Staryu (ヒトデマン, Hitodeman) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Starmie by being exposed to a Water Stone.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Staryu is a star shaped Pokémon. Its "arms" are brown. It seems to have some kind of crystal or gem for a core. The core is surrounded by a yellow or gold "barrier."
Behavior[]
Staryu are mysterious Pokémon that lie on the seabed during the day and float up to the surface at night.For this reason, Pokémon like Lumineon often nibble on them as a reliable source of food.
Even a Staryu cut into pieces can regenerate as long as its core is intact. Their centers are vital to their survival and are irreplaceable. These cores glow brightly at night when Staryu are active, whereas the cores of sick Staryu glow faintly and flicker.
Staryu mostly live by the seashore in large numbers. Groups of Staryu, referred to as "constellations", rise to the surface each night, cores aglow. They seem to float aimlessly (though they are actually filter-feeding), gazing at the stars. Their cores mysteriously pulse at the same rate as a human's resting heartbeat. From above, oceans with large numbers of Staryu seem to mimic and align with the twinkling skies above. However, Staryu only become active if the stars are visible; if clouds obscure the night sky, they will stay on the sea floor and their cores will not light up.
Natural Abilities[]
Staryu have the unique ability to regenerate their bodies if they are torn apart. As long as the core remains, they can regenerate. At the night, the red stone at the center of Staryu twinkle up like stars in the sky.
Game data[]
Game locations[]
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity | |||||||
Red and Blue | Seafoam Islands, Routes 19, 20 and 21, Cinnabar Island and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod | Uncommon | |||||||
Yellow | Seafoam Islands (surfing), Routes 19, 20 and 21, Pallet Town, Cinnabar Island and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod | Common | |||||||
Gold and Silver | Routes 19, 34 and 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City | Rare | |||||||
Crystal | Routes 19, 34 and 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cherrygrove City | Rare | |||||||
Ruby and Sapphire | Lilycove City Super Rod | Common | |||||||
FireRed and LeafGreen | Pallet Town, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island (Leafgreen Only) | Common | |||||||
Emerald | Lilycove City Super Rod | Common | |||||||
Diamond and Pearl | Sunyshore City, Canalave City Super Rod | Rare | |||||||
Platinum | Sunyshore City, Canalave City, Route 223 Super Rod | Rare | |||||||
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Routes 34, 40 and 47, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Union Cave, Cherrygrove City | Rare | |||||||
Black and White | Route 13 | Uncommon | |||||||
X and Y | Route 8 (Good Rod, X only) | Common | |||||||
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Lilycove City (Super Rod) | Rare |
Pokédex entries[]
- Red and Blue
An enigmatic Pokémon that can 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.
- Gold
At night, the center 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 remains intact.
- Crystal
When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.
- 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.
- FireRed
It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
- LeafGreen
An enigmatic Pokémon that can regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
- 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.
- Diamond
If its body is torn, it can grow back of the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- Pearl
If its body is torn, it can grow back of the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- Platinum
If its body is torn, it can grow back of the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- HeartGold
At night, the center 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.
- Black
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- White
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- Black 2
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- White 2
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let's Go, Eevee!
As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
- 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.
Stats[]
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
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By tutoring[]
Generation VII | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | {{{1|? |
Template:USUM | Gravity | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 5 |
Template:USUM | Icy Wind | File:Type Ice.gif | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Template:USUM | Magic Coat | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 15 |
Template:USUM | Pain Split | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 20 |
Template:USUM | Recycle | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
Template:USUM | Signal Beam | File:Type Bug.gif | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Template:USUM | Snore | File:Type Normal.gif | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
Template:USUM | Water Pulse | File:Type Water.gif | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
By leveling up[]
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By TM/HM[]
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Generation VI | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | {{{1|? |
Template:ORAS | Gravity | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 5 |
Template:ORAS | Icy Wind | File:Type Ice.gif | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Template:ORAS | Magic Coat | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 15 |
Template:ORAS | Pain Split | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 20 |
Template:ORAS | Recycle | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
Template:ORAS | Signal Beam | File:Type Bug.gif | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Template:ORAS | Snore | File:Type Normal.gif | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
Template:ORAS | Water Pulse | File:Type Water.gif | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
By leveling up[]
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By TM/HM[]
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Generation V | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | {{{1|? |
