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No. 120 · National Pokédex

Staryu

ヒトデマン · Hitodeman · Stari
💧 Water
Height
0.8 m
Weight
34.5 kg
Category
Star Shape Pokémon
Generation
Generation 1
Staryu
🔊 Cry

⚡The Essentials on Staryu

Type
Water
Weaknesses
×2 Electric, Grass Table
Resistances
×½ Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Evolution
Staryu → Starmie (Water Stone)
Shiny
Shiny StaryuAlternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View
Stats
Total 340 · top stat: Speed (85) Detail
In Current Games
Other Names
Stari in French · ヒトデマン, Hitodeman in Japanese · Sterndu in German All Languages

📋Overview

Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon, No. 120 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Star Shape Pokémon. Height: 0.8 m, weight: 34.5 kg.

Staryu evolves into Starmie (Water Stone).

Abilities: Illuminate and Natural Cure. Hidden Ability: Analytic. Staryu is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves (×2 damage).

Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#120
National Pokédex
Category
Star Shape Pokémon
Status
Standard

📊Base Stats

The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.

HP
30
255
Attack
45
255
Defense
55
255
Special Attack
70
255
Special Defense
55
255
Speed
85
255
Total
340
Min HP (Lv. 100)
170
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
264
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently

🛡️Type Effectiveness

Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Water). See the type chart

Weak (×2) — 2 types
Electric
×2
Grass
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Fire
×½
Water
×½
Ice
×½
Steel
×½

✨Abilities

Ability 1
By illuminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered.
Ability 2
The Pokémon's status conditions are cured when it switches out.
Boosts the power of the Pokémon's move if it is the last to act that turn.

🌱Staryu Evolution

🔮Staryu Forms and Shiny

Staryu
Standard Form
Water
Shiny Availability
Shiny Staryu
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096. With Shiny Charm: 1/1365. Masuda Method: 1/683.

⚔️Staryu Moves

Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.

Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Harden
Normal Stat
—
—
30
1
Tackle
Normal Phys.
100%
40
35
4
Water Gun
Water Spec.
100%
40
25
8
Confuse Ray
Ghost Stat
100%
—
10
12
Rapid Spin
Normal Phys.
100%
50
40
13
Psywave
Psychic Spec.
100%
—
15
16
Minimize
Normal Stat
—
—
10
18
Bubble Beam
Water Spec.
100%
65
20
20
Swift
Normal Spec.
—
60
20
22
Camouflage
Normal Stat
—
—
20
24
Gyro Ball
Steel Phys.
100%
—
5
24
Psybeam
Psychic Spec.
100%
65
20
28
Brine
Water Spec.
100%
65
10
32
Light Screen
Psychic Stat
—
—
30
35
Reflect Type
Normal Stat
—
—
15
36
Power Gem
Rock Spec.
100%
80
20
40
Psychic
Psychic Spec.
100%
90
10
44
Surf
Water Spec.
100%
90
15
48
Recover
Normal Stat
—
—
5
52
Cosmic Power
Psychic Stat
—
—
20
56
Hydro Pump
Water Spec.
80%
110
5

🥚Advanced Breeding

Egg Groups
Water 3
Gender
Genderless
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.

🗺️Where to Find Staryu

Available in 28 games, 181 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.

Natively obtainable: Blue Red Yellow Crystal Gold Silver Emerald LeafGreen Ruby Sapphire Diamond HeartGold Pearl Platinum SoulSilver Black Black 2 White White 2 X Let’s Go, Eevee! Let’s Go, Pikachu! Moon Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Sun Shield Sword

Generation I

🔵
Blue 14 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (6)
Cinnabar Island Lv. 15 25%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 15 25%
Sea Route 19 Lv. 15 25%
Sea Route 21 Lv. 15 25%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 15 25%
Sea Route 20 Lv. 15 25%
Tall grass (8)
Seafoam Islands 1F Lv. 28 4%
Seafoam Islands B2F Lv. 28 5%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 29 5%
Seafoam Islands 1F Lv. 30 15%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 31 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 31 20%
Seafoam Islands B1F Lv. 32 15%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 33 10%
🔴
Red 8 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (6)
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 15 25%
Sea Route 19 Lv. 15 25%
Cinnabar Island Lv. 15 25%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 15 25%
Sea Route 20 Lv. 15 25%
Sea Route 21 Lv. 15 25%
Tall grass (2)
Seafoam Islands B1F Lv. 30 20%
Seafoam Islands B2F Lv. 30 10%
⭐
Yellow 22 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (12)
Pallet Town Lv. 5 20%
Pallet Town Lv. 10 40%
Cinnabar Island Lv. 10 20%
Cinnabar Island Lv. 15 40%
Vermilion City Lv. 15 20%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 20 30%
Sea Route 19 Lv. 20 30%
Sea Route 21 Lv. 20 30%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 20 30%
Sea Route 20 Lv. 30 20%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 40 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 40 10%
Surf (10)
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 30 4%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 30 10%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 30 5%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 30 1%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 30 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 30 1%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 30 10%
Seafoam Islands B3F Lv. 30 4%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 30 10%
Seafoam Islands B4F Lv. 30 5%

Generation II

💠
Crystal 14 encounters
Available ▼
Good Rod (7)
Cianwood City Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 19 Lv. 20 10% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 20 10% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 20 10% Night
Route 34 Lv. 20 10% Night
Olivine City Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 20 10% Night
Super Rod (7)
Cianwood City Lv. 40 30% Night
Sea Route 19 Lv. 40 30% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 40 30% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 40 30% Night
Route 34 Lv. 40 30% Night
Olivine City Lv. 40 30% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 40 30% Night
🟡
Gold 14 encounters
Available ▼
Good Rod (7)
Union Cave B2F Lv. 20 10% Night
Route 34 Lv. 20 10% Night
Olivine City Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 20 10% Night
Cianwood City Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 19 Lv. 20 10% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 20 10% Night
Super Rod (7)
Sea Route 19 Lv. 40 30% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 40 30% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 40 30% Night
Route 34 Lv. 40 30% Night
Olivine City Lv. 40 30% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 40 30% Night
Cianwood City Lv. 40 30% Night
⚪
Silver 14 encounters
Available ▼
Good Rod (7)
Sea Route 19 Lv. 20 10% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 20 10% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 20 10% Night
Route 34 Lv. 20 10% Night
Olivine City Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 20 10% Night
Cianwood City Lv. 20 10% Night
Super Rod (7)
Sea Route 19 Lv. 40 30%
Cherrygrove City Lv. 40 30%
Union Cave B2F Lv. 40 30%
Route 34 Lv. 40 30%
Olivine City Lv. 40 30%
Sea Route 40 Lv. 40 30%
Cianwood City Lv. 40 30%

Generation III

💚
Emerald 1 encounter
Available ▼
Super Rod (1)
Lilycove City Lv. 25-30 15%
🌿
LeafGreen 7 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (7)
Vermilion City Lv. 15-25 40%
S.S. Anne Lv. 15-25 40%
One Island Lv. 15-25 40%
Five Island Lv. 15-25 40%
Cinnabar Island Lv. 15-25 40%
Pallet Town Lv. 15-25 40%
Icefall Cave Lv. 15-25 40%
❤️
Ruby 1 encounter
Available ▼
Super Rod (1)
Lilycove City Lv. 25-30 15%
💙
Sapphire 1 encounter
Available ▼
Super Rod (1)
Lilycove City Lv. 25-30 15%

Generation IV

💎
Diamond 2 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (2)
Canalave City Lv. 20-40 15%
Sunyshore City Lv. 20-40 15%
🟡
HeartGold 17 encounters
Available ▼
Good Rod (7)
Olivine City Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 20 10% Night
Cianwood City Lv. 20 10% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 20 10% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 20 10% Night
Route 34 Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 19 Lv. 20 10% Night
Super Rod (7)
Sea Route 19 Lv. 40 30% Night
Route 34 Lv. 40 30% Night
Olivine City Lv. 40 30% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 40 30% Night
Cianwood City Lv. 40 30% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 40 30% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 40 30% Night
Surf (3)
Route 47 Lv. 15-25 5%
Route 47 Lv. 15-25 1%
Route 47 Lv. 15-25 4%
🦪
Pearl 2 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (2)
Canalave City Lv. 20-40 15%
Sunyshore City Lv. 20-40 15%
🪙
Platinum 2 encounters
Available ▼
Super Rod (2)
Canalave City Lv. 20-50 15%
Sunyshore City Lv. 20-50 15%
🤍
SoulSilver 17 encounters
Available ▼
Good Rod (7)
Sea Route 19 Lv. 20 10% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 20 10% Night
Route 34 Lv. 20 10% Night
Olivine City Lv. 20 10% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 20 10% Night
Cianwood City Lv. 20 10% Night
Cherrygrove City Lv. 20 10% Night
Super Rod (7)
Cherrygrove City Lv. 40 30% Night
Union Cave B2F Lv. 40 30% Night
Route 34 Lv. 40 30% Night
Olivine City Lv. 40 30% Night
Sea Route 40 Lv. 40 30% Night
Cianwood City Lv. 40 30% Night
Sea Route 19 Lv. 40 30% Night
Surf (3)
Route 47 Lv. 15-25 4%
Route 47 Lv. 15-25 1%
Route 47 Lv. 15-25 5%

Generation V

⚫
Black 2 encounters
Available ▼
Surf (1)
Route 13 Lv. 25-55 30%
Surf spots (1)
Route 13 Lv. 25-60 60%
⚫
Black 2 5 encounters
Available ▼
Surf (3)
Route 13 Lv. 25-40 30%
Undella Town Lv. 25-40 30%
Humilau City Lv. 30-45 30%
Surf spots (2)
Route 13 Lv. 25-40 60%
Undella Town Lv. 25-40 60%
⬜
White 2 encounters
Available ▼
Surf (1)
Route 13 Lv. 25-55 30%
Surf spots (1)
Route 13 Lv. 25-60 60%
⬜
White 2 5 encounters
Available ▼
Surf (3)
Route 13 Lv. 25-40 30%
Undella Town Lv. 25-40 30%
Humilau City Lv. 30-45 30%
Surf spots (2)
Route 13 Lv. 25-40 60%
Undella Town Lv. 25-40 60%

