Staryu

Staryu, (, Hitodeman), is a creature in the media franchise.
==Origin==
 is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in , and is categorized within the Pokédex at #120 as the "Star Shape Pokémon". It evolves into Starmie by using a Water Stone, and it is one of 's Pokémon both in the games and the animated series.
 is a special Normal-type move with 60 base power and perfect accuracy, which Staryu can learn naturally in every game.
Between Melee and Smash 4, Staryu's voice clips came from episodes of the Pokémon anime. One from The Water Flowers of Cerulean City was used in the Japanese versions of Melee and Brawl and every version of Smash 4. A different one from Bye Bye Psyduck was used in the non-Japanese versions of Melee (except the French version, which has a different clip) and Brawl.
==In Super Smash Bros. Melee==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Staryu appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee out of Poké Balls, replacing Starmie from Super Smash Bros. Once released it flies around looking for an opponent to target, and upon finding it it remains stationary and attacks with Swift, shooting a stream of damaging stars. Its attack can be easily DI'd out of. Touching Staryu while it's attacking also deals damage. Staryu's attack does not harm the summoner.
===Trophy===
Staryu features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.
==In Super Smash Bros. Brawl==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Staryu appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl out of Poké Balls in a reprisal of its previous role and behavior. It appears to move faster than the last game, making more difficult to avoid, and also seems to have a quicker rate of fire.
===Trophy===
===Sticker===
Name	Game 	Effect 	Fighter(s)
 	series	Attack +3	
==In Super Smash Bros. 4==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Staryu reappears in Super Smash Bros. 4 as a Poké Ball Pokémon, keeping its previous function, though its attack speed was visibly reduced.
===Trophy===
Staryu's trophy appears in both versions. In it is part of the Pokémon .
==In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate==
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Staryu once again returns as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, behaving as it did in Smash 4. While not directly changed, its shots link into each other more reliably due to the increased hitlag in Ultimate.
Staryu cannot be summoned on King of Fighters Stadium or Skyloft.
===Spirit===
No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max 	Ability 	Series
453	 	 	★ 	2 	1009 	5049	500	2501	452	2263	Electric Weakness	Pokémon Series	
==Gallery==
SSBUStaryu.png|Artwork of Staryu from Ultimate.
==Names in other languages==
==Trivia==
*Staryu is one of two Poké Ball Pokémon to replace a member of their evolution-line in later installments, the other being Weezing.
*Staryu replaced its evolved form Starmie from Melee onwards, because it was most likely based on from the Pokémon anime. used to have both Pokémon on her team at the time of Smash 64, but she only had Staryu since she had left her Starmie at her gym before Melee was released. Misty also used Staryu more often than Starmie regardless.
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