Staryu Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Staryu in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Staryu
Staryu is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 65.600 DPS.
Staryu can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Staryu is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Staryu resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Staryu is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (65.600 DPS), Regieleki (59.059 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (54.615 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Staryu: After defeating Staryu, the catch encounter will have a CP between 628 and 677 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 781-843 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Staryu from raids will have exactly 677 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Staryu?
The best counter for Staryu is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 65.600 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (59.059 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (54.615 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Staryu?
Staryu can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Staryu weak to?
Staryu is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Staryu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Staryu's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Staryu from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Staryu from raids will have 677 CP at level 20, or 843 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 628. If you see 677 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Staryu worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Staryu is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Staryu?
For the best moveset for Staryu itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Staryu stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Staryu without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Staryu can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (59.059 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (54.500 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Staryu in raids?
Weather boost information for Staryu is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.