Staryu Pokémon Ruby: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Staryu in Pokémon Ruby. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 35 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Ruby
HoennStaryu Pokemon Ruby 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 Ruby Staryu Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Ruby Staryu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Staryu via various methods in Pokémon Ruby.
| 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 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 37 |
| Cosmic Power | psychic | Lv. 42 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 46 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Ruby Staryu Locations
Staryu can only be caught in Pokémon Ruby at Lilycove City Area, where it appears between Lv. 25 and 30 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 15% encounter rate.
Lilycove City Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 25-3015%Uncommon