Staryu Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Staryu in Pokémon Crystal. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 37 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Crystal
KantoStaryu Pokemon Crystal 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.
Pokemon Crystal Staryu Sprites
Pokémon Crystal Staryu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Staryu via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 7 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Recover | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 31 |
| Minimize | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 43 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Staryu Locations
Staryu can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Cherrygrove City Area, Union Cave B2f, and Johto Route 34 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Sea Route 19 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 40 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 30% encounter rate (night).
Cherrygrove City Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 20Night10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Night30%Frequent
Union Cave B2f
2 encounters- good rodLv. 20Night10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Night30%Frequent
Johto Route 34 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 20Night10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Night30%Frequent
Olivine City Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 20Night10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Night30%Frequent
Johto Sea Route 40 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 20Night10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Night30%Frequent
Cianwood City Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 20Night10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Night30%Frequent
Kanto Sea Route 19 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 20Night10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Night30%Frequent