Template:B2W2 | Gravity | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 5 |
Template:B2W2 | Icy Wind | File:Type Ice.gif | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Template:B2W2 | Magic Coat | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 15 |
Template:B2W2 | Pain Split | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 20 |
Template:B2W2 | Recycle | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
Template:B2W2 | Signal Beam | File:Type Bug.gif | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Template:B2W2 | Snore | File:Type Normal.gif | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
Template:B2W2 | Water Pulse | File:Type Water.gif | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
By leveling up[]
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By TM/HM[]
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Generation IV | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | {{{1|? |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Dive | File:Type Water.gif | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Gravity | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 5 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Icy Wind | File:Type Ice.gif | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Magic Coat | File:Type Psychic.gif | Status | — | —% | 15 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Pain Split | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 20 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Rollout | File:Type Rock.gif | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Signal Beam | File:Type Bug.gif | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Snore | File:Type Normal.gif | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Swift | File:Type Normal.gif | Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
Template:Pt / Template:HGSS | Twister | File:Type Dragon.gif | Special | 40 | 100% | 20 |
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By leveling up[]
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By tutoring[]
Generation III | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | {{{1|? |
Template:FRLG / / Template:XD | Double-Edge | File:Type Normal.gif | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
' | Endure | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
/ Template:XD | Icy Wind | File:Type Ice.gif | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Template:FRLG / / Template:XD | Mimic | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
' | Psych Up | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
' | Sleep Talk | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
' | Snore | File:Type Normal.gif | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
Template:FRLG / / Template:XD | Substitute | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | —% | 10 |
/ Template:XD | Swagger | File:Type Normal.gif | Status | — | 90% | 15 |
' | Swift | File:Type Normal.gif | Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
Template:FRLG / / Template:XD | Thunder Wave | File:Type Electric.gif | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
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By leveling up[]
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Generation II | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | {{{1|? |
[[{{{1}}}|{{{1}}}]] | Ice Beam | File:Type Ice.gif | Special | 95 | 100% | 10 |
[[{{{1}}}|{{{1}}}]] | Thunderbolt | File:Type Electric.gif | Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
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Appearances[]
Anime[]
Misty's Staryu.
Misty owns a Staryu, her favorite Pokémon. As such, she used it very frequently in matches.
- Juan's Staryu
Trivia[]
- Staryu shares the same species with Cleffa, as they're both known as the Star Shape Pokémon.
- In Super Smash Bros., Staryu is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Swift.
- In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Staryu and Starmie were programmed to learn Egg moves. However, their genderless status means that they are only able to breed with Ditto, rendering these moves unobtainable during a normal playthrough. This was fixed in Pokémon Crystal Version.
- Staryu is often seen as Shellder's counterpart, as they have the same egg group and evolution method, as well as gaining a second type upon evolution. They are also version exclusive in Firered and Leafgreen as well as X and Y. Finally, they can hold rare items when caught.
- Staryu is the only Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger (game) to have access to Flash, but will be freed the minute after the move is executed and cannot be captured again until the Kyogre Mission.
- Staryu's Ultraman origins have led the Pokémon YouTuber Lockstin to believe that the Pokémon franchise as a whole is based on the season of Ultraman where the titular character captured Kaiju for use in battle, as well as why so many early Pokémon(Golem,Nidoking etc.)look like Ultraman antagonists, as well as Dynamax being a nod to how Ultraman can grow in size to fight against enemies.
Origin[]
Staryu's design seems to be based on a enandStarfish at Wikipedia. It may also be based on actual stars due to its supposed relations with space.
Etymology[]
Staryu's name is derived from the words star and yu, which may be a misspelling of the word "you". It may also derive from 魚 / 鱼 yú (Chinese for 'fish').
Gallery[]
Pokémon species | |
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Generation I (1996) | Bulbasaur • Venusaur • Charmander • Charizard • Squirtle • Blastoise • Pikachu • Vulpix • Ninetales • Jigglypuff • Oddish • Gloom • Vileplume • Meowth • Psyduck • Abra • Kadabra • Alakazam • Haunter • Gengar • Koffing • Weezing • Staryu • Starmie • Mr. Mime • Jynx • Magikarp • Gyarados • Lapras • Eevee • Snorlax • Legendary Bird Trio (Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres) • Mewtwo • Mew • MissingNo. (glitch) |
Generation II (1999) | Chikorita • Togepi • Unown • Entei • Lugia • Celebi |
Generation III (2002) | Blaziken • Mudkip • Absol • Latias • Latios • Rayquaza • Deoxys |
Generation IV (2006) | Lucario • Giratina |
Generation V (2010) | Oshawott • Dewott • Samurott |
Generation VI (2013) | Xerneas • Yveltal |
Generation VII (2016) | Yungoos • Gumshoos |
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