Staryu Pokémon Sapphire: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Staryu in Pokémon Sapphire. 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 Sapphire
HoennStaryu Pokemon Sapphire 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 Sapphire Staryu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sapphire Staryu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Staryu via various methods in Pokémon Sapphire.
| 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 Sapphire Staryu Locations
Staryu can only be caught in Pokémon Sapphire 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