Staryu (#120)
Staryu (#120) is a Water-type Starshape Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Staryu in Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F), Cinnabar Island, and Route 19 and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Cinnabar Island (25%, Lv 15). It evolves into Starmie with a Water Stone. Its best stat is Speed (85), and its base stat total of 285 ranks #101 of 151.

- National No.
- #120
- Type
- Water
- Category
- Starshape Pokémon
- Height
- 2′07″ (0.8 m)
- Weight
- 76.0 lb (34.5 kg)
- Catch rate
- 225 of 255
- Base EXP
- 106
- Growth rate
- Slow
A mysterious Pokémon, Staryu can regrow any limb it loses in battle with no apparent effort.
Where to find Staryu in Pokémon Red
- Cinnabar Island: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 19: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 20: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 21: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B3F): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B4F): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B1F): walking, Lv 30, 19.9% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B2F): walking, Lv 30, 9.8% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | #141 of 151 | |
| Attack | 45 | #126 of 151 | |
| Defense | 55 | #96 of 151 | |
| Special | 70 | #63 of 151 | |
| Speed | 85 | #44 of 151 | |
| Total | 285 | #101 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Staryu
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| 17 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 22 | Harden | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 27 | Recover | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Minimize | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 47 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Staryu in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Staryu in Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F), Cinnabar Island, and Route 19 and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Cinnabar Island (25%, Lv 15).
What type is Staryu?
Staryu is Water type. It takes double damage from Electric and Grass.
What level does Staryu evolve?
Staryu evolves into Starmie with a Water Stone.
What moves does Staryu learn?
Staryu starts with Tackle and learns Water Gun (Lv 17), Harden (Lv 22), Recover (Lv 27), Swift (Lv 32), Minimize (Lv 37), Light Screen (Lv 42), and Hydro Pump (Lv 47) by leveling up. It can learn 25 TMs and HMs.
What are Staryu's base stats?
HP 30, Attack 45, Defense 55, Special 70, Speed 85, for a total of 285.
What's the catch rate of Staryu?
Staryu's catch rate is 225 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.