#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.
Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Staryu is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Staryu has no type immunities.
To counter Staryu in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Staryu's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
