#0120 · platinum · gen 4
Staryu
Star Shape Pokémon
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
- 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.
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
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canalave City (platinum) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 15% | 20–50 |
| Sunyshore City (platinum) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 15% | 20–50 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 95% | |
| 1 | HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 6 | Water GunThe foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 40 | 100% | |
| 10 | Rapid SpinA spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 20 | 100% | |
| 15 | RecoverA self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | 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 | SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents | Normal | 60 | — | |
| 28 | Bubble BeamA spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| 33 | MinimizeThe user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user’s evasion stat is boosted.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| 42 | Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| 46 | Power GemThe user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 70 | 100% | |
| 51 | Cosmic PowerThe user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Hydro PumpThe foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 120 | 80% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| 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 and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM16 | Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables 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 is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 95 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 120 | 70% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicThe foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’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 suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM55 | BrineIf the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM67 | RecycleThe user recycles a single-use item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM73 | Thunder WaveA weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | — | 100% | |
| TM74 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| 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. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 80 | 100% | |
| HM03 | SurfIt swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM07 | WaterfallThe user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 80 | 100% |
Tutor: SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents, RolloutThe user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon, TwisterThe user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.▶ All opponents, DiveA two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Signal BeamThe user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
