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Staryu

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Staryu ヒトデマン

Water Generation I Star Shape Pokémon
Height 0.8m Weight 34.5kg
Illuminate Natural Cure Analytic (Hidden Ability)

Pokémon Profile

An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.

Base Stats

Form Base Stats:Staryu · Total 340

HP 30
Attack 45
Defense 55
Sp. Atk 70
Sp. Def 55
Speed 85

Basic Info

Catch Rate
225(29.4%)
Egg Groups
Water 3
Egg Cycles
20
Base Friendship
50
EV Yield
Speed+1
Base Experience
68
Shape
Columnar
Color
Brown
Experience
1,250,000(慢)

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Defensive (when attacked)

Offensive (when attacking)

Evolution Chain

Staryu Staryu
Use Water Stone

Learnset

Level Moves Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Tackle Normal Physical 40 100 35
Harden Normal Status 30
4 Water Gun Water Special 40 100 25
8 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 100 10
12 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100 40
16 Minimize Normal Status 10
20 Swift Normal Special 60 20
24 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 20
28 Brine Water Special 65 100 10
32 Light Screen Psychic Status 30
36 Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 20
40 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100 10
44 Surf Water Special 90 100 15
48 Recover Normal Status 10
52 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 20
56 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80 5

Staryu Competitive Movesets & Sets

Staryu movesets cover 8 generations and 14 formats with 19 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.

8 Generation 14 Format 19 set
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Pokédex Entries

Generation I
Red:
An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
Yellow:
As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Generation II
Gold:
At night, the cen­ ter of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
Silver:
Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core re­ mains intact.
Crystal:
When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.
Generation III
Ruby:
STARYU’s center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.
Sapphire:
STARYU apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.
Emerald:
It gathers with others in the night and makes its red core glow on and off with the twinkling stars. It can regenerate limbs if they are severed from its body.
FireRed:
It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
LeafGreen:
An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
Generation IV
Diamond:
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
HeartGold:
At night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
SoulSilver:
Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
Generation V
Black:
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
Black 2:
As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
Generation VI
X:
Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
Y:
It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
Omega Ruby:
Staryu’s center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.
Alpha Sapphire:
Staryu apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.
Generation VII
Sun:
Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.
Moon:
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.
Ultra Sun:
In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.
Ultra Moon:
No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day!
Let's Go Pikachu:
As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
Generation VIII
Sword:
If you visit a beach at the end of summer, you’ll be able to see groups of Staryu lighting up in a steady rhythm.
Shield:
Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.