Misty's Staryu: Difference between revisions

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==In the anime==

====[[Original series]]====

=====Kanto=====

Staryu first appeared in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', where it was sent out by Misty to defeat {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} at [[Mt. Moon]].  It first attacked Meowth with a {{m|Swift}}, followed by a {{m|Water Gun}} that sent him blasting off.

Misty used Staryu in her Gym battle against {{Ash}} in [[EP007|the next episode]]. When Ash did not recognize Staryu, he used his [[Pokédex]] on it; he later commented "Leave it to a girl to show off her jewelry!". Staryu demonstrated an Ability similar to {{a|Natural Cure}}, despite Abilities not having been introduced at the time, by diving into the water to negate {{TP|Ash|Butterfree}}'s {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}. It also seemed to be rather clumsy, as it missed Butterfree and nearly slipped, almost falling into the water. Despite this, Staryu was able to beat Butterfree by Tackling it into the water.

Misty intended to use Staryu during the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]] contest in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', but, as is often the case with Misty calling out Staryu, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} came out instead. A similar situation happened in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', where Misty wanted to have Staryu audition for a movie. However, Staryu did get a role in helping provide the rain effects for the final scene.

=====Orange Islands=====

Staryu would again be called to help tow a raft to escape a [[Fukuhara Island No. 4|crumbling island]] made up of {{p|Kabuto}} that were then reviving in ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''. It also danced on stage in ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'' to help a traveling riverboat show that dubbed acting Pokémon with human voices backstage.

Staryu's strength was called upon in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', battling {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s {{p|Tentacruel}}. Upon entering battle, Marina commented that it was an excellent looking Staryu, and Misty responded that Staryu was one of her favorite Pokémon and that she polished it daily. The pampering appeared to pay off, as it was able to take down Tentacruel with one Swift attack. It was, however, defeated by Marina's powerful {{p|Psyduck}}.

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

=====Johto=====

Although Misty used Staryu quite often in Kanto and during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga, after she {{pkmn2|caught}} her Poliwag, 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 Politoed.

In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Staryu was called up against [[Molly Hale]]. Being underwater, Staryu showed to be even more capable than on land. It went up against {{p|Mantine}} and scored a couple of Tackles before looping around 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 Bubble Beam, was not able to even affect it slightly. It then easily dissipated the Whirlpool with Rapid Spin and went on the offensive with several high speed Tackles, chasing Mantine through the water in dogged pursuit. The rest of the battle was not shown.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Misty sent Staryu out to destroy [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's mecha]] with Bubble Beam.

===Personality and characteristics===

===Moves used===

{{anmov|normal|Swift|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone}}

{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone|rec=yes}}

{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}

{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff}}

{{anmov/f|water}}

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===Pokémon Adventures===

[[File:Misty Staryu Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Staryu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

Misty's Staryu (nicknamed ヒトちゃん ''Hito-chan'' in the Japanese version) debuted in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', defending an injured Misty from her rampaging [[Gyara|Gyarados]]. It was on the brink of fainting when {{adv|Red}} intervened, buying Staryu enough time to {{m|recover}} and launch a joint attack with [[Saur]] before Red captured the Atrocious Pokémon.

In ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'', Staryu was used to defend against [[Koga]]'s newly-evolved {{p|Rhydon}}; however, despite its type advantage, it lost to the stronger opponent.

In ''[[PS069|Playing Horsea]]'', Staryu was used to battle the army of {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon attacking [[Cerulean City]].

==Trivia==

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