Generation VI

❎
X 1 encounter
Available ▼
Good Rod (1)
Route 8 Lv. 25 35%

Generation VII

🦊
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 encounters
Available ▼
Overworld water (3)
Route 18 Lv. 33-38 100%
Sea Route 19 Lv. 37-42 100%
Sea Route 21 Lv. 37-42 100%
⚡
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 encounters
Available ▼
Overworld water (3)
Route 18 Lv. 33-38 100%
Sea Route 19 Lv. 37-42 100%
Sea Route 21 Lv. 37-42 100%
🌙
Moon 5 encounters
Available ▼
Gift Pokémon (3)
Poké Pelago Lv. 21-27 8%
Poké Pelago Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago Lv. 49-55 4%
Super Rod (1)
Route 7 Lv. 10-19 1%
Tall grass (1)
Hano Beach Lv. 21-24 80%
☀️
Sun 5 encounters
Available ▼
Gift Pokémon (3)
Poké Pelago Lv. 21-27 8%
Poké Pelago Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago Lv. 49-55 4%
Super Rod (1)
Route 7 Lv. 10-19 1%
Tall grass (1)
Hano Beach Lv. 21-24 80%
🌒
Ultra Moon 6 encounters
Available ▼
Bubbling spots (1)
Route 7 Lv. 10-23 35%
Gift Pokémon (3)
Poké Pelago Lv. 21-27 5%
Poké Pelago Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago Lv. 49-55 4%
Super Rod (1)
Route 7 Lv. 10-18 5%
Tall grass (1)
Hano Beach Lv. 22-25 70%
🌞
Ultra Sun 6 encounters
Available ▼
Bubbling spots (1)
Route 7 Lv. 10-23 35%
Gift Pokémon (3)
Poké Pelago Lv. 21-27 5%
Poké Pelago Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago Lv. 49-55 4%
Super Rod (1)
Route 7 Lv. 10-18 5%
Tall grass (1)
Hano Beach Lv. 22-25 70%

Generation VIII

🛡️
Shield 1 encounter
Available ▼
Wild Area (1)
Isle of Armor
⚔️
Sword 1 encounter
Available ▼
Wild Area (1)
Isle of Armor

🔄Transfer to Pokémon HOME

How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.

Red
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Blue
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Yellow
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Gold
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Silver
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Crystal
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Ruby
→ Diamond Pal Park
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→ Diamond Pal Park
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Emerald
→ Diamond Pal Park
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→ Diamond Pal Park
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Diamond
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Pearl
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Platinum
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Black
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
White
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Black 2
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
White 2
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
X
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Sun
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Moon
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Sword
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Shield
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Note: Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.

🏆Competitive & Meta

📱Staryu in Pokémon GO

Staryu in Pokémon GO
  • 1,157Max CP (Lv. 40)
  • 661Perfect CP in Raids
  • 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
  • 50 🍬to evolve into Starmie
  • ✨ Shiny available
  • 🟣 Exists as Shadow
Pokémon GO entry: Staryu →

📖Pokédex Entries

Description by game, with language selection.

Black
“If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.”
Red
“An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.”
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
“If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.”
Pearl
“If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.”
Platinum
“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.”
White
“If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.”
Black 2
“As long as its red core remains, it can regenerate its body instantly, even if it’s torn apart.”
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!
“As long as the center section is unharmed, this Pokémon can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.”
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.”

🌍Multilingual Names

🇫🇷 Français
Stari
🇬🇧 English
Staryu
🇯🇵 漢字
ヒトデマン
🇯🇵 Kana
ヒトデマン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Hitodeman
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Sterndu
🇪🇸 Español
Staryu
🇮🇹 Italiano
Staryu
🇰🇷 한국어
별가사리
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
海星星
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
海星星
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Étoile
🇬🇧 EN
Star Shape Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ほしがたポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Sternform-Pokémon

🎬Media & Gallery

Official artwork
Dream World
Pokémon HOME
Gen V (animated)
Back sprite
Shiny
Gen I
Gen II
Gen III
Gen IV
Audio Cries

❓Frequently asked questions about Staryu

What type is Staryu?

Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon.

How do you evolve Staryu?

Staryu evolves into Starmie (Water Stone).

What are Staryu's weaknesses?

Staryu is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves (×2 damage).

What is Staryu's Hidden Ability?

Staryu's Hidden Ability is Analytic. Its regular Abilities are Illuminate and Natural Cure.

Where to find Staryu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?

In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Staryu appears in the wild in Wild Zones 2 (Lv. 5-7) and 10 (Lv. 31-33). Lumiose Pokédex number: 36. All Wild Zones

Can you get a Shiny Staryu in Pokémon GO?

Yes, Shiny Staryu is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry