#0120
— Star Shape Pokémon
Staryu
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Staryu is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 340 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a special attacking profile. Its Illuminate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Staryu. Build around what Staryu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Staryu takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Staryu into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (85)
- Lowest stat
- HP (30)
- Offensive lean
- special
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 340 (low for the format)
Staryu is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 340 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a special attacking profile. Its Illuminate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Staryu. Build around what Staryu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Staryu
Staryu is the Star Shape Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 340 with Illuminate or Natural Cure as abilities.
What is Staryu weak to?
Staryu is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Staryu
To counter Staryu in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Staryu in competitive teams
Staryu can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Staryu on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
