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Staryu's Type

WATER

Staryu's Pokédex #s

National #: 120

Galar #: --

Armor #: 98

Crown #: --

Staryu's Base Stats

HP:: 30

Attack:: 45

Defense:: 55

Sp. Atk:: 70

Sp. Def:: 55

Speed:: 85

Total:: 340

Misc. Info

Height:: 2'7" (0.8m)

Weight:: 76.1 lbs. (34.5 kg)

Gender Ratio:

Egg Groups:: Water 3

EXP At Lv. 100:: 1,250,000

EV Yield:: 1 Speed

Base EXP:: 68

Catch Rate:: 225

Base Happiness:: 70

Staryu's Abilities

Here are what abilities Staryu can possibly have, along with their effects.

Illuminate: Doubles the encounter rate of wild Pokémon.

Natural Cure: Heals all major status conditions affecting Staryu whenever it switches out of battle.

Analytic: If Staryu moves last, its moves do 30% more damage.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Staryu's weakness and resistance is to various types.

2×: ELECTRIC

GRASS

½: FIRE

WATER

ICE

STEEL

Staryu's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Staryu evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.

Staryu: starting form

Starmie: use Water Stone

Staryu's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Below is a list of all of the moves that Staryu can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Staryu learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
1	Tackle Damages the target.	NORMAL	40	100%	35	One Target
1	Harden Raises Staryu's Defense by one stage.	NORMAL	--	--	30	User
4	Water Gun Damages the target.	WATER	40	100%	25	One Target
8	Confuse Ray Confuses the target.	GHOST	--	100%	10	One Target
12	Rapid Spin Does damage and removes entry hazards such as Spikes, Stealth Rock, etc.	NORMAL	50	100%	40	One Target
16	Minimize Raises Staryu's Evasion by two stages. Stomp does double damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
20	Swift Doesn't miss all nearby enemies.	NORMAL	60	--	20	Nearby Enemies
24	Psybeam Has a 10% chance of confusing the target.	PSYCHIC	65	100%	20	One Target
28	Brine Does double damage if the target's HP is 50% or less.	WATER	65	100%	10	One Target
32	Light Screen Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User's Field
36	Power Gem Damages the target.	ROCK	80	100%	20	One Target
40	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
44	Surf Deals extra damage to targets using Dive.	WATER	90	100%	15	All But Self
48	Recover Restores half of Staryu's HP.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
52	Cosmic Power Raises Staryu's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User
56	Hydro Pump Damages the target.	WATER	110	80%	5	One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Staryu can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TM14	Thunder Wave Paralyzes the target.	ELECTRIC	--	90%	20	One Target
TM17	Light Screen Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User's Field
TM18	Reflect Reduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User's Field
TM21	Rest Staryu restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	10	User
TM24	Snore Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.	NORMAL	50	100%	15	One Target
TM25	Protect Protects Staryu from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM27	Icy Wind 100% chance of lowering all nearby enemies' Speed by one stage.	ICE	55	95%	15	Nearby Enemies
TM33	Rain Dance Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.	WATER	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM35	Hail Changes the weather to hail for 5 turns.	ICE	--	--	10	Entire Field
TM36	Whirlpool Traps the target for 2–5 turns; does 1/16 max HP per turn. Deals extra damage to targets using Dive.	WATER	35	85%	15	One Target
TM39	Facade Does double damage if Staryu is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	NORMAL	70	100%	20	One Target
TM40	Swift Doesn't miss all nearby enemies.	NORMAL	60	--	20	Nearby Enemies
TM45	Dive Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn.	WATER	80	100%	10	One Target
TM55	Brine Does double damage if the target's HP is 50% or less.	WATER	65	100%	10	One Target
TM76	Round Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.	NORMAL	60	100%	15	One Target

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Staryu can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TR03	Hydro Pump Damages the target.	WATER	110	80%	5	One Target
TR04	Surf Deals extra damage to targets using Dive.	WATER	90	100%	15	All But Self
TR05	Ice Beam Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.	ICE	90	100%	10	One Target
TR06	Blizzard Has a 10% chance to freeze all nearby enemies. 100% accuracy while it is hailing.	ICE	110	70%	5	Nearby Enemies
TR08	Thunderbolt Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.	ELECTRIC	90	100%	15	One Target
TR09	Thunder 30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather.	ELECTRIC	110	70%	10	One Target
TR11	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
TR16	Waterfall Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	WATER	80	100%	15	One Target
TR19	Tri Attack 20% chance of inflicting burn, freeze, or paralysis on the target.	NORMAL	80	100%	10	One Target
TR20	Substitute Costs 25% of Staryu's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR26	Endure Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR27	Sleep Talk Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Staryu's moves at random.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR44	Cosmic Power Raises Staryu's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User
TR52	Gyro Ball Does more damage based on how much lower Staryu's Speed is compared to the target's.	STEEL	varies	100%	5	One Target
TR63	Power Gem Damages the target.	ROCK	80	100%	20	One Target
TR70	Flash Cannon 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	STEEL	80	100%	10	One Target
TR84	Scald Has a 30% chance to burn the target.	WATER	80	100%	15	One Target
TR92	Dazzling Gleam Damages all nearby enemies.	FAIRY	80	100%	10	Nearby Enemies

Move Tutor Moves

Here are all of the moves that Staryu can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.

	Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target	Info
TUTOR	Flip Turn Forces Staryu to switch out after dealing damage.	WATER		60	100%	20	One Target

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Staryu learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
1	Tackle Damages the target.	NORMAL	40	100%	35	One Target
1	Harden Raises Staryu's Defense by one stage.	NORMAL	--	--	30	User
4	Water Gun Damages the target.	WATER	40	100%	25	One Target
8	Confuse Ray Confuses the target.	GHOST	--	100%	10	One Target
12	Rapid Spin Does damage and removes entry hazards such as Spikes, Stealth Rock, etc.	NORMAL	50	100%	40	One Target
16	Minimize Raises Staryu's Evasion by two stages. Stomp does double damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
20	Swift Doesn't miss all nearby enemies.	NORMAL	60	--	20	Nearby Enemies
24	Psybeam Has a 10% chance of confusing the target.	PSYCHIC	65	100%	20	One Target
28	Brine Does double damage if the target's HP is 50% or less.	WATER	65	100%	10	One Target
32	Light Screen Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User's Field
36	Power Gem Damages the target.	ROCK	80	100%	20	One Target
40	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
44	Surf Deals extra damage to targets using Dive.	WATER	90	100%	15	All But Self
48	Recover Restores half of Staryu's HP.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
52	Cosmic Power Raises Staryu's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User
56	Hydro Pump Damages the target.	WATER	110	80%	5	One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Staryu can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TM03	Water Pulse Has a 20% chance of confusing the target.	WATER	60	100%	20	One Target
TM07	Hail Changes the weather to hail for 5 turns.	ICE	--	--	10	Entire Field
TM13	Ice Beam Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.	ICE	90	100%	10	One Target
TM14	Blizzard Has a 10% chance to freeze all nearby enemies. 100% accuracy while it is hailing.	ICE	110	70%	5	Nearby Enemies
TM16	Light Screen Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User's Field
TM17	Protect Protects Staryu from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM18	Rain Dance Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.	WATER	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM21	Dazzling Gleam Damages all nearby enemies.	FAIRY	80	100%	10	Nearby Enemies
TM24	Thunderbolt Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.	ELECTRIC	90	100%	15	One Target
TM25	Thunder 30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather.	ELECTRIC	110	70%	10	One Target
TM29	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
TM32	Double Team Raises Staryu's Evasion by one stage.	NORMAL	--	--	15	User
TM33	Reflect Reduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User's Field
TM42	Facade Does double damage if Staryu is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	NORMAL	70	100%	20	One Target
TM44	Rest Staryu restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	10	User
TM49	Scald Has a 30% chance to burn the target.	WATER	80	100%	15	One Target
TM55	Brine Does double damage if the target's HP is 50% or less.	WATER	65	100%	10	One Target
TM58	Endure Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM67	Recycle If Staryu used a held item previously, it reequips that item.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM70	Flash Lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.	NORMAL	--	100%	20	One Target
TM73	Thunder Wave Paralyzes the target.	ELECTRIC	--	90%	20	One Target
TM74	Gyro Ball Does more damage based on how much lower Staryu's Speed is compared to the target's.	STEEL	varies	100%	5	One Target
TM77	Psych Up Copies all stat modifiers on the target.	NORMAL	--	--	10	One Target
TM82	Sleep Talk Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Staryu's moves at random.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM87	Swagger Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.	NORMAL	--	85%	15	One Target
TM90	Substitute Costs 25% of Staryu's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM91	Flash Cannon 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	STEEL	80	100%	10	One Target
TM95	Surf Deals extra damage to targets using Dive.	WATER	90	100%	15	All But Self
TM99	Waterfall Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	WATER	80	100%	15	One Target

Staryu's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Staryu's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Staryu's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Staryu is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.

Stats at level 100	0 EVs		252+ EVs		Base Stat
Stats at level 100	Min	Max	Min	Max	Base Stat
HP	170	201	233	264	30
Attack	95	126	158	189	45
Defense	115	146	178	209	55
Sp. Atk	145	176	208	239	70
Sp. Def	115	146	178	209	55
Speed	175	206	238	269	85
Total					340

Where to Find Staryu in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

SwSh Mode BDSP Mode

If you're looking for where to find Staryu, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Staryu in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Staryu in the Wild

Challenge Beach (Beach)

Overworld Encounters

Any Weather
100%			Lv. 10-15

Training Lowlands (Beach)

Overworld Encounters

Any Weather
100%			Lv. 13-18

Location information on where to find Staryu in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Staryu

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

Sword

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.

Shield

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

Generation 7 Pokédex Entries

Sun

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

Moon

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.

Ultra Sun

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

Ultra Moon

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

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

X

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

Y

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

Omega 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 Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White

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

Black 2 White 2

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

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond Pearl Platinum

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

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.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

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 POKéMON look like the stars in the sky.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed

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

LeafGreen

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

Generation 2 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 1 Pokédex Entries

Red Blue

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

Yellow

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