staryu

Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Illuminate: Increases the likelihood of encountering wild Pokémon.
• Natural Cure: Heals all status conditions upon switching out.
• Analytic (Hidden Ability): Boosts move power when moving last.

Physical Characteristics:

• Star-shaped Pokémon with five arms
• Central core is a golden, jewel-like sphere, often called a "core" or "gem"
• The core glows in various colors, depending on its condition or mood
• Lacks a face, eyes, or obvious mouth

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in the ocean and along beaches
• Known to regenerate lost arms, making it highly resilient
• Communicates through the light emitted from its core
• Often seen lying flat on the seabed or partially buried in sand

In Battle:

• Versatile and agile battler with a broad movepool
• Signature moves include Water Gun, Rapid Spin, and Bubble Beam
• Effective against Fire, Ground, and Rock types
• Vulnerable to Electric and Grass types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Starmie when exposed to a Water Stone

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by starfish, known for their regenerative abilities
• Its glowing core is sometimes mistaken for a gem or precious stone
• Often depicted in the anime as a mysterious and serene Pokémon
• Known for its distinctive "Hyaa!" cry in the Pokémon anime series

Staryu is a fascinating Water-type Pokémon with unique regenerative abilities and a distinctive appearance. Its adaptability in battles and its mysterious nature make it a popular choice among trainers and a frequent subject of study for Pokémon researchers.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

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• Black: If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
• Red: An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlesslyregenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
• Blue: An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlesslyregenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
• Yellow: As long as the center section is unharmed, it cangrow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
• Gold: At night, the cen­ ter of its body slowly flickerswith the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
• Silver: Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as longas the glowing central core re­ mains intact.
• Crystal: When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up fromthe sea floor, and its body's center core flickers.
• 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 Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.
• 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 Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.
• 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.
• Firered: It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
• Leafgreen: An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
• Diamond: If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
• Pearl: If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
• Platinum: If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
• Heartgold: At night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
• Soulsilver: Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
• White: If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.
• Black-2: As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
• White-2: As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.
• X: Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact.
• Y: It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.
• Omega-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 Pokémon look like the stars in the sky.
• Alpha-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 Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ultra-Sun: In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.
• Ultra-Moon: No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day!
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.
• Sword: If you visit a beach at the end of summer, you’ll be able to see groups of Staryu lighting up in a steady rhythm.
• Shield: Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.