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Staryu
Star Shape Pokémon |
ヒトデマン
Hitodeman |
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#120 |
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| Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Abilities
| Illuminate or Natural Cure |
Analytic
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Catch rate
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Weight
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
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Footprint
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Staryu (Japanese: ヒトデマン Hitodeman) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Starmie when exposed to a Water Stone.
Biology
Staryu is a golden-brown, starfish-like Pokémon with five appendages. These appendages surround an exterior organ called the core. The core resembles a golden metal casing with a red gem in the center, which is held in place by a golden ring looped around Staryu's lower left point. If any of Staryu's appendages are lost or eaten by predators like Lumineon, it is unharmed and can grow them back with ease provided the core is still intact.
When the sun goes down, the core glows its brightest. Many Staryu will float from the seafloor to the surface and align themselves with stars of the night sky as their core flickers, displaying a connection with the celestial bodies of space. The anime has shown that if Staryu becomes weak, its core will grow faint and flash slowly. During the ends of summer, groups of Staryu tend to gather while lighting up in a steady rhythm. Staryu can be found at the very bottom of the ocean on the seafloors. There are times, however, when Staryu finds itself in rivers that lead into the ocean as seen in Pokémon Snap. In the past, Camouflage was its signature move.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Misty's Staryu
Staryu is one of Misty's main battlers throughout the original series. It debuted in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, thus also marking the species' debut. It also appeared during Misty's cameo arcs in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
Other
In The Great Eight Fate!, two Staryu were part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. They and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Shooting Star, a Staryu crashed down on Ash and Pikachu and sent them flying, while another blasted Hoopa off.
In The Power of Us, Toren lent a Staryu to Callahan for the Pokémon Catch Race.
Minor appearances
In Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village, a Staryu was under Melanie's care in the Hidden Village. It appeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
A Staryu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Staryu was on Scissor Street.
A Staryu appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Staryu were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. They reappeared in The Rivalry Revival.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Staryu was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Staryu appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
In The Power of One, a Staryu sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Staryu appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Staryu was receiving special treatment in a salt bath tank at the Pokémon Center located near Lake Lucid.
In Around the Whirlpool, a Staryu was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.
In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Staryu competed in the Whirl Cup.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Staryu to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
A Staryu appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, a student used a Staryu provided by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
Two Staryu appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.
Multiple Staryu appeared in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.
In Expedition to Onix Island!, multiple Staryu were living on a deserted island.
A Trainer's Staryu appeared in Lost at the League!.
Multiple Staryu appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
In Going for the Gold!, a Staryu lived in the Ambrette Aquarium. It was erroneously depicted with Starmie's colorization.
In Summer of Discovery! and Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, a Trainer's Staryu attended the Pokémon Summer Camp. It reappeared in a flashback in Day Three Blockbusters!, and in a fantasy in Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Staryu was living in the forest.
Two Staryu appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other wild.
A Staryu appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Sophocles chose to observe a Staryu and a Shellder for a class assignment.
A Staryu appeared in A Shivering Shovel Search!.
A Staryu appeared in I Choose You!.
In Alola, Kanto!, a wild Staryu was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In I Choose Paradise!, two Staryu were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort, including one owned by a Trainer.
In Securing the Future!, two Staryu joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.
Three Staryu appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Staryu competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but was defeated by Sandy and Shaymin.
A Trainer's Staryu appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
Three Staryu appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
A Trainer's Staryu appeared in The Cuteness Quotient!.
In JN063, a Trainer's Staryu competed in the Kids Marine Athletics Race.
Pokédex entries
| Entry |
| EP007 |
Staryu |
Ash's Pokédex |
Staryu. The core of this Water Pokémon shines in a rainbow of seven colors, a core that is valued by some as a type of jewelry. |
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Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, a Trainer's Staryu was in a town square in Pasio.
In the manga
Staryu in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Misty's Staryu
Misty's Staryu appeared in The Grand Rhydon Plan.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Two Staryu appeared in JNM01.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Misty's Staryu
Staryu debuted in the Red, Green & Blue chapter as one of Misty's Pokémon. It defended her from an enraged Gyarados in Gyarados Splashes In! and from Koga's Rhydon in Raging Rhydon.
A Staryu appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.
