#0120 · New Hoenn #148 · omega ruby alpha sapphire · gen 6
Staryu
Star Shape Pokémon
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.
- Gender:
- Genderless
- Catch rate:
- 225/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 0.8 m
- Weight:
- 34.5 kg
- Egg groups:
- Water 3
- Growth rate:
- Slow
- Body shape:
- Alvine
Base stats
HP30
Atk45
Def55
Sp.Atk70
Sp.Def55
Speed85
Total: 340
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
GrassElectric
×½
SteelFireWaterIce
Abilities
Illuminate
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Natural Cure
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Analytic (hidden)
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
EV yield (current): +1 SPE
Wild held items: Stardust (50%) · Star Piece (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
illuminate, natural cure illuminate, natural cure, analytic
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% | |
| 1 | HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Water GunThe target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 40 | 100% | |
| 7 | Rapid SpinA spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 20 | 100% | |
| 10 | RecoverRestoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 13 | PsywaveThe target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | — | 100% | |
| 16 | SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents | Normal | 60 | — | |
| 18 | Bubble BeamA spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| 22 | CamouflageThe user’s type is changed depending on its environment, such as at water’s edge, in grass, or in a cave.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 24 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| 28 | BrineIf the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| 31 | MinimizeThe user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Reflect TypeThe user reflects the target’s type, making it the same type as the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Power GemThe user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 80 | 100% | |
| 40 | Confuse RayThe target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | — | 100% | |
| 42 | PsychicThe target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| 46 | Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| 49 | Cosmic PowerThe user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 53 | Hydro PumpThe target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 110 | 80% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM07 | HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 90 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents | Ice | 110 | 70% | |
| TM16 | Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 90 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 110 | 70% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicThe target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM33 | ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM55 | ScaldThe user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM73 | Thunder WaveThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | — | 100% | |
| TM74 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM88 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM91 | Flash CannonThe user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 80 | 100% | |
| TM94 | Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM99 | Dazzling GleamThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.▶ All opponents | Fairy | 80 | 100% | |
| TM100 | ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| HM03 | SurfThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 90 | 100% | |
| HM05 | WaterfallThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% | |
| HM07 | DiveDiving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% |
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.▶ All opponents, Pain SplitThe user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Magic CoatA barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.▶ User, RecycleThe user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.▶ User, Signal BeamThe user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Water PulseThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, GravityGravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.▶ Entire field
