#0120 Water

Staryu

Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Starmie for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Rainy
Check IVs
Max CP
1,308
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 1,157
Attack
137
Defense
112
Stamina
102
Staryu Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Tackle Power Gem

Power Gem costs 50 energy for 80 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Staryu takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 137
Defense 112
Stamina 102
Stat total
351
Buddy distance
3.0 km per candy
Second charged move
50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy)
15 per km
100% IV at Lv 20
661 CP

Staryu moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Tackle Best Normal 5 5 0.5s 10 10
Water Gun STAB Water 5 5 0.5s 10 10

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Bubble Beam STAB Water 45 33 2.0s 22.5 1.36
Power Gem Best Rock 80 50 3.0s 26.7 1.60
Swift Normal 65 50 3.0s 21.7 1.30
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Staryu
Staryu 50 Candy
Starmie
Starmie

Mega Evolution

Starmie
Starmie
300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises
Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie

Family

Staryu
Staryu This page
Starmie
Starmie
Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie Mega
Shadow forms Shadow Staryu Shadow Starmie

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Staryu is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Staryu

1
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 65.6DPS 1,268TDO 2
Regieleki
Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 59.1DPS 1,078TDO 3
Mega Sceptile
Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 54.6DPS 1,335TDO 4
Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 54.5DPS 1,264TDO 5
Kartana
Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 50.5DPS 976TDO 6
Mega Manectric
Mega ManectricMega Thunder FangWild Charge 49.4DPS 1,162TDO
Counters carrying Electric, Grass moves deal the most damage.

How to get Staryu

Team GO Rocket
Shadow Staryu arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 26 1,000
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 26 1,082
Raid Catch Lv 20 628 677
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 781 843
Egg Hatch Lv 20 628 677
Research Encounter Lv 15 475 512
GO Battle League Lv 20 628 677

Staryu in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Mega Ascension 31 Aug 2026 Wild spawn Yes
Blanche's Quest for Knowledge 26 May 2026 Wild spawn Yes

Is Staryu good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Staryu has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 16
Lv 2 51
Lv 3 86
Lv 4 121
Lv 5 156
Lv 6 191
Lv 7 225
Lv 8 260
Lv 9 295
Lv 10 330
Lv 11 363
Lv 12 396
Lv 13 429
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 462
Lv 15 495
Lv 16 529
Lv 17 562
Lv 18 595
Lv 19 628
Lv 20 661
Lv 21 694
Lv 22 727
Lv 23 760
Lv 24 793
Lv 25 826
Lv 26 859
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 892
Lv 28 925
Lv 29 958
Lv 30 991
Lv 31 1,008
Lv 32 1,025
Lv 33 1,041
Lv 34 1,058
Lv 35 1,074
Lv 36 1,091
Lv 37 1,107
Lv 38 1,124
Lv 39 1,140
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 1,157
Lv 41 1,171
Lv 42 1,186
Lv 43 1,201
Lv 44 1,216
Lv 45 1,231
Lv 46 1,246
Lv 47 1,262
Lv 48 1,277
Lv 49 1,292
Lv 50 1,308

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0120
Height
0.80 m
Weight
34.50 kg
Buddy size
Big
Candy to evolve
50
Family forms
5 released forms
Game ID
V0120_POKEMON_STARYU

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Staryu in Pokemon GO?

Staryu's best moveset is Tackle with Power Gem. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Staryu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Staryu takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.

What is Staryu's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Staryu reaches 1,308 CP at level 50 and 1,157 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Staryu?

A 15/15/15 Staryu shows 661 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 826 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 495 CP.

How do you get Staryu in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Mega Ascension (August 2026).

Can Staryu be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Staryu is in the game. It could be shiny in Mega Ascension (August 2026).

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