Staryu Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Staryu in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 54 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohStaryu Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Staryu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Staryu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Staryu via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 6 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 10 |
| Recover | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Camouflage | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 28 |
| Minimize | normal | Lv. 33 |
| Gyro Ball | steel | Lv. 37 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 42 |
| Power Gem | rock | Lv. 46 |
| Cosmic Power | psychic | Lv. 51 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 55 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Staryu Locations
Staryu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Canalave City Area and Sunyshore City Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sunyshore City Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 20 and 50 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 15% encounter rate.
Canalave City Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-5015%Uncommon
Sunyshore City Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-5015%Uncommon