Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Five Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Kanto | Four Island Icefall Cave Back | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Kanto | One Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Kanto | Route 19 | Good RodNight | 5–15 |
| Kanto | Route 19 | Super RodNight | 15–35 |
| Hoenn | Lilycove City | Super Rod | 25–30 |
| Hoenn | Route 106 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Hoenn | Route 109 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Cherrygrove | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Johto | Cherrygrove | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Johto | Cianwood | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Johto | Cianwood | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Johto | Olivine | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Johto | Olivine | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Johto | Route 19 | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Johto | Route 19 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Johto | Route 34 | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Johto | Route 34 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Johto | Route 40 | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Johto | Route 40 | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Johto | Route 47 | Surf | 15–25 |
| Johto | Union Cave B2F | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Johto | Union Cave B2F | Super RodNight | 40 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Attack
- 70
- Sp. Defense
- 55
- Speed
- 85
Abilities · Illuminate / Natural Cure
Hidden ability · Analytic
Size · 0.8 m · 34.5 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Starmie · Use Water Stone
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Staryu
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Harden |
| 4 | Water Gun |
| 8 | Confuse Ray |
| 12 | Rapid Spin |
| 16 | Minimize |
| 20 | Swift |
| 24 | Psybeam |
| 28 | Brine |
| 32 | Light Screen |
| 36 | Power Gem |
| 40 | Psychic |
| 44 | Surf |
| 48 | Recover |
| 52 | Cosmic Power |
| 56 | Hydro Pump |