Staryu
Staryu
Star Shape Pokémon
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.
Staryu is No. 0120 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Water-type Star Shape Pokémon. 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. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Staryu first belongs to Generation I. Staryu does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Speed, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Illuminate, Natural Cure and Analytic, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Staryu at a glance
- Type
- WATER
- Weak to
- ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
- Best base stat
- Speed — 85
- Abilities
- Illuminate, Natural Cure, Analytic (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Starmie — Use Item · Water Stone
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Weight
- 34.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 225
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Staryu is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
At night, the cen ter of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core re mains intact.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 7 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | 50 | 100 |
| 19 | Recover | NORMAL | — | — |
| 25 | Swift | NORMAL | 60 | — |
| 31 | Bubble Beam | WATER | 65 | 100 |
| 37 | Minimize | NORMAL | — | — |
| 43 | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | — | — |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 110 | 80 |