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'''Misty's Staryu''' (Japanese: '''カスミのヒトデマン''' ''Kasumi's Hitodeman'') was one of the three original {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Misty}} in the [[Kanto]] region in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and Misty also has a Staryu in most of the games she appears in.

[[File:Miisty Staryu Debut.png|left|thumb|200px|Staryu in its debut]]

Misty uses Staryu often as one of her main battling Pokémon throughout most of the series. It doesn't seem to have much of a personality due to its extremely un-anthropomorphic features, but Misty says she's able to recognize its emotions and feelings. It often shimmered when called into {{pkmn|battle}}s, and its core glowed pink accompanied by a siren like 'Bing' when tired or weakened.  

Misty auditioned Staryu for a part in a movie in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]'', however, as is often the case with Misty calling out Staryu, Psyduck came out instead. Staryu did get a part however, helping provide the rain effect for the final scene.  

Its media career also included dancing on stage in ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'' to help a traveling riverboat show that dubbed acting Pokémon with human voices back stage.

In ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', a wild {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}} seeks protection from James and Meowth by hiding behind Misty. Misty's Staryu defeats [[James's Weezing]] by using {{m|Tackle}} followed by {{m|Double-Edge}}, which not only cut through Weezing's {{m|Smog}} but also sent Weezing flying.

In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' Staryu was called up against [[Molly Hale]]. Being under water, Staryu showed to be even more capable than on land. It went up against {{p|Mantine}} and scored a couple of {{m|Tackle}}s before looping round for another run. Before it was able to hit, Staryu was hit by Mantine's {{m|Whirlpool}}, although the attack, even combined with a direct hit from {{m|BubbleBeam}}, wasn't able to even affect it slightly. It then easily dissipated the Whirlpool with {{m|Rapid Spin}} and went on the offensive with several high speed Tackles, chasing Mantine through the water in dogged pursuit.

Despite being one of the oldest Pokémon Misty owns, Staryu is still used, even in recent episodes. It was called on in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' to defend the [[Cerulean Gym]] from a challenge by the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. Staryu battled very well, until the brother's {{p|Hitmonchan}} launched a sneak attack on it, knocking it out. Despite not being able to battle, Staryu won by default due to the Pokémon Brother's cheating by using that illegal sneak attack. He tried to justify himself but [[Nurse Joy]]'s ruling stood.  

Misty used Staryu quite often in Kanto and during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga. However, after she captured her {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}}, she started to use it less often. By the end of the Johto saga, Misty hardly ever used Staryu, preferring to use her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}.

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