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100%- Method
- Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
- Level Range
- Lv. 10-15
- Conditions
- Before entering the Hall of Fame
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#120
POKÉDEX No. #120
Staryu
Star Shape Pokémon
An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height0.8 m
Weight34.5 kg
AbilitiesIlluminate
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP30170–264
- Attack4585–207
- Defense55103–229
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed85157–295
Total340
/ 720
BST340
22 percentile (1025)-68 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Sea
Color
Brown
Shape
Blob
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #120 |
| Hoenn | #143 |
| Isle Of Armor | #98 |
| Kalos Coastal | #34 |
| Kanto | #120 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #120 |
| Lumiose City | #36 |
| Original Akala | #111 |
| Original Alola | #184 |
| Original Johto | #167 |
| Updated Akala | #124 |
| Updated Alola | #223 |
| Updated Hoenn | #148 |
| Updated Johto | #169 |
| Updated Unova | #238 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
68
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Stardust
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Star Piece
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
→
Use Water Stone
#121
Starmie
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Staryu's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 340, Staryu plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 85, while HP (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Water typing leaves Staryu with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 225, Staryu is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
34.5 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 3
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
225
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Staryu?
Staryu is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Staryu's weaknesses?
Staryu takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Staryu evolve?
Staryu evolves into Starmie using a Water Stone. Full evolution line: Staryu → Starmie.
What are Staryu's base stats?
Staryu has a base stat total of 340: HP 30, Attack 45, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 55, Speed 85. Its highest stat is Speed (85).
