Staryu Red Japan: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Staryu in Red Japan. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 33 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Red Japan
KantoStaryu Red Japan Pokedex Entry
Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off.
Red Japan Staryu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Staryu via various methods in Red Japan.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 17 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Recover | normal | Lv. 27 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 32 |
| Minimize | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 42 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 47 |
End of Move Database
Red Japan Staryu Locations
Staryu can be caught in 8 locations across Red Japan, including Seafoam Islands B3f, Seafoam Islands B4f, and Kanto Sea Route 19 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Sea Route 21 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 15 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 25% encounter rate.
Seafoam Islands B1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 3020%Frequent
Seafoam Islands B2f
1 encounter- walkLv. 3010%Uncommon
Seafoam Islands B3f
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1525%Frequent
Seafoam Islands B4f
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1525%Frequent
Kanto Sea Route 19 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1525%Frequent
Kanto Sea Route 20 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1525%Frequent
Cinnabar Island Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1525%Frequent
Kanto Sea Route 21 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1525%Frequent