Stats & Training
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.
Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.
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.
Staryu Weakness
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 |
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Decidueye builds →Leaf Blade 2x167-197%KO Razor Leaf 2x102-120%KO Leafage 2x75-89% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x179-211%KO Solar Beam 2x179-211%KO Petal Blizzard 2x133-157%KO Magical Leaf 2x91-109%KO | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Leafeon builds →Leaf Blade 2x170-200%KO Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO Magical Leaf 2x72-86% Razor Leaf 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Lurantis Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Lurantis builds →Solar Blade 2x226-266%KO Petal Blizzard 2x165-194%KO Leaf Blade 2x165-194%KO Razor Leaf 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Parasect builds →Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO Absorb 2x27-31% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Zapdos can KO Staryu with Thunderbolt (210-248%). Amoonguss threatens a KO with Giga Drain (114-134%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 211-249%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave37-43% Thunderbolt 2x210-248%KO | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball62-74% Discharge 2x188-221%KO Volt Switch 2x165-194%KO Thunderbolt 2x211-249%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemFocus Sash NatureMild Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb108-127%KO Giga Drain 2x181-213%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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 onlySun & Moon Staryu Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Staryu Locations
Staryu is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Staryu in Sun & Moon
Staryu's encounter pool splits between Sun and Moon. You've got 10 gift, fishing, and more spots at Lv. 10-55 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Staryu Guide
Staryu evolves into Starmie using a Water Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 340 BST.
In Sun & Moon, 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 is catchable in Sun & Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Staryu is available in Sun & Moon. Across the full series, it appears in 20 games total.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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