pallet Town | 5-10 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 60% |
| Cinnabar Island | 10-15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 60% |
| Vermilion City (S.s. Anne Dock) | 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20% |
| Sea Route 19 | 20 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 30% |
| Sea Route 20 | 30 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20% |
| Sea Route 21 | 20 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 30% |
Moves
Abilities
| Illuminate | Increases the wild encounter rate. |
| Natural Cure | Cures any major status ailment upon leaving battle. |
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |  |  | 50 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 17 | Water Gun | |  | 40 | 25 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 22 | Harden | |  | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. |
| 27 | Recover | | | -- | 10 | -- | Heals the user by half its max HP. |
| 32 | Swift | | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| 37 | Minimize | | | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by two stages. |
| 42 | Light Screen |  | | -- | 30 | -- | Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.. |
| 47 | Hydro Pump | | | 120 | 5 | 80% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM6 | Toxic |  | | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM9 | Take Down | | | 90 | 20 | 85% | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. |
| TM10 | Double-edge | | | 120 | 15 | 100% | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
| TM11 | Bubblebeam | | | 65 | 20 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
| TM12 | Water Gun | | | 40 | 25 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  | | 95 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 5 | 70% | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 20 | 100% | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | | 95 | 15 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | | 120 | 10 | 70% | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM29 | Psychic | | | 90 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| TM30 | Teleport | | | -- | 20 | -- | Immediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise. |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | -- | 10 | -- | Copies the target's last used move. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM33 | Reflect | | | -- | 20 | -- | Reduces damage from physical attacks by half. |
| TM34 | Bide | | | 1 | 10 | -- | User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took. |
| TM39 | Swift | | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 15 | 100% | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking. |
| TM44 | Rest | | | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | | | -- | 20 | 100% | Paralyzes the target. |
| TM46 | Psywave | | | 1 | 15 | 80% | Inflicts damage between 50% and 150% of the user's level. |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | | | 80 | 10 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target. |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
| HM3 | Surf | | | 95 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. |
| HM5 | Flash | | | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | 170 - 264 | 170 - 264 | 170 - 264 |
| Attack | 45 | 85 - 170 | 95 - 189 | 104 - 207 |
| Defense | 55 | 103 - 188 | 115 - 209 | 126 - 229 |
| Sp. Attack | 70 | 130 - 215 | 145 - 239 | 159 - 262 |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | 103 - 188 | 115 - 209 | 126 - 229 |
| Speed | 85 | 157 - 242 | 175 - 269 | 192 - 295 |
| TOTAL |
340
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Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 1,250,000 | 225 | 70 | Speed: 1 point |
Damage Taken
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Images
| Black |     |
| White | |
| Diamond |     |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum |     |
| HeartGold |     |
| SoulSilver | |
| Ruby |     |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald |   |
| FireRed |     |
| LeafGreen | |
| Gold |     |
| Silver | |
| Crystal |     |
| Red |   |
| Blue | |
| Yellow |   |
Flavortext
| Black 2 | As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it's torn apart. |
| White 2 | |
| Black | |
| White | |
| Diamond | If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | At night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat. |
| SoulSilver | Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact. |
| Ruby | 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 Pokemon look like the stars in the sky. |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | |
| FireRed | It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light. |
| LeafGreen | An enigmatic Pokemon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle. |
| Gold | At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat. |
| Silver | Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact. |
| Crystal | When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers. |
| Red | An enigmatic Pokemon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle. |
| Blue | |
| Yellow | As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits. |
Other
| Name Etymology | Star + yu (you) |
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| ← #119 Seaking | #121 Starmie → |