Staryu

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Staryu (ヒトデマン Hitodeman in Japanese, Sterndu in German and Stari in French) is a basic water-type Pokémon, which resembles a five-armed starfish with some sort of yellow metal wrapped around the center. The metal has a red glowing gem-like spherical organ in the center, called the "core". Many believe that its eyeball is located in the center of the core. Similar to starfish, it has the ability to regenerate damage to its body, presumably including severed limbs; however, this is only possible if the core is intact, a limitation that starfish don't have. This fact means that it is unlikely a Staryu would grow back into five Staryus if all its limbs were severed and thrown back into the ocean, unlike a starfish. One of the limbs has a hole in the tip; this limb is used for spraying water in attacks such as Water Gun or Hydro Pump. Staryu evolves into Starmie with the aid of a water stone. Because it has no gender, it can only breed with Ditto, and can't learn any moves through breeding.

Staryu's name probably comes from the words "Star" (due to its shape) and "You." Staryu's evolution, Starmie, fits this pattern, forming "Me" and "You".

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Biology

Staryu is an enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle. As long as the centre is unharmed, it can grow back fully, even if it has been chopped to bits.

Staryu appear in large numbers by Horsea. At night, the centre of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat. When the starts twinkle, it floats up from the sea floor and its body's centre core also flickers. If you go to a beach towards the end of summer, the glowing cores look just like the stars in the night sky.

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Availability

In the first two generations, Staryu can be found commonly by fishing. In Red and Blue, they are found on Routes 19, 20, and the Seafoam Islands. In Yellow, they are found on Routes 19, 20, and 21, and also by surfing in the Seafoam Islands - the only place in the whole series where they can be found this way.

In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, they are found on Route 34, as well as in Olivine City, Mahogany Town, pond inside Goldenrod Day Care Center and the Cerulean City Gym.

In the third generation, Staryu are uncommon, but can still only be found by fishing. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, they are found in Lilycove City. In Leaf Green, they are found on Route 25, Cinnabar Island, Lavender Town, One Island, Pallet Town, Icefall Cave, and the SS Anne.

Staryu can not be caught in Fire Red, Colosseum, or XD.

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Anime Appearances

In the Pokémon Anime, Misty has a Staryu that she uses for battling. Staryu is one of the first Pokémon that Misty has in her possession, and is one of only two Pokémon that Misty carries with her for the entire series. Staryu is often a supporting Pokémon to other important water Pokémon such as Ash's Squirtle, or as one of the Pokémon that helps Brock across water when the main characters need to swim long distances.

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Manga Appearances

Staryu appears in chapters 6, 7, 65, 120, 207, 208, 211, and 232 of Pokémon Adventures. The first appearances are in the control of Misty. In Chapter 120, 12 attack Bill and are caught by Crystal. Later on, another one is owned Jack, a swimmer and recurring character.

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In the TCG

Staryu has appeared on eleven trading cards, always as an uncommon water card. They are in Base Set, Base Set 2, Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge, Neo Revelations, Skyridge (twice), EX Hidden Legends,EX Deoxys, and EX Delta Species(twice as well).

In the Gym sets, Staryu is owned by Misty.

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References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0761547614
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
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External links

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