Pokédex - Staryu (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Staryu]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/120.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #120 |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 34.5 kg (76.1 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Staryu]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHklEQVQ4jWNgGAWDH/yHYoo0k20IxQYgGzIKBjUAADsqC/XpzbYfAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Brown |
| Body Form | ![[Form 7]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAiUlEQVQYleWVOxKAIAxEg+MBOI5lSkuOnJLj5Ah2Fha7Ico4o9sByZvlE1LMTOZojQS5u1k/h6pbrZVmLaNcETHr7v4A+sIFk2No4I4aJ2jgjhrnB5LWJ9GqW2IphAalQavmh48PG0doumVsHKEjH0USfVMvoVvbcTIOmFiNJdIbcw0shM5p4jUeGDNFTgn93fkAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 225 |
| Base Experience | 106 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | Unknown gender |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Stardust (50%); Star Piece (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 1 |
| Abilities | Illuminate, Natural Cure |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Staryu
| HP | 30 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special Attack | 70 |
| Special Defense | 55 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Staryu - Star Shape Pokémon
If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
French
Stari - Pokémon Etoile
Même amoché, son corps se régé- nère tant que le noyau rouge est intact. Le noyau s’illumine à minuit.
German
Sterndu - Sternform
Wird sein Körper verletzt, kann es sich regenerieren, sofern der rote Kern intakt ist.
Spanish
Staryu - Pokémon Estrellada
Puede recuperar las extremidades que pierde si mantiene intacto su núcleo rojo, que brilla en la noche.
Italian
Staryu - Pokémon Stella
Se il corpo è lacerato, si rigenera se il nucleo rosso è ancora intat- to. Il nucleo brilla a mezzanotte.
Japanese
ヒトデマン (HITODEMAN) - ほしがたポケモン (HoshigataPOKEMON)
あかいコアがあるかぎりからだが ちぎれてもすぐにさいせいする。 まよなかコアがてんめつする。 (AkaiKOAgaarukagirikaradaga chigiretemosugunisaiseisuru. mayonakaKOAgatenmetsusuru. )
Evolutions (When Staryu Evolves)
- Evolves into Starmie if Water Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Staryu)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canalave City (Super Rod) | 20-50 | 15% | Fishing |
| Sunyshore City (Super Rod) | 20-50 | 15% | Fishing |
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 6 | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 10 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 15 | Recover | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 19 | Camouflage | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 24 | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bef |
| 28 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 33 | Minimize | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 37 | Gyro Ball | STEEL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 42 | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 46 | Power Gem | ROCK | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 51 | Cosmic Power | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 55 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Staryu learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Staryu can learn the following moves:
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
BrineTM55
BubbleBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 28
CamouflageLevel 19
Cosmic Power
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 42
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 51
Dive
- Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
Flash CannonTM91
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
GravityHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Gyro Ball
- Level 37
- TM74
HailTM07
HardenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hydro Pump
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 46
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 55
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Light Screen
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 42
Magic CoatHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
MinimizeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 33
Natural GiftTM83
Pain SplitHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Power GemLevel 46
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Psych Up
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77
PsychicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Rapid SpinRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 10
RecoverRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 15
RecycleDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM67
ReflectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RolloutPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Secret PowerTM43
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Swift
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 24
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
Thunder Wave
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM73
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
TwisterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Water GunRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 6
Water PulseTM03
WaterfallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05