Where can I find Staryu in Polished Crystal?

Staryu can be found in 4 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Staryu is a water-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Staryu learn in Polished Crystal?

Staryu can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Staryuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Star Shape Pokémon

When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#187 Johto Dex · #120 National

Abilities

Illuminate(Primary)

Raises the rate of wild Pokémon.

Natural Cure(Secondary)

Switch-outs heal status problems.

Analytic(Hidden)

Boosts move power when moving last.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

water3

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

225

Poké Ball17.7%

Great Ball24.4%

Ultra Ball29.7%

Base Exp

106

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Stardust(50%)Starpiece(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Staryu

Base form

→

Starmie

Use Water Stone on Staryu

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How to Obtain

Look for Staryu common in Route 34 Coast while surfing, common in Route 40 while surfing, and common in Stormy Beach while surfing, among one other area. Wild ones range from level 20 to 29, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
4	Water GunLevel: 4Water Gun	water	40	100	25
4	Water GunLevel: 4Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
7	Rapid SpinLevel: 7Rapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
7	Rapid SpinLevel: 7Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
10	RecoverLevel: 10Recover	normal	0	100	5
10	RecoverLevel: 10Recover	Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.
13	HypnosisLevel: 13Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
13	HypnosisLevel: 13Hypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
16	SwiftLevel: 16Swift	normal	60	100	20
16	SwiftLevel: 16Swift	An attack that never misses.
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	An attack that may lower Speed.
22	AgilityLevel: 22Agility	psychic	0	100	30
22	AgilityLevel: 22Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
24	Gyro BallLevel: 24Gyro Ball	steel	1	100	5
24	Gyro BallLevel: 24Gyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28Pain Split	ghost	0	100	20
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28Pain Split	Adds user & foe's HPs. Shares total.
31	MinimizeLevel: 31Minimize	normal	0	100	10
31	MinimizeLevel: 31Minimize	Sharply raises the user's evasiveness.
35	ReflectLevel: 35Reflect	psychic	0	100	20
35	ReflectLevel: 35Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
37	Power GemLevel: 37Power Gem	rock	80	100	20
37	Power GemLevel: 37Power Gem	Attacks with a ray of gem-like light.
40	Confuse RayLevel: 40Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
40	Confuse RayLevel: 40Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
42	PsychicLevel: 42Psychic	psychic	90	100	10
42	PsychicLevel: 42Psychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
46	Light ScreenLevel: 46Light Screen	psychic	0	100	30
46	Light ScreenLevel: 46Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
49	Hydro PumpLevel: 49Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
49	Hydro PumpLevel: 49Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Dream Eater (Route 34 Coast)Dream Eater	psychic		100	100	15	Route 34 Coast
Dream Eater (Route 34 Coast)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.

TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM49TM49
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
ScaldScald	water	70	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Staryu. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Staryu resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Staryu, either offensively or defensively.

Staryuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry