TL;DR. Staryu is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 340. An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Staryu in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Staryu reaches 1,157 CP at level 40 and 1,323 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Staryu first appeared on August 7, 2020, during Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week.
- Staryu
- Starmie by encounter
- Mega Starmie
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 2 to Sep 7, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2 to Sep 7, 2025 | 1-star | Kanto Celebration |
| May 29 to Jun 1, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 11 to Dec 15, 2023 | 1-star | Adamant Time |
| Jul 1 to Jul 7, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Staryu.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Staryu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Staryu?
Staryu is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Staryu weak to?
Staryu takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Staryu resistant to?
Staryu resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Staryu evolve?
Staryu evolves into Starmie (Use Water Stone).
What generation is Staryu from?
Staryu was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0120.
What are Staryu's base stats?
Staryu has HP 30, Attack 45, Defense 55, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 55, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 340.
What are Staryu's abilities?
Staryu can have the abilities Illuminate, Natural Cure, plus the Hidden Ability Analytic.
Is Staryu legendary or mythical?
No. Staryu is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Staryu's best stat?
Staryu's highest base stat is Speed at 85, which ranks 27th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Staryu good?
Staryu has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 103rd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Staryu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Staryu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Staryu vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Staryu | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | 70 | -40 |
| Attack | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Defense | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Speed | 85 | 66 | +19 |
| Total | 340 | 420 | -80 |
Staryu appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Staryu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Staryu.
Every main-series game Staryu is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Wild Zone 2 (night)
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 9, Wild Zone 10
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 4★ Water-type wild zones, 4★ Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildChallenge Beach, Training Lowlands (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildCanalave City, Sunyshore City (Super Rod)
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Icy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildHano Beach, Poké Pelago (Only begin appearing after the player reaches Ula'Ula Island)
- WildRoute 7 (fishing)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildHano Beach, Poké Pelago
- WildRoute 7 (fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 18, 19, 21 (Sea Skim)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (Good Rod)
- YTrade
- Omega RubyObtainable
- WildLilycove City, Team Magma Hideout (Super Rod)
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildLilycove City, Team Aqua Hideout (Super Rod)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13 (Surfing or Surfing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 13, Undella Town, Humilau City (Surfing or Surfing in rippling water)
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildSunyshore City, Canalave City (Super Rod)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 34, 40, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Union Cave B2F, Olivine City (Good Rod and Super Rod) (night)
- WildRoute 47 (Surfing)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildLilycove City (Super Rod)
- FireRedTrade
- Event
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildPallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, town, town, Icefall Cave (Super Rod)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cerulean City and Gym, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Good Rod and Super Rod) (night)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 34, 40, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cherrygrove City, Union Cave (Good Rod and Super Rod) (night)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
- WildRoutes 19, 20, 21, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
- YellowObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands (Surf)
- WildRoutes 19, 20, 21, Pallet Town, Vermilion Harbor, Cinnabar Island, Seafoam Islands (Super Rod)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Z-A; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Staryu appears in 79 episodes.
From EP006 (1997-05-06) through HZ145 (2026-08-14).
TCG Pocket appearances
Staryu in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Staryu
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.