Stats & Training
Staryu's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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.
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.
Staryu Weakness
Staryu is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x69-83% Absorb 2x28-33% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x56-67% Absorb 2x33-42% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
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 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x42-50% Absorb 2x28-33% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x75-90% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x55-68% Absorb 2x30-38% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x70-83% Vine Whip 2x50-60% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x60-71% Absorb 2x31-38% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x60-71% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x73-87% Absorb 2x22-27% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 2x93-109%KO Mega Drain 2x51-60% Absorb 2x27-33% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x125-148%KO Volt Switch 2x97-115%KO Spark 2x74-88% Charge Beam 2x69-83% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x125-148%KO Magical Leaf 2x102-120%KO Mega Drain 2x69-83% Absorb 2x38-46% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x117-138%KO Razor Leaf 2x74-88% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x125-148%KO Volt Switch 2x96-113%KO Spark 2x74-87% Charge Beam 2x70-83% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x129-152%KO Magical Leaf 2x103-122%KO Mega Drain 2x70-83% Absorb 2x36-43% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x117-139%KO Razor Leaf 2x74-87% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x125-148%KO Volt Switch 2x97-115%KO Spark 2x77-90% Charge Beam 2x73-86% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Tropius builds →Leaf Tornado 2x86-103%KO Magical Leaf 2x79-95% Razor Leaf 2x73-86% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x129-152%KO Magical Leaf 2x104-123%KO Mega Drain 2x73-86% Absorb 2x38-45% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Gloom builds →Mega Drain 2x62-74% Absorb 2x34-41% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x155-183%KO Thunderbolt 2x128-152%KO Discharge 2x113-133%KO Volt Switch 2x99-117%KO | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x161-189%KO Energy Ball 2x120-142%KO Leaf Tornado 2x88-104%KO Magical Leaf 2x83-98% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x208-246%KO Petal Blizzard 2x107-126%KO Energy Ball 2x158-186%KO Giga Drain 2x131-155%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x184-218%KO Energy Ball 2x139-164%KO Giga Drain 2x115-136%KO Mega Drain 2x64-76% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x142-167%KO Energy Ball 2x107-126%KO Giga Drain 2x91-107%KO | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x152-179%KO Thunderbolt 2x126-148%KO Discharge 2x112-133%KO Volt Switch 2x99-118%KO | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x160-189%KO Energy Ball 2x121-142%KO Leaf Tornado 2x89-105%KO Magical Leaf 2x81-96% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x207-244%KO Petal Blizzard 2x105-124%KO Energy Ball 2x155-182%KO Giga Drain 2x131-155%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x180-213%KO Energy Ball 2x136-161%KO Giga Drain 2x115-136%KO Mega Drain 2x63-74% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Staryu View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x141-167%KO Energy Ball 2x107-127%KO Giga Drain 2x89-105%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (237-279%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 211-249%.
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
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 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon53-62% Volt Switch 2x185-218%KO Thunderbolt 2x237-279%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball62-74% Thunderbolt 2x211-249%KO Volt Switch 2x165-194%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Staryu View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb141-166%KO Giga Drain 2x236-277%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Evolving Staryu into Starmie takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Staryu is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Water3 egg group.
Ditto onlyOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Staryu Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Staryu develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Psychic and Hydro Pump show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Staryu Locations
You'll want late-game access before hunting Staryu. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Staryu in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Bring Super Rod for Staryu. There are 4 fishing encounters from Lv. 40+ with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
Staryu Guide
Staryu evolves into Starmie using a Water Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 340 BST.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Staryu does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Starmie before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Staryu is catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Staryu is available in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Across the full series, it appears in 20 games total.
Game Availability
Staryu has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves