Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Staryu in Pokémon. Learn more about Staryu’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
Type | Water |
Height | 2′ 07″ |
Weight | 76.1 lbs |
Abilities | Natural Cure: All status conditions heal when the Pokémon switches out. Illuminate: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings. |
Gender | Unknown |
Versions:
- 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.
- Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.
Staryu Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Staryu |
Japanese | ヒトデマン (Hitodeman) |
German | Sterndu |
French | Stari |
Origin | starfish: marine creature you: opposite of me (from Starmie) |
Staryu Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Grass |
Electric |
Staryu Evolution

Water
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Water I Psychic
Staryu changes
- In Generation 1, Staryu has a base Special stat of 70.
- In Generations 1-4, Staryu has a base experience yield of 106.
- In Generations 2-7, Staryu has a base Friendship value of 70.
Staryu where to find for…
Red Blue | Route 19, 20, 21, Seafoam Islands |
Yellow | Route 19, 20, 21, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City |
Gold Silver | Route 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Olivine City |
Crystal | Route 19, 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Olivine City, Union Cave |
Ruby Sapphire | Lilycove City |
FireRed | Trade/migrate from another game |
LeafGreen | Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, One Island, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
Emerald | Lilycove City |
Diamond Pearl | Canalave City, Sunyshore City |
Platinum | Canalave City |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 47 |
Black White | Route 13 |
Black 2 White 2 | Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City |
X | Route 8 |
Y | Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Lilycove City, Team Magma/Aqua Hideout |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Route 7, Hano Beach, Poké Pelago |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 18, 19, 21 |
Sword Shield | Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Canalave City, Sunyshore City, Fountainspring Cave, Icy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Glacial Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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