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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[]

Locations
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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Type effectiveness[]

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Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

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By TM/HM[]

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By tutoring[]

Generation VII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy {{{1|?
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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
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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.

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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
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.

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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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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 II
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy {{{1|?
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Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

File:Misty Staryu anime.png

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 (Chinese for 'fish').

Gallery[]


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