A Staryu appeared in ''Breath of the Dragonair Part 1, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used in a surfing contest, before it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.
Crystal encounters a herd of twelve Staryu during her journey in Surrounded by Staryu. The dozen Staryu hound after Bill in an attempt to play with him, encasing him and his Farfetch'd in a dodecahedral shell not even Crystal's Cubone could penetrate. Crystal was eventually able to catch and calm Staryu down by breaking them up from the inside, using the new Pokémon Portable Transport System to send her Natu inside. They are later seen playing with Professor Oak in his Laboratory in Cherrygrove City.
A Staryu appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Swimmer named Jack owns a Staryu nicknamed Starry that appeared in Not So Fetching Feebas, where it assisted him on the bait of luring Feebas.
A Staryu appeared in a fantasy in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV.
A Trainer's Staryu appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.
Pokédex entries
| Chapter |
Entry |
| Pokémon Adventures |
PS120 |
As long as the sparkling core in the middle of its body is not destroyed, Staryu can reform, even after it has been cut into a thousand pieces.* |
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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Staryu appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.
Multiple Staryu appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.
In the TCG
- Main article: Staryu (TCG)
Other appearances
Staryu in
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Staryu in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U/Ultimate
When released from a Poké Ball, Staryu will target one of the opponents, spin towards them, and shoot Swift. Its attack is rapid-fire, but it can easily be escaped from by Directional Influence; the player can still move around while getting hit by Swift. In Ultimate, it appears as a Spirit.
Melee trophy information
These starshape Pokémon that evolve into Starmie are found in large numbers at the seashore. At night, Staryu's red center glows and blinks on and off. It's said that as long as its red center remains, it can regrow its limbs. Whether it's related to Cleffa, another Pokémon with a vaguely star-shaped appearance, is unknown.
Brawl trophy information
"A Star Shape Pokémon. It gathers in groups and flashes the red jewel in the center of its body in time to the twinkling of the stars in the night sky. If it loses appendages, it can regenerate them right away. It can also use Camouflage, which allows it to change its type to match the surrounding terrain. If a Water Stone is used on it, evolves into Starmie."
3DS/Wii U Trophy information
Staryu trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
NA: This Water-type Pokémon, Staryu, greatly resembles a star. Exposing one to a Water Stone causes it to evolve into Starmie. Another star-shaped Pokémon, Cleffa, exists, but the two don't look all that similar. In Smash Bros., Staryu will attack foes with Swift. Anyone hit will be seeing stars!
PAL: This Water-type Pokémon evolves into Starmie when you use a Water Stone. Its star shape makes it rather cute, but that doesn't mean Staryu's not a threat. Its Swift attack will pummel fighters with a flurry of stars. If you notice Staryu's aiming at you, quickly move up or down to get out of the line of fire.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Staryu appears on the Red Table; however, it is merely decoration.
Pokédex entries
| Generation I |
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Kanto
#120 |
| Red |
An enigmatic Pokémon 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. |
| Stadium |
It is capable of growing back any portion of its body that is cut off. At night, the center core glows with a red light. |
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| Generation II |
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Johto
#167 |
| 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. |
| Stadium 2 |
At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat. |
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| Generation III |
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Hoenn
#143 |
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Kanto
#120 |
| 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. |
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| Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#169 |
| 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 center 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. |
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| Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #238 |
| Black |
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. |
| White |
| Black 2 |
As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it's torn apart. |
| White 2 |
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| Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #034 |
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Hoenn
#148 |
| 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. |
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| Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #184 |
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Alola
USUM: #223 |
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Kanto
#120 |
| 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! |
| Let's Go Pikachu |
As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits. |
| Let's Go Eevee |
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| Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #098 |
| 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. |
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Game locations
| Generation I |
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Blue |
Seafoam Islands
Routes 19, 20, 21, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod) |
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| Blue (Japan) |
Seafoam Islands
Routes 19, 20, 21, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod) |
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| Yellow |
Seafoam Islands (Surfing)
Routes 19, 20, 21, Pallet Town, Vermilion City Harbor, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod) |
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| Generation II |
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| Gold |
Silver |
| Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City and Gym, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Good Rod and Super Rod)Night |
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| Crystal |
| Routes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Good Rod and Super Rod)Night |
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| Generation III |
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| Ruby |
Sapphire |
| Lilycove City (Super Rod) |
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| Emerald |
| Lilycove City (Super Rod) |
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| FireRed |
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| LeafGreen |
| Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod) |
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| Colosseum |
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| XD |
