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National No. 120

Staryu

Star Shape Pokémon

Water
Generation I
0.8 m Size
34.5 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0120
Staryu

Description

At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.

Abilities

Ability 1

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Ability 2

Natural Cure

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Hidden Ability

Analytic

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.8 m / 2'62"
Weight 34.5 kg / 76.06 lbs
Color Brown
Body
Blob Pokémon consisting of a head and a base
Habitat
sea
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 68
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 3
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Does not play
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 225
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 39.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 54.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 67.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Staryu
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Staryu
French Stari
German Sterndu
Spanish Staryu
Italian Staryu
Japanese ヒトデマン Hitodeman
Korean 별가사리 Byulgasari
Chinese 海星星 Hóisīngsīng · Hǎixīngxīng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.

34 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Stardust
Stardust
50% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Star Piece
Star Piece
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Staryu
Staryu
Nº120
Starmie
Starmie
Nº121 Staryu · Water Stone
Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie
Nº121 starminite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Staryu

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
30
-
90 - 137
170 - 264
Attack
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Defense
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Sp Attack.
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Defense Esp.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Speed
85
+1 EV
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total
340
+1 EV
-
-
Life
30
Lv 50: 90 - 137 Lv 100: 170 - 264
At.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Df.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
At. Esp.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Df. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Vel. +1 EV
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Total +1 EV
340

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Harden No.106 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Recover No.105 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Swift No.129 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Minimize No.107 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Light Screen No.113 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Hydro Pump No.56 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 56
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 80%
Rapid Spin No.229 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 40
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Bubble Beam No.61 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 27
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Camouflage No.293 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Cosmic Power No.322 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Gyro Ball No.360 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Power Gem No.408 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Reflect Type No.513 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Brine No.362 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Psywave No.149 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Confuse Ray No.109 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Psychic No.94 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Psybeam No.60 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 24
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Surf No.57 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 44
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%