Where can I find Staryu in SoulGold?

Staryu can be found in 27 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Staryu is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Staryu learn in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold

water

Pokédex Entry

Star Shape Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#120

Abilities

Illuminate(Primary)

Encounter rate increases.

Natural Cure(Secondary)

Heals upon switching out.

Analytic(Hidden)

Moving last boosts power.

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

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

Staryu

Base form

→

Starmie

Use Water Stone on Staryu

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How to Obtain

Look for Staryu very common in Route 33 while fishing with Old Rod or fishing with Good Rod, common in Cianwood City while fishing with Super Rod, and common in Route 34 while fishing with Super Rod, among 10 other areas. Wild ones range from level nine to 40.

Wild Encounters (14)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
4	Water GunLevel: 4Water Gun	water	40	100	25
4	Water GunLevel: 4Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
8	Confuse RayLevel: 8Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
8	Confuse RayLevel: 8Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
12	Rapid SpinLevel: 12Rapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
12	Rapid SpinLevel: 12Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
16	MinimizeLevel: 16Minimize	normal	0	0	0
16	MinimizeLevel: 16Minimize	Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness.raise evasiveness.
20	SwiftLevel: 20Swift	normal	60	0	20
20	SwiftLevel: 20Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
24	PsybeamLevel: 24Psybeam	psychic	65	100	20
24	PsybeamLevel: 24Psybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
28	BrineLevel: 28Brine	water	65	100	10
28	BrineLevel: 28Brine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
32	Light ScreenLevel: 32Light Screen	psychic	0	0	30
32	Light ScreenLevel: 32Light Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
36	Power GemLevel: 36Power Gem	rock	0	100	20
36	Power GemLevel: 36Power Gem	Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds.
40	PsychicLevel: 40Psychic	psychic	90	100	10
40	PsychicLevel: 40Psychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
44	SurfLevel: 44Surf	water	0	100	15
44	SurfLevel: 44Surf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
48	RecoverLevel: 48Recover	normal	0	0	20
48	RecoverLevel: 48Recover	Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
52	Cosmic PowerLevel: 52Cosmic Power	psychic	0	0	20
52	Cosmic PowerLevel: 52Cosmic Power	Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a mystic power.
56	Hydro PumpLevel: 56Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
56	Hydro PumpLevel: 56Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

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 SoulGold

Pokédex Entry