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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 Nature | Timid
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 50% Stardust ![]() 5% Star Piece ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Staryu
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Water Stone ![]() → |
Starmie
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Where To Find Staryu in BDSP
Staryu has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Staryu
Lv. 20-40
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![]() Staryu
Lv. 20-40
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Staryu
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Staryu
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Staryu
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Staryu
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Staryu
Lv. 16-63
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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 |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Staryu Weak Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
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S | |
S | |
S | |
A | |
A |

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