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Staryu Movesets & Competitive Sets

Staryu ヒトデマン

Staryu movesets cover 8 generations and 14 formats with 19 sets in total. Each set lists moves, ability, item, nature, EVs and Tera type picks with analysis, and can be copied with one click.

Water Generation I
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Generation
8
Format
14
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19

Staryu Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 8 Sets （Format 2 · 3 set）

Defensive

LC Generation 8
Item
Eviolite
Ability
Natural Cure
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 116 / Defense 156 / Speed 236
Moves
  • Scald Water Special
    Power 80 Accuracy 100 PP 15

    The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

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    Thunderbolt Electric Special
    Power 90 Accuracy 100 PP 15
    Thunder Wave Electric Status
    Accuracy 90 PP 20
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Analysis

Defensive Staryu is a reliable entry hazard remover and answer to opposing Water- and Ground-types. If teammates adequately handle Water-types, Thunder Wave can be run over Thunderbolt to cripple threats like opposing Staryu and Abra. 116 HP EVs let Staryu more reliably check threats such as Natu if Stealth Rock is up, as well as avoid the OHKO from Diglett's Final Gambit. Natural Cure gives Staryu a pseudo-immunity to status from foes like Frillish and from attacks like Scald and Sludge Bomb. This set removing Stealth Rock helps teammates like Ponyta. Larvesta in particular makes a fantastic teammate; it needs Stealth Rock off the field to be effective and is one of the best counters to Grass-types in the metagame, while Staryu can handle opposing Water-types. Koffing checks Grass-types and Mienfoo while benefiting from Staryu spinning and checking Ground-types. Natu works in tandem with Staryu to keep entry hazards off the field and can check Ferroseed, Foongus, and Grookey.

Offensive

LC Generation 8
Item
Eviolite
Ability
Analytic
Nature
Timid
EVs
Defense 156 / Sp. Atk 116 / Speed 236
Moves
  • Hydro Pump Water Special
    Power 110 Accuracy 80 PP 5

    A powerful water- type attack.

  • Thunderbolt Electric Special
    Power 90 Accuracy 100 PP 15

    An attack that may cause paralysis.

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Analysis

Staryu is one of Little Cup's few viable offensive Water-types thanks to its high Speed, good coverage, and reliable recovery. Thunderbolt hits Water-types like Mareanie, Frillish, and opposing Staryu, as well as Natu, for super effective damage. Ice Beam hits opposing Grass-types and is Staryu's best option against Ferroseed, while Psychic instead hits opposing Mienfoo and Poison-types super effectively. This set can run Rapid Spin over one of its coverage attacks, letting Staryu support its teammates with entry hazard control or act as a cleaner. Analytic lets Staryu deal extra damage to switch-ins, most notably netting a 2HKO on Foongus, as well as Frillish after Stealth Rock. Offensive Staryu is a useful soft check to a wide range of foes, from passive special attackers like Natu and Mareanie to dangerous offensive threats like Mudbray and Ponyta. A reliable answer to bulky Grass-types like Ferroseed and Foongus is important for Staryu to be effective; Natu is a great teammate because it handles both of these threats. Ponyta has great offensive and defensive synergy with Staryu; it handles Grass-types, while Staryu takes care of Water-types and Onix. Trapinch can trap and remove Ferroseed. Fire-weak teammates like Ferroseed and Pawniard appreciate Staryu's ability to switch into opposing Ponyta. Poison-types like Koffing and Foongus can handle Grookey, while Staryu checks opposing Ground-types. If running Rapid Spin, Larvesta makes an ideal teammate, handling Grass-types and benefitting from Staryu keeping Stealth Rock off the field.

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