Stats & Training
Staryu's built around special offense. Speed leads the charge, HP pays for it. Easy to catch, worth 1 Speed stat exp. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Staryu Weakness
Staryu is weak to Electric and Grass. Its Water typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
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 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
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 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x79-93% Thunder Shock 2x40-50% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
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Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x46-55% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x58-69% Vine Whip 2x51-60% Mega Drain 2x43-51% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x51-60% Mega Drain 2x46-55% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
 Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x122-143%KO Thunder Shock 2x58-69% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x48-57% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x58-70% Vine Whip 2x48-57% Mega Drain 2x43-52% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x48-57% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x122-143%KO Thunder Shock 2x58-70% | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Tangela builds →Vine Whip 2x68-81% Mega Drain 2x62-73% Absorb 2x32-38% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Oddish builds →Petal Dance 2x137-162%KO Mega Drain 2x49-58% Absorb 2x26-31% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x58-69% Vine Whip 2x49-58% Mega Drain 2x45-54% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Bellsprout builds →Razor Leaf 2x62-73% Vine Whip 2x51-62% Mega Drain 2x45-54% | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 2x167-197%KO Vine Whip 2x64-76% Mega Drain 2x59-70% Absorb 2x30-36% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x113-133%KO Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x146-173%KO Razor Leaf 2x69-82% Vine Whip 2x57-67% Mega Drain 2x52-61% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x146-173%KO Solar Beam 2x146-173%KO Mega Drain 2x52-61% Absorb 2x28-33% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 2x174-206%KO Vine Whip 2x68-80% Mega Drain 2x60-71% Absorb 2x31-37% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x116-137%KO Mega Drain 2x41-49% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x152-180%KO Razor Leaf 2x72-86% Vine Whip 2x60-71% Mega Drain 2x53-63% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x152-180%KO Solar Beam 2x152-180%KO Mega Drain 2x53-63% Absorb 2x29-34% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
In Yellow, Jolteon can KO Staryu with Thunderbolt (141-166%). Electrode threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (109-128%).
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x141-166%KO Pin Missile10-12% | ||
 Electrode Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Electrode builds →Explosion83-98% Thunderbolt 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Victreebel builds →Wrap9-11% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Venusaur builds →Body Slam42-49% | ||
Yellow Evolution
Staryu evolves into Starmie, but can't breed. At 355 stats as a Water type, evolution is the only path. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Staryu Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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 Normal and Ice coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Yellow Staryu Locations
Easy grab on Staryu with high spawn rates across 9 locations in early-game fishing spots. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Staryu in Yellow
You can find Staryu through 9 fishing and surfing encounters at Lv. 5-40. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Staryu Guide
In Yellow, Staryu isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Starmie to unlock its full potential. At 355 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Yellow, Staryu fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 70 Special. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
In Yellow, 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.
In Yellow, Water typing gives Staryu 3 resistances. Base 85 Speed is the standout stat. Pure Water type with same-type attack bonus on Water moves.
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