Misty's Staryu: Difference between revisions

Misty uses Staryu often as one of her main battling Pokémon throughout most of the series. It often shimmers when called into {{pkmn|battle}}s, and its core glows pink accompanied by a siren-like noise when tired or weakened.  

Staryu was first used to defend [[Mt. Moon]] against an attack by {{TRT}} in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. Staryu was sent out against {{MTR}}, who was trying to abduct a {{p|Clefairy}}. Misty next 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 {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}. It also seemed to be rather clumsy, as it missed {{TP|Ash|Butterfree}} and nearly slipped, almost falling into the water. Despite this Staryu was able to beat {{AP|Butterfree}} by tackling it into the water.

Staryu was also used for its strong swimming abilities, helping {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} escape the sunken [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', and also later helped the team escape [[James's Gyarados]] along with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. It also tried to help the gang get to the [[North Pole]] along with Goldeen, Starmie and {{AP|Squirtle}} in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', however it, along with its fellow swimmers, tired out before they made it. Misty also used Staryu during the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]] contest in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]''.

Misty auditioned Staryu for a part in a movie in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''. However, as is often the case with Misty calling out Staryu, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} came out instead. Staryu did get a part, however, by helping provide the rain effects for the final scene.

Staryu would again be called to help tow a raft to escape a 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 was often called into battle, even relied on when Misty had access to other Pokémon such as {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} and {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. Staryu's strength was called on in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', battling {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s {{p|Tentacruel}}. Upon entering battle, Marina commented 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}}.

[[File:Misty and Staryu.png|thumb|250px|Staryu and Misty in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'']]

In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', Staryu was entered into the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix with Ash alongside [[Ash's Pikachu]], his Squirtle, and Psyduck. The group competed against a team of {{p|Muk}} to see who could put out a fire the fastest. Staryu and Squirtle used duel Water Guns while Pikachu kicked dirt at it. Things went well until Psyduck got in the way and ended up getting thrown into the fire. Squirtle rescued it, but the loss in time cost them the match.

Staryu was also used to fight Ash a second time to win a {{AP|Totodile}} in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''. It battled his {{AP|Chikorita}}, showing high determination, digging in its heels against a Tackle and dodging through {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Vine Whip}}. It was also able to strike a powerful Water Gun that jetted Chikorita several feet up and across the battlefield. It was, however, beaten to the ground by a powerful Vine Whip. Misty later apologized to Staryu, saying she hoped she had not pushed it too hard and only did so because she had an immense amount of faith in the Pokémon, showing she had a very strong bond with Staryu and cared about it greatly.