Staryu Pokémon Moon: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Staryu in Pokémon Moon. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 49 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Moon
AlolaStaryu Pokemon Moon 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 Moon Staryu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Moon Staryu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Staryu via various methods in Pokémon Moon.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 4 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 7 |
| Recover | normal | Lv. 10 |
| Psywave | psychic | Lv. 13 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 18 |
| Camouflage | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Gyro Ball | steel | Lv. 24 |
| Brine | water | Lv. 28 |
| Minimize | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Reflect Type | normal | Lv. 35 |
| Power Gem | rock | Lv. 37 |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | Lv. 40 |
| Psychic | psychic | Lv. 42 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 46 |
| Cosmic Power | psychic | Lv. 49 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 53 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Moon Staryu Locations
Staryu can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Moon, including Hano Beach Area, Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached. The most reliable spawn is at Hano Beach Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 21 and 24 by walking through tall grass with a 80% encounter rate.
Alola Route 7 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 10-191%Very Rare
Hano Beach Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 21-2480%Common
Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
1 encounter- giftLv. 37-435%Rare
Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
1 encounter- giftLv. 21-278%Rare
Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
1 encounter- giftLv. 49-554%Very Rare