Water Gun + Bubble Beam
The best moveset for Staryu in raids is Water Gun and Bubble Beam (6.44 DPS, 50.2 TDO).
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Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Staryu has a maximum CP of 1,308. It is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Staryu is Water Gun and Bubble Beam.
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Raid Attacker
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Staryu takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Staryu takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
Tackle
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Water Gun550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Swift65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.2s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Power Gem80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Bubble Beam45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Staryu can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Staryu can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Staryu maxes out at 1,308 CP. Raid catches are 613 to 661 CP, or 766 to 826 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 459 to 495 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 1308 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 459 CP - 495 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 613 CP - 661 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 613 CP - 661 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 766 CP - 826 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Staryu’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 CP | 2 | 51 CP | 3 | 86 CP |
| 4 | 121 CP | 5 | 156 CP | 6 | 191 CP |
| 7 | 225 CP | 8 | 260 CP | 9 | 295 CP |
| 10 | 330 CP | 11 | 363 CP | 12 | 396 CP |
| 13 | 429 CP | 14 | 462 CP | 15 | 495 CP |
| 16 | 529 CP | 17 | 562 CP | 18 | 595 CP |
| 19 | 628 CP | 20 | 661 CP | 21 | 694 CP |
| 22 | 727 CP | 23 | 760 CP | 24 | 793 CP |
| 25 | 826 CP | 26 | 859 CP | 27 | 892 CP |
| 28 | 925 CP | 29 | 958 CP | 30 | 991 CP |
| 31 | 1008 CP | 32 | 1025 CP | 33 | 1041 CP |
| 34 | 1058 CP | 35 | 1074 CP | 36 | 1091 CP |
| 37 | 1107 CP | 38 | 1124 CP | 39 | 1140 CP |
| 40 | 1157 CP | 41 | 1171 CP | 42 | 1186 CP |
| 43 | 1201 CP | 44 | 1216 CP | 45 | 1231 CP |
| 46 | 1246 CP | 47 | 1262 CP | 48 | 1277 CP |
| 49 | 1292 CP | 50 | 1308 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Staryu’s Water-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Staryu.
WaterMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #120 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 34.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | Genderless |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 750 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Staryu |
|  Starmie |
| Starmie |
|  Mega Starmie |
Staryu’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Staryu
Starmie
Mega Starmie
Shadow Staryu
Shadow StarmieThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.39 m | 0.4 m | 0.8 m | 1.2 m | 1.4 m |
Staryu's height ranges from 0.392 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.392 m1′03″ | 0.4 m1′04″ |
| XS | 0.4 m1′04″ | 0.6 m2′00″ |
| M | 0.6 m2′00″ | 1 m3′03″ |
| XL | 1 m3′03″ | 1.2 m3′11″ |
| XXL | 1.2 m3′11″ | 1.4 m4′07″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Staryu from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Staryu. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle. |
| Yellow | As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits. |
| Gold | At night, the cen ter of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat. |
| Silver | Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core re mains intact. |
| Crystal | When the stars twinkle at night, it floats up from the sea floor, and its body's center core flickers. |
| Ruby | STARYU’s center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these POKéMON look like the stars in the sky. |
| Sapphire | STARYU apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this POKéMON simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs. |
| Emerald | It gathers with others in the night and makes its red core glow on and off with the twinkling stars. It can regenerate limbs if they are severed from its body. |
| FireRed | It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light. |
| LeafGreen | An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. |
| HeartGold | At night, the middle of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat. |
| SoulSilver | Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact. |
| Black 2, White 2 | As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart. |
| X | Even if its body is torn, it can regenerate as long as the glowing central core remains intact. |
| Y | It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light. |
| Omega Ruby | Staryu’s center section has an organ called the core that shines bright red. If you go to a beach toward the end of summer, the glowing cores of these Pokémon look like the stars in the sky. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Staryu apparently communicates with the stars in the night sky by flashing the red core at the center of its body. If parts of its body are torn, this Pokémon simply regenerates the missing pieces and limbs. |
| Sun | Large numbers of these Pokémon make their home at the seaside. At night, a strange red glow radiates from the center of their bodies. |
| Moon | This Pokémon gets nibbled on by Lumineon and others. Thanks to its red core, it regenerates fast, so it’s unconcerned by their snack attacks. |
| Ultra Sun | In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu. |
| Ultra Moon | No number of injuries can bother Staryu. Its amazing regenerative powers return it to its previous state in half a day! |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits. |
| Sword | If you visit a beach at the end of summer, you’ll be able to see groups of Staryu lighting up in a steady rhythm. |
| Shield | Fish Pokémon nibble at it, but Staryu isn’t bothered. Its body regenerates quickly, even if part of it is completely torn off. |
Staryu’s best moves are Water Gun and Bubble Beam, for 6.44 DPS and 50.2 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Staryu tops out at 1,157 CP at Level 40 and 1,308 CP at Level 50.
Staryu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Staryu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Staryu: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Staryu
Shiny Staryu
