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#0120Kanto · Generation 1

Staryu

HitodemanStar Shape Pokémon

Water

Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off. Pokédex, Shield

Height
0.8 m
Weight
34.5 kg
Habitat
Sea
Abilities
Illuminate, Natural Cure, Analytic (hidden)
53Anime episodes
30Games found in
13Japanese cards
1997Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Shield

    Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.

  • Sword

    If you visit a beach at the end of summer, you’ll be able to see groups of Staryu lighting up in a steady rhythm.

  • Let’s Go, Eevee!

    As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

  • Ultra Moon

    No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day!

15 more entries from older games
  • Ultra Sun

    In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.

  • Moon

    This Pokémon gets nibbled on by Lumineon and others. Thanks to its red core, it regenerates fast, so it’s unconcerned by their snack attacks.

  • Sun

    Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Staryu apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.

  • Omega Ruby

    Staryu’s center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.

  • Y

    It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.

  • X

    Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.

  • White 2

    As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.

  • White

    If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

  • HeartGold

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

  • LeafGreen

    An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.

  • Emerald

    It gathers with others in the night and makes its red core glow on and off with the twinkling stars. It can regenerate limbs if they are severed from its body.

  • Crystal

    When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.

  • Gold

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

  • Yellow

    As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

Evolution

The Staryu line

  • Staryu StarmieUse Water Stone

Where to find it

Found in 30 games

Regions: Kanto · Johto · Hoenn · Sinnoh · Unova · Kalos · Alola · Galar

Red (Japan)Kanto6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod15
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave30
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B3F), Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod15
Green (Japan)Kanto9 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod15
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave28-30
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave32
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave28
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave15-31
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave15-33
RedKanto6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod15
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave30
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B3F), Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod15
BlueKanto9 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod15
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod15
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave28-30
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave32
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave28
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B3F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave15-31
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Walking in tall grass or a cave15-33
YellowKanto7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod10-15
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod5-10
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Super Rod20
Sea Route 20Fishing with a Super Rod30
Sea Route 21Fishing with a Super Rod20
Seafoam Islands · Seafoam Islands (B3F), Seafoam Islands (B4F)Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing20-40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod15
GoldJohto7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Route 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Union CaveFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
SilverJohto7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Route 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Union CaveFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
CrystalJohto7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Route 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Union CaveFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
RubyHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Lilycove CityFishing with a Super Rod25-30
SapphireHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Lilycove CityFishing with a Super Rod25-30
EmeraldHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Lilycove CityFishing with a Super Rod25-30
LeafGreenKanto7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod15-25
Five IslandFishing with a Super Rod15-25
Icefall CaveFishing with a Super Rod15-25
One IslandFishing with a Super Rod15-25
Pallet TownFishing with a Super Rod15-25
S.S. AnneFishing with a Super Rod15-25
Vermilion CityFishing with a Super Rod15-25
DiamondSinnoh2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Canalave CityFishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod20-40
PearlSinnoh2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Canalave CityFishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod20-40
PlatinumSinnoh2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Canalave CityFishing with a Super Rod20-50
Sunyshore CityFishing with a Super Rod20-50
HeartGoldJohto8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Route 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Route 47Surfing15-25
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Union CaveFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
SoulSilverJohto8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Cherrygrove CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Cianwood CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Olivine CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Route 34Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Route 47Surfing15-25
Sea Route 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Sea Route 40Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
Union CaveFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod20-40
BlackUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots25-60
WhiteUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots25-60
Black 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Humilau CitySurfing30-45
Route 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots25-40
Undella TownSurfing, Surfing in dark spots25-40
White 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Humilau CitySurfing30-45
Route 13Surfing, Surfing in dark spots25-40
Undella TownSurfing, Surfing in dark spots25-40
XKalos1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 8Fishing with a Good Rod25
SunAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave21-24
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift21-27
Route 7Fishing with a Super Rod10-19
MoonAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave21-24
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift21-27
Route 7Fishing with a Super Rod10-19
Ultra SunAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave22-25
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift21-27
Route 7Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-23
Ultra MoonAlola5 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hano BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave22-25
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift21-27
Route 7Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod10-23
Let’s Go, Pikachu!Kanto3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 18Surfing in the overworld33-38
Sea Route 19Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 21Surfing in the overworld37-42
Let’s Go, Eevee!Kanto3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 18Surfing in the overworld33-38
Sea Route 19Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 21Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.10-60
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Training LowlandsOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.13-60
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar8 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.10-60
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Training LowlandsOverworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.13-60
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-40
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

53 episodes on record

First appearanceClefairy and the Moon StoneEP006 · Original series · first aired in Japan May 6, 1997

Major appearances 3

Original series

  • EP006Clefairy and the Moon Stone1997

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG110The Great Eight Fate!2005

Movie

  • M21The Power of Us2018
Minor appearances · 50 episodes

Original series

  • EP010Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village1997
  • EP015Battle Aboard the St. Anne1997
  • EP028Pokémon Fashion Flash1997
  • EP057The Breeding Center Secret1998
  • EP065Showdown at the Po-ké Corral1998
  • EP091Bye Bye Psyduck1999
  • EP116The Rivalry Revival1999
  • EP206The Joy of Water Pokémon2001
  • EP210Around the Whirlpool2001
  • EP216Dueling Heroes2001
  • EP225Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!2001

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG015Gonna Rule The School!2003

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP091One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!2008

Black & White

  • BW085All for the Love of Meloetta!2012
  • BW086Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!2012
  • BW087Expedition to Onix Island!2012
  • BW105Lost at the League!2012

XY

  • XY001Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!2013
  • XY022Going for the Gold!2014
  • XY039Summer of Discovery!2014
  • XY040Day Three Blockbusters!2014
  • XY041Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!2014
  • XY042Battling into the Hall of Fame!2014

Sun & Moon

  • SM001Alola to New Adventure!2016
  • SM005Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!2016
  • SM012The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!2017
  • SM022A Shivering Shovel Search!2017
  • SM042Alola, Kanto!2017
  • SM086I Choose Paradise!2018
  • SM090Securing the Future!2018
  • SM126Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!2019
  • SM129Battle Royal 151!2019
  • SM141Exhibition Unmasked!2019

Journeys

  • JN002Legend? Go! Friends? Go!2019
  • JN031The Cuteness Quotient!2020
  • JN063On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!2021
  • JN136This Could be the Start of Something Big!2022

Horizons

  • HZ003For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!2023
  • HZ004The Treasure After the Storm!2023
  • HZ062A New Song for Fuecoco2024
  • HZ077Ludlow's Homecoming!2024
  • HZ078Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!2024
  • HZ125Battle for the Six Heroes!2026
  • HZ145Title not yet recorded2026

Movie

  • M02The Power of One1999
  • M08Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005
  • M20I Choose You!2017

Pikachu short

  • PK01Pikachu's Vacation1998
  • PK04Pikachu's Rescue Adventure1999
  • PK27Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad2015

Japanese cards

13 cards across 11 sets

Pull one yourself: Munkyss Zero box, $110.00 · Heat Wave Arena box, $124.00 · Shiny Treasure ex box, $129.00

Munkyss Zero

20261 card
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Start Deck 100 Battle Collection

20251 card
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Heat Wave Arena

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Shiny Treasure ex

20232 cards
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Pokémon Card 151

20231 card
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Holon Research Tower

20051 card
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Clash of the Blue Sky

20041 card
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Split Earth

20022 cards
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Awakening Legends

20001 card
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Gym Booster 1: Leaders' Stadium

19981 card
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Expansion Pack (Base)

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