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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 Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Staryu in Pokémon Yellow. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 33 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Yellow
Kanto

Staryu Pokemon Yellow 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 Yellow Staryu Sprites

Staryu front-facing sprite from Pokémon YellowPrimary
Staryu back-facing sprite from Pokémon YellowReverse

Pokémon Yellow Staryu Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
Water GunwaterLv. 17
HardennormalLv. 22
RecovernormalLv. 27
SwiftnormalLv. 32
MinimizenormalLv. 37
Light ScreenpsychicLv. 42
Hydro PumpwaterLv. 47

End of Move Database

Pokémon Yellow Staryu Locations

Staryu can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Cinnabar Island Area, Pallet Town Area, and Seafoam Islands B3f. The most reliable spawn is at Pallet Town Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 10 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 40% encounter rate.

Seafoam Islands B3f

7 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    10%Uncommon
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    10%Uncommon
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    1%Very Rare
  • super rod
    Lv. 20
    30%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Seafoam Islands B4f

7 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    10%Uncommon
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    10%Uncommon
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 30
    1%Very Rare
  • super rod
    Lv. 20
    30%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon

Kanto Sea Route 19 Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 20
    30%Frequent

Kanto Sea Route 20 Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 30
    20%Frequent

Cinnabar Island Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 10
    20%Frequent

Pallet Town Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 5
    20%Frequent

Kanto Sea Route 21 Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 20
    30%Frequent

Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    20%Frequent