Staryu - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Staryu can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Staryu learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
10Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
15RecoverNormalStatus
19CamouflageNormalStatus
24SwiftNormalSpecial 60
28BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
33MinimizeNormalStatus
37Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
42Light ScreenPsychicStatus
46Power GemRockSpecial 70 100
51Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 120 80

Egg moves

Staryu does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Moves learnt by HM

Staryu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Staryu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Staryu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Staryu learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
10Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
15RecoverNormalStatus
19CamouflageNormalStatus
24SwiftNormalSpecial 60
28BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
33MinimizeNormalStatus
37Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
42Light ScreenPsychicStatus
46Power GemRockSpecial 70 100
51Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 120 80

Egg moves

Staryu does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Platinum.

Move Tutor moves

Staryu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Staryu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Staryu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Staryu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Staryu learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
10Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
15RecoverNormalStatus
19CamouflageNormalStatus
24SwiftNormalSpecial 60
28BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
33MinimizeNormalStatus
37Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
42Light ScreenPsychicStatus
46Power GemRockSpecial 70 100
51Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus
55Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 120 80

Egg moves

Staryu does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move Tutor moves

Staryu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
GravityPsychicStatus
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Pain SplitNormalStatus
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Staryu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 15 70
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Staryu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Staryu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor