Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Staryu is a Water Type Star Shape Pokémon, with a 29.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Staryu can be found with Illuminate, Natural Cure and Analytic as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Timid Nature, based on 340 combined Base Stats.
Staryu Stats and Abilities
Based on Staryu Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Staryu Highest IV Stat is Speed 85 and the Lowest being Attack 45.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 30 | 170 | 264 |
F | Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
D | Special Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 |
F | Special Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
D | Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 |
E | Total | 340 |
Staryu | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Timid ↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 50% Stardust ![]() 5% Star Piece ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Catch Rate | 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Water 3 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Illuminate Ability 1 | Illuminate has no effect in battle. |
Natural Cure Ability 2 | All status problems heal when it switches out. |
Analytic Hidden Ability | Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last. |
How To Evolve Staryu in BDSP
Staryu requires (use Water Stone) to evolve into Starmie.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution |
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Staryu ![]() | use Water Stone ![]() → | Starmie ![]() |

Where To Find Staryu in BDSP
Staryu has 7 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Staryu, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Staryu Lv. 20-40 | |
![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Staryu Lv. 20-40 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Staryu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Staryu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Staryu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Staryu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Staryu Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Staryu Weakness
Staryu is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Staryu to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Staryu Weak Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
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Best Moves Staryu in BDSP
Best Moveset for Staryu Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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56 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
40 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
44 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
36 | Power Gem | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
Best Moveset for Staryu TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |


Staryu Level Up Moves
List of Moves Staryu can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Tackle | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
1 | Harden | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Defense. |
4 | Water Gun | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
8 | Confuse Ray | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
12 | Rapid Spin | Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Removes effects of trap moves. |
16 | Minimize | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Sharply raises user's Evasiveness. |
20 | Swift | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
24 | Psybeam | Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
28 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
32 | Light Screen | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
36 | Power Gem | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
40 | Psychic | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
44 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
48 | Recover | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half its max HP. |
52 | Cosmic Power | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Defense and Special Defense. |
56 | Hydro Pump | Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
Staryu TM Moves
List of Moves Staryu can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM07 | Hail | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM16 | Light Screen | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM21 | Dazzling Gleam | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Hits all adjacent opponents. |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
TM25 | Thunder | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
TM29 | Psychic | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM33 | Reflect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM55 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM67 | Recycle | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User's used hold item is restored. |
TM70 | Flash | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Paralyzes opponent. |
TM74 | Gyro Ball | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() The slower the user, the stronger the attack. |
TM77 | Psych Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM91 | Flash Cannon | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM95 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM99 | Waterfall | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
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