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Staryu, the Star Shape Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Staryu
ID:#120Star Shape Pokémon
Height
0.8m
Weight
34.5kg
Catch Rate
225
Exp
68
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Staryu Pokémon SoulSilver: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Staryu in Pokémon SoulSilver. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 58 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon SoulSilver
Kanto

Staryu Pokemon SoulSilver 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 SoulSilver Staryu Sprites

Staryu front-facing sprite from Pokémon SoulSilverPrimary
Staryu back-facing sprite from Pokémon SoulSilverReverse
Staryu shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon SoulSilverShiny
Staryu shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon SoulSilverShiny Reverse

Pokémon SoulSilver Staryu Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Staryu via various methods in Pokémon SoulSilver.

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
HardennormalLv. 1
Water GunwaterLv. 6
Rapid SpinnormalLv. 10
RecovernormalLv. 15
CamouflagenormalLv. 19
SwiftnormalLv. 24
Bubble BeamwaterLv. 28
MinimizenormalLv. 33
Gyro BallsteelLv. 37
Light ScreenpsychicLv. 42
Power GemrockLv. 46
Cosmic PowerpsychicLv. 51
Hydro PumpwaterLv. 55

End of Move Database

Pokémon SoulSilver Staryu Locations

Staryu can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon SoulSilver, 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 rod
    Lv. 20
    Night
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    Night
    30%Frequent

Union Cave B2f

2 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 20
    Night
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    Night
    30%Frequent

Johto Route 34 Area

2 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 20
    Night
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    Night
    30%Frequent

Olivine City Area

2 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 20
    Night
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    Night
    30%Frequent

Johto Sea Route 40 Area

2 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 20
    Night
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    Night
    30%Frequent

Cianwood City Area

2 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 20
    Night
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    Night
    30%Frequent

Johto Route 47 Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 15-25
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 15-25
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 15-25
    1%Very Rare

Kanto Sea Route 19 Area

2 encounters
  • good rod
    Lv. 20
    Night
    10%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    Night
    30%Frequent