Staryu's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
If Staryu’s body is damaged, it will regenerate as long as the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
If Staryu’s body is damaged, it will regenerate as long as the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
Staryu is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Staryu with Thunderbolt (315-372%). Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Staryu for 82-97%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 391-460%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x315-372%KO Volt Switch 2x246-290%KO Shadow Ball94-110%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball82-97% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon87-102%KO Volt Switch 2x304-358%KO Thunderbolt 2x391-460%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb79-93% Giga Drain 2x130-154%KO Knock Off29-34% | ||
Evolving Staryu into Starmie takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Staryu is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Water3 egg group.
Ditto onlyBest Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Staryu develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Psychic and Surf show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Staryu develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Psychic and Surf show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
TMs define Staryu's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hydro Pump and Surf, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Staryu develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Psychic and Hydro Pump show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Staryu can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Red, Yellow, or Gold instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Staryu appears at moderate rates across 14 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Staryu in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Staryu appears in 14 walking and fishing locations at Lv. 20-63 across Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Staryu's scattered across 4 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Staryu in Sword & Shield
Staryu appears in 4 walking locations at Lv. 10-18 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
A handful of locations for Staryu with high spawn rates across late-game water routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Staryu in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
surfing encounters for Staryu across 6 spots at Lv. 33-42. The catch is that Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Staryu evolves into Starmie using a Water Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 340 BST.
Staryu does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Starmie before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Staryu shows up in 20 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Staryu appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Staryu has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves