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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Star Shape Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 0.8m
Weight: 34.5kg
Catch Rate: 225
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: Genderless
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 海星星
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 海星星
English Staryu
French Stari
German Sterndu
Italian Staryu
Japanese ヒトデマン
Japanese (Romanized) Hitodeman
Japanese (Trademark) Hitodeman
Korean 별가사리
Spanish Staryu

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #120
Kanto #120
Johto (G/S) #167
Johto (HG/SS) #169
Hoenn #143
Unova (B2W2) #238
Kalos (Coastal) #34
Hoenn (ORAS) #148
Alola #184

Abilities

  • Illuminate: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
  • Natural Cure: All status conditions heal when the Pokémon switches out.
  • Analytic: Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Water Stone
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 2x
Fire 0.5x
Grass 2x
Ice 0.5x
Steel 0.5x
Water 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Water 30
45
55
70
55
85
340
7 Water 30
45
55
70
55
85
340
6 Water 30
45
55
70
55
85
340

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red An enigmatic Pokemon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage its loses in battle.
United States Pokémon Blue An enigmatic Pokemon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage its loses in battle.
Japan Pokémon Stadium からだを きられても もとに もどり よるには コアと よばれる からだの ちゅうしんが あかく ひかる。
United States Pokémon Stadium It is capable of growing back any portion of its body that is cut off. At night, the center core glows with a red light.
United States Pokémon Yellow As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
United States Pokémon Gold At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
United States Pokémon Silver Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
United States Pokémon 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 Pokemon look like the stars in the sky.
United States Pokémon 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 POKeMON simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen An enigmatic POKeMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
United States Pokémon FireRed It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
United States Pokémon Pearl If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
United States Pokémon Diamond If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
United States Pokémon Platinum If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
United States Pokémon HeartGold At night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
United States Pokémon White If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
Japan Pokémon White 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。
United States Pokémon Black If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
Japan Pokémon Black 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。
United States Pokémon Black 2 As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 あかい コアが あるかぎり からだは ちぎれても いっしゅんで もとどおりに じこさいせい できる。
United States Pokémon White 2 As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
Japan Pokémon White 2 あかい コアが あるかぎり からだは ちぎれても いっしゅんで もとどおりに じこさいせい できる。
France Pokémon X Même si son corps est détruit, il peut se régénérer aussi longtemps que son cœur est en bon état.
Italy Pokémon Y Se ne trovano molti in riva al mare. Di notte, il nucleo al centro del corpo lampeggia di una luce rossa.
Spain Pokémon Y Suele aparecer en grupos en la orilla de la playa. Por la noche, el órgano central que tiene brilla con una luz roja.
France Pokémon Y On peut voir des Stari en grand nombre près des côtes. La nuit, le centre de son corps clignote d’une lumière rouge.
South Korea Pokémon Y 해변에 많이 나타나며 밤이 되면 가운데가 빨갛게 깜박거린다.
Germany Pokémon Y Es taucht in großer Anzahl an Ufern auf. Nachts leuchtet der Kern in seiner Mitte rot auf.
Japan Pokémon Y うみべに おおく あらわれ よるになると ちゅうしんが あかく てんめつする。
United States Pokémon Y It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
Italy Pokémon X Anche se il corpo è lacerato, continua a rigenerarsi finché il nucleo ardente centrale rimane intatto.
Spain Pokémon X Aunque sus brazos se rompan podrán regenerarse, siempre y cuando su núcleo siga intacto.
Germany Pokémon X Auch wenn sein Körper nicht mehr intakt ist, kann es sich regenerieren, wenn der Kern leuchtet.
Japan Pokémon X からだの ちゅうしんで ひかる コアが あるかぎり からだが ちぎれても さいせい できる。
United States Pokémon X Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
South Korea Pokémon X 몸의 중심에서 빛나는 핵이 있는 한 몸이 찢겨나가도 재생할 수 있다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Pare che la notte Staryu comunichi con le stelle facendo brillare il suo nucleo rosso al centro del corpo. In caso di perdita di qualche appendice questo Pokémon riesce a rigenerarla senza problemi.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 여름이 끝날 무렵 밤에 모래 해변에 가면 핵이라고 불리는 기관을 붉게 빛내는 별가사리가 별처럼 보인다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Al centro del corpo di Staryu è presente un nucleo che brilla di un rosso intenso. In spiaggia, a fine estate, il nucleo di questi Pokémon ha l’aspetto delle stelle nel firmamento.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Staryu posee un órgano central, conocido como su núcleo, que brilla con una luz roja. A finales de verano, pueden verse en la playa los núcleos de estos Pokémon brillando como las estrellas del cielo.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Au centre de Stari se trouve un organe rouge et brillant appelé le cœur. À la fin de l’été, sur les plages, les cœurs de ces Pokémon brillent comme les étoiles dans le ciel.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire In Sterndus Körpermitte befindet sich ein hellrot leuchtendes Organ – sein Kern. Wenn du im Spätsommer an einen Strand gehst, sehen die leuchtenden Kerne dieser Pokémon aus wie Sterne.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire なつの おわりごろ よるに すなはまへ いくと コアと よばれる きかんを あかく ひからせた ヒトデマンが ほしの ように みえるよ。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 가운데에 있는 빨간 코어를 점멸시켜 밤하늘의 별과 교신하는 것 같다. 몸은 찢겨 나가더라도 스스로 재생한다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Staryu parece comunicarse por la noche con las estrellas haciendo brillar el núcleo rojo de su cuerpo. Si este Pokémon sufre algún daño en alguna zona de su cuerpo, la regenerará sin problema.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Stari communique apparemment avec les étoiles dans le ciel en faisant clignoter son cœur rouge. Si des parties de son corps sont cassées, ce Pokémon les régénère.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Sterndu kommuniziert mit den Sternen am Nachthimmel, indem es den roten Kern in seiner Körpermitte blinken lässt. Wenn Teile seines Körpers beschädigt wurden, stellt es die fehlenden Teile selbst wieder her.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby ちゅうしんの あかい コアを てんめつさせて よぞらの ほしと こうしん している らしい。 からだは ちぎれても じこさいせい するぞ。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Misty's Staryu
  • Japan カスミのヒトデマン
  • Japan Kasumi no Hitodeman
  • Japan Kasumi's Hitodeman