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| Generation IV |
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| Diamond |
Pearl |
| Sunyshore City, Canalave City (Super Rod) |
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| Platinum |
| Sunyshore City, Canalave City (Super Rod) |
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| HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 19, 34, 40, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Union Cave B2F, Olivine City (Good Rod and Super Rod)Night
Route 47 (Surfing) |
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| Pal Park |
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| Pokéwalker |
| Beautiful Beach and Beyond the Sea |
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| Generation V |
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| Black |
White |
| Route 13 (Surfing or Surfing in rippling water) |
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| Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City (Surfing or Surfing in rippling water)
Transfer from Dream Radar |
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| Dream World |
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| Generation VI |
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| X |
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| Y |
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| Omega Ruby |
| Lilycove City, Team Magma Hideout (Super Rod) |
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| Alpha Sapphire |
| Lilycove City, Team Aqua Hideout (Super Rod) |
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| Generation VII |
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| Sun |
Moon |
Hano Beach, Poké Pelago*
Route 7 (fishing) |
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| Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Hano Beach, Poké Pelago
Route 7 (fishing) |
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| Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
| Routes 18, 19, and 21 (Sea Skim) |
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| Generation VIII |
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| Sword |
Shield |
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| Expansion Pass |
| Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands |
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In side games
| Generation I |
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| Snap |
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| Pinball |
| Red Field: Seafoam Islands |
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| Generation II |
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| Generation III |
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| Channel |
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| Pinball: R&S |
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| Trozei! |
| Phobos Submarine, Endless Level 36, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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| MD Red |
MD Blue |
| Silver Trench (15F-25F), Grand Sea (15F-25F), Fantasy Strait (B15-B25) |
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| Ranger |
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| Generation IV |
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| MD Time |
MD Darkness |
| Brine Cave (B8F-B9F, Lower Brine Cave B1F-B5F) |
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| MD Sky |
| Brine Cave (B8F-B9F, Lower Brine Cave B1F-B5F) |
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| Ranger: SoA |
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| Rumble |
| Bright Beach (Normal Mode A) |
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| Generation V |
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| Rumble Blast |
| Beach: Echo Valley, World Axle - B1F |
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| PokéPark 2 |
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| Rumble U |
| Unidentified Flying Objects |
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| Generation VI |
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| Battle Trozei |
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| Shuffle |
| Event: Pokémon Safari (Third release) |
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| Rumble World |
| Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet (All Areas), Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (All Areas) |
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| Picross |
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| Generation VII |
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| Rumble Rush |
| Jirachi Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal |
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In events
| GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Twister Staryu |
English |
United States |
5 |
November 8 to 14, 2002;
December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003 |
| RS |
Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Staryu |
English |
United States |
50 |
August 30 to September 4, 2003 |
| FRLG |
Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Staryu |
English |
United States |
18 |
September 25, 2004 |
Held items
| Game |
Held Item(s) |
| Red* |
Blue* |
 TM33 (Ice Punch) (100%) |
| Yellow* |
| Gold |
Silver |
 Stardust (23%) |
 Star Piece (2%) |
| Crystal |
| Ruby |
Sapphire |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Emerald |
| FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Diamond |
Pearl |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Platinum |
| HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Black |
White |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Black 2 |
White 2 |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| X |
Y |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Sun |
Moon |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Stardust (50%) |
Star Piece (5%) |
| Pokéwalker |
 Water Stone (Beyond the Sea only, 100%) |
| Events* |
Water Stone (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
| Stat |
Range |
| At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
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HP:
30
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90 - 137 |
170 - 264 |
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Attack:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
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Defense:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
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Sp. Atk:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
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Sp. Def:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
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Speed:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
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Total:
340
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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| Move |
| 1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
| 1 |
Harden |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
| 4 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
| 8 |
Confuse Ray |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
| 12 |
Rapid Spin |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
40 |
| 16 |
Minimize |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
| 20 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
| 24 |
Psybeam |
Psychic |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
| 28 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
| 32 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
| 36 |
Power Gem |
Rock |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
| 40 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
| 44 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
| 48 |
Recover |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
| 52 |
Cosmic Power |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
| 56 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staryu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR19 |
Tri Attack |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR44 |
Cosmic Power |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR63 |
Power Gem |
Rock |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staryu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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| Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
| This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Staryu in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Staryu in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staryu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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| Move |
| Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Flip Turn |
Water |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staryu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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| Gen. |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bubble Beam |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Camouflage × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psywave × |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Recycle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Reflect Type |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Teleport |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Twister |
Dragon |
Special |
40 |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
| I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Zap Cannon |
Electric |
Special |
120 |
50% |
5 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staryu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staryu
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
| Move |
Card |
| DoubleSlap |
Staryu (Skyridge 103) |
| Pound |
Staryu (Neo Revelation 56)
Staryu (EX Delta Species 84)
Staryu (EX Hidden Legends 75) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Water Stone
→ |
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| First evolution |
Starmie
Water Psychic |
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Sprites
| Generation I |
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| Red |
Blue |
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Yellow |
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Red |
Green |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation II |
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| Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation III |
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| Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation IV |
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| Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation V |
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| Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation VI |
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| X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation VII |
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| Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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| Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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| Generation VIII |
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| Sword |
Shield |
| 400px |
400px |
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| HOME |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Staryu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In Pokémon Ranger, Staryu is the only Pokémon with the Field Move Flash.
- Once Staryu serves its purpose with Flash, it cannot be captured again, except during the Kyogre mission.
- Staryu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one is able to collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- Staryu shares its category name with Cleffa. They are both known as the Star Shape Pokémon.
- Staryu was programmed to learn Egg moves in Gold and Silver, but these moves were unobtainable because both Staryu and Starmie are gender unknown and so could only breed with Ditto. These moves were removed in Crystal.
- Staryu, Starmie, and Mew are the only Pokémon species that are gender unknown but can legitimately learn Attract in Generation II. This move has no effect when used by these Pokémon.
- Staryu may be considered a counterpart of Shellder. Both are Water-types in the Water 3 Egg Group, both evolve with a Water Stone, and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon.
- They also have a chance of holding valuable items, Stardust/Star Piece and Pearl/Big Pearl, respectively. Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen and X, while Shellder is exclusive to FireRed and Y, with both Pokémon found by fishing in the same locations in their respective versions.
- PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond erroneously refers to Staryu as a male, despite it being a Pokémon species that is gender unknown.
Origin
Staryu seems to be based on a stylized starfish such as the common starfish. Like Staryu, many real starfish have the ability to regenerate lost body parts. Given its ties to outer space and ability to emit light, it may also be based on literal stars and meteors. It is also reminiscent of ornate jewelry, with its central core resembling a polished cabochon gem mounted inside a golden prong setting. The standard color of its gem resembles a ruby, while its Shiny color resembles a sapphire. Its tendency to rapidly spin its body is reminiscent of shuriken and propellers.
Name origin
Staryu may be a combination of star and you (in opposition to the me in Starmie). It may also involve 魚 yú (Chinese for fish) or 流星 ryūsei (Japanese for meteor).
Hitodeman may be a combination ofヒトデ hitode (starfish) and man.
In other languages
| Language |
Title |
Meaning |
 Japanese |
ヒトデマン Hitodeman |
From ヒトデ hitode and the English word man |
 French |
Stari |
From the English words star and I |
 Spanish |
Staryu |
Same as English name |
 German |
Sterndu |
From Stern and du |
 Italian |
Staryu |
Same as English name |
 Korean |
별가사리 Byulgasari |
From 별 byeol and 불가사리 bulgasari |
 Cantonese Chinese |
海星星 Hóisīngsīng |
From 海星 and 星星 |
 Mandarin Chinese |
海星星 Hǎixīngxīng |
From 海星 and 星星 |
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| [hide]More languages |
 Hebrew |
סטאריו Staryu |
Transcription of English name |
 Hindi |
स्टारयू Staryu |
Transcription of English name |
 Russian |
Старью Star'yu |
Transcription of English name |
 Thai |
ฮิโตเดมัน Hitodeman |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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