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Staryu can be caught in Wild Zone 2 at night and in Wild Zone 10 in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Staryu, its location, stats, and more.

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Alpha Staryu Location

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Wild Zone 2
Alpha Staryu Overworld Location
Alpha Staryu Map Location
AlphaSoutheast of Wild Zone 2 at Night
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Staryu can be found southeast of Wild Zone 2 at level 31 at night. This is found southeast of Lumiose City, north of Hotel Z.
Alpha Move: Ice Beam

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Wild Zone 10
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Wild Staryu may also spawn as an Alpha Pokemon in place of their regular form inside Wild Zones once you have caught all available Pokemon in the area and have earned the respective crown for the Wild Zone, which can be checked in the map.
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Staryu Game Data

Staryu Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #36
Staryu ImageStaryu
Pokemon Water Type Icon
Gen 1
Height 0.8 m
Weight 34.5 kg
Species Star Shape Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +1
L-A Dex #36
Staryu ImageShiny Staryu
Pokemon Water Type Icon
Gen 1
Height 0.8 m
Weight 34.5 kg
Species Star Shape Pokémon
EV Yield Spd +1
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Staryu Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon

Staryu Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
30
 #305
Atk
45
 #284
Def
55
 #232
SpAtk
70
 #146
SpDef
55
 #233
Speed
85
 #91
Total
340
 #234
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 137 137 105 105 90
Atk 106 97 65 58 45
Def 117 107 75 67 54
SpAtk 134 122 90 81 67
SpDef 117 107 75 67 54
Spd 150 137 105 94 81
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Staryu Evolution Line

Staryu Evolution Line
StaryuStaryu →
Use Water Stone		 StarmieStarmie

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Staryu Best Nature for Story

Modest or Timid

Nature Stat Changes
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack
Timid ↑ Speed, ↓ Attack

Since Staryu is a Fast Special Attacker, it's best Nature is either Modest or Timid to boost its Special Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Mild ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Defense
Rash ↑ Speed, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Staryu either Mild or Rash nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Staryu any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Staryu has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Staryu Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Harden Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body.
4 Water Gun Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water.
8 Confuse Ray Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.
12 Aqua Jet Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
16 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
20 Bubble Beam Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out a blast of bubbles. This may also make targets move more slowly.
24 Psybeam Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused.
32 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
36 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
40 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
44 Surf Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
48 Recover Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user restores its own HP through cellular regeneration.
56 Hydro Pump Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
009 Flip Turn Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
013 Ice Beam Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
019 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
041 Water Pulse Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused.
048 Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
049 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
051 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
070 Whirlpool Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user summons a violent, swirling whirlpool to surround targets. Opponents within the whirlpool will take continual damage.
073 Surf Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
092 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.
096 Hydro Pump Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
098 Waterfall Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch.
105 Blizzard Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

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