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 6
SL 7
SL 10
SL 15
SL 16
SL 17
SL 19
SL 21
SL 26
SL 27
SL 28
SL 35
SL 45
SL 50
SL 53
SL 55
SL 57
SL 59
SL 61
PSB 62
SL 67
SL 71
SL 73
SL 82
OI 1
OI 2
OI 3
OI 7
OI 9
OI 11
OI 12
OI 14
OI 15
OI 18
OI 20
OI 23
OI 24
OI 26
OI 30
OI 33
GS 14
GS 17
GS 18
GS 21
GS 26
GS 31
GS 33
GS 35
GS 37
GS 39
GS 41
GS 51
GS 52
GS 55
GS 57
GS 65
GS 66
GS 67
GS 70
GS 88
GS 90
GS 94
GS 97
GS 98
GS 99
GS 100
GS 105
GS 107
GS 109
GS 115
GS 130
GS 136
GS 137
GS 140
GS 143
AG 15
AG 111
AG 192
PC 16
Movie 1
Movie 2
Movie 8
PSFC 1
PSFC 3
SPH 8
SP 5
DP 91
Movie 15
BWS2 2
BWS2 3
BWS2 19
BWS2 21
XY 39
XY 40
XY 41
XY 42
SM 1
SM 5
Movie 20
SM 12
SM 22
SM 42
SM 86
SM 90
Movie 22
SM 126
SM 129
SM 130
SM 141
PM2019 2
PM2019 20
PM2019 31
PM2019 63
VG 3
PM2019 145
PM2023 3
PM2023 4

TCG Cards

#65: Staryu
Rarity:
Common
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HP:
40
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#90: Misty's Staryu
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50
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#92: Misty's Staryu
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#56: Staryu
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#103: Staryu
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#83: Staryu
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#84: Staryu
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#23: Staryu
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#33: Staryu
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#32: Staryu
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#29: Staryu
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60
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#25: Staryu
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40
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#30: Staryu
Rarity:
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60
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#15: Staryu
Rarity:
Common
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60
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x2
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Energy
#30: Staryu
Rarity:
Common
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60
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#120: Staryu
Rarity:
Common
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60
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Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon Trade and Battle Day - Staryu
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Staryu
Started: 2004-09-25
Ended: 0000-00-00
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Tackle Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Harden Type Icon Status 30 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22 22
Water Gun
Type Icon Special 25 40 100 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 17 17
Rapid Spin Type Icon Physical 40 20 100 7 7 7 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 13 13
Recover Type Icon Status 10 10 10 10 12 12 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 19 19 27 27
Psywave Type Icon Special 15 100 13 13 13
Camouflage Type Icon Status 20 22 22 22 15 15 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60 16 16 16 18 18 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 32 32
Bubble Beam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100 18 18 18 22 22 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 31 31
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100 24 24 24 30 30 37 37 37 37
Minimize Type Icon Status 10 31 31 31 25 25 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 37 37 37 37
Brine
Type Icon Special 10 65 100 28 28 28 36 36
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30 46 46 46 33 33 42 42 42 42 37 37 37 43 43 42 42
Reflect Type Type Icon Status 15 35 35 35 40 40 46
Power Gem Type Icon Special 20 80 100 37 37 37 43 43 51 46 46 46
Confuse Ray Type Icon Status 10 100 40 40 40
Cosmic Power Type Icon Status 20 49 49 49 48 48 55 51 51 51 42 42 42
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100 42 42 42
Hydro Pump
Type Icon Special 5 110 80 53 53 53 52 52 60 55 55 55 46 46 46 50 50 47 47

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Hail Type Icon Status 10
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Rain Dance
Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Flash Type Icon Status 20 100
Recycle Type Icon Status 10
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Teleport Type Icon Status 20
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Waterfall
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Skull Bash Type Icon Physical 10 130 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Dazzling Gleam Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Scald
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Flash Cannon Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Thunder Type Icon Special 10 110 70
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Surf
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Brine
Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Whirlpool
Type Icon Special 15 35 85
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Zap Cannon Type Icon Special 5 120 50
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60
Tri Attack Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Psywave Type Icon Special 15 100
Bubble Beam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100
Water Gun
Type Icon Special 25 40 100

Egg Moves

Barrier Type Icon Status 20
Supersonic Type Icon Status 20 55
Aurora Beam Type Icon Special 20 65 100

Move Tutors

Gravity Type Icon Status 5
Recycle Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Pain Split Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Role Play Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Signal Beam Type Icon Special 15 75 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Twister Type Icon Special 20 40 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100