Quick Answers
Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Star Shape Pokémon.
What type is Staryu?
Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon.
What is Staryu weak to?
Staryu is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
What does Staryu resist?
Staryu resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Staryu's base stats?
Staryu has a base stat total of 340. Its highest base stat is Speed at 85. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Staryu have?
Staryu can have Illuminate and Natural Cure as standard abilities, plus Analytic as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Staryu evolve?
Staryu evolves into Starmie when exposed to a Water Stone.
Where can you find Staryu?
Staryu can be encountered in the wild in 30 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Staryu learn?
Staryu can learn 79 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Staryu's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
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Moves · 79 total
Level-Up
13 movesTM / HM
56 movesEgg Moves
3 movesMove Tutor
7 movesWhere to find· 36 games
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Red?
8 spotsStaryu can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, Kanto Sea Route 21, Seafoam Islands B1f, and Seafoam Islands B2f, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Red.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Blue?
9 spotsStaryu can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, Kanto Sea Route 21, Seafoam Islands 1f, and Seafoam Islands B1f, and 3 other locations in Pokémon Blue.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands 1f
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Yellow?
8 spotsStaryu can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, Kanto Sea Route 21, Pallet Town, and Seafoam Islands B3f, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Pallet Town
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Gold?
7 spotsStaryu can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Olivine City, and 1 other location in Pokémon Gold.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Silver?
7 spotsStaryu can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Olivine City, and 1 other location in Pokémon Silver.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Crystal?
7 spotsStaryu can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Sea Route 40, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Olivine City, and 1 other location in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Ruby?
1 spotStaryu can be found in Lilycove City in Pokémon Ruby.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Sapphire?
1 spotStaryu can be found in Lilycove City in Pokémon Sapphire.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Emerald?
1 spotStaryu can be found in Lilycove City in Pokémon Emerald.
Staryu in Pokémon FireRed
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Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon LeafGreen?
7 spotsStaryu can be found in Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave Waterfall, One Island, Pallet Town, and Ss Anne, and 1 other location in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Five Island
- •Icefall Cave Waterfall
- •One Island
- •Pallet Town
- •Ss Anne
- •Vermilion City
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Diamond?
2 spotsStaryu can be found in Canalave City and Sunyshore City in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Pearl?
2 spotsStaryu can be found in Canalave City and Sunyshore City in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Platinum?
2 spotsStaryu can be found in Canalave City and Sunyshore City in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon HeartGold?
8 spotsStaryu can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Route 47, Johto Sea Route 40, and Kanto Sea Route 19, and 2 other locations in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 47
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon SoulSilver?
8 spotsStaryu can be found in Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Johto Route 34, Johto Route 47, Johto Sea Route 40, and Kanto Sea Route 19, and 2 other locations in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Cherrygrove City
- •Cianwood City
- •Johto Route 34
- •Johto Route 47
- •Johto Sea Route 40
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Olivine City
- •Union Cave B2f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Black?
1 spotStaryu can be found in Unova Route 13 in Pokémon Black.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon White?
1 spotStaryu can be found in Unova Route 13 in Pokémon White.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Black 2?
3 spotsStaryu can be found in Humilau City, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Humilau City
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon White 2?
3 spotsStaryu can be found in Humilau City, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon White 2.
- •Humilau City
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon X?
1 spotStaryu can be found in Kalos Route 8 in Pokémon X.
Staryu in Pokémon Y
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Staryu in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Staryu in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Sun?
5 spotsStaryu can be found in Alola Route 7, Hano Beach, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Sun.
- •Alola Route 7
- •Hano Beach
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Moon?
5 spotsStaryu can be found in Alola Route 7, Hano Beach, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Moon.
- •Alola Route 7
- •Hano Beach
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
5 spotsStaryu can be found in Alola Route 7, Hano Beach, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Alola Route 7
- •Hano Beach
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
5 spotsStaryu can be found in Alola Route 7, Hano Beach, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Alola Route 7
- •Hano Beach
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
3 spotsStaryu can be found in Kanto Route 18, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Kanto Sea Route 21 in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
3 spotsStaryu can be found in Kanto Route 18, Kanto Sea Route 19, and Kanto Sea Route 21 in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
Staryu in Pokémon Sword
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Staryu in Pokémon Shield
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Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Green Japan?
9 spotsStaryu can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, Kanto Sea Route 21, Seafoam Islands 1f, and Seafoam Islands B1f, and 3 other locations in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands 1f
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon Red Japan?
8 spotsStaryu can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, Kanto Sea Route 21, Seafoam Islands B1f, and Seafoam Islands B2f, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
8 spotsStaryu can be found in Challenge Beach, Honeycalm Sea Max Den E, Insular Sea Max Den D, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den G, and Training Lowlands, and 2 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den E
- •Insular Sea Max Den D
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den G
- •Training Lowlands
- •Workout Sea Max Den A
- •Workout Sea Max Den G
Where can you find Staryu in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
8 spotsStaryu can be found in Challenge Beach, Honeycalm Sea Max Den E, Insular Sea Max Den D, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den G, and Training Lowlands, and 2 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den E
- •Insular Sea Max Den D
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den G
- •Training Lowlands
- •Workout Sea Max Den A
- •Workout Sea Max Den G