[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Recover
item: Eviolite
ability: Analytic
nature: Timid
evs: 156 Def / 116 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
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.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Thunderbolt / Thunder Wave
move 3: Rapid Spin
move 4: Recover
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 116 HP / 156 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
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.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Staryu can run a Life Orb set to take advantage of its power and coverage, but it is extremely frail and vulnerable to being trapped by Diglett. Flip Turn or Teleport can be used to pivot out of unfavorable matchups; Flip Turn deals chip damage, while Teleport ensures that Staryu's teammate gets in unscathed. Finally, Staryu can serve as a dual screens setter on hyper offense, taking advantage of its higher Speed than other common setters like Natu.
Checks and Counters
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**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed resists all of Staryu's attacks bar Ice Beam and can set up Stealth Rock on it or cripple a teammate with Thunder Wave. However, it can be worn down throughout a match, especially if paired with a powerful special attacker like Abra or Porygon.
**Grookey**: Grookey threatens to OHKO Staryu with Grassy Glide and can set up Swords Dance while forcing it out. However, it is severely damaged by Ice Beam and fears being burned by Scald.
**Foongus**: Foongus freely switches into Staryu's STAB attacks, heals off any damage with Regenerator, and can deal heavy damage with Giga Drain or cripple one of Staryu's teammates with Spore. However, Analytic Staryu can 2HKO it with Ice Beam or Psychic.
**Frillish**: Frillish shrugs off most of Staryu's attacks and can heal off any damage or threaten Staryu with Will-O-Wisp + Hex. It can completely shut down Staryu with Cursed Body. However, it can be 2HKOed with prior damage or if it switches into an Analytic-boosted Thunderbolt with Stealth Rock up.
**Electric-type Attacks**: Electric-type STAB attacks from foes such as Magnemite can OHKO Staryu, while coverage moves such as Ponyta's Wild Charge and opposing Staryu's Thunderbolt can make it tough for Staryu to check these foes.
**Diglett**: Diglett can trap and remove a weakened Staryu with Earthquake, or it can guarantee an OHKO with Final Gambit and minimal prior damage. However, it cannot switch into Staryu safely and cannot revenge kill if it has a Rapid Spin Speed boost.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[gali, 107567]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [DC, 449990]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Offensive
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Recover
item: Eviolite
ability: Analytic
nature: Timid
evs: 156 Def / 116 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
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.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Thunderbolt / Thunder Wave
move 3: Rapid Spin
move 4: Recover
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 116 HP / 156 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
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.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Staryu can run a Life Orb set to take advantage of its power and coverage, but it is extremely frail and vulnerable to being trapped by Diglett. Flip Turn or Teleport can be used to pivot out of unfavorable matchups; Flip Turn deals chip damage, while Teleport ensures that Staryu's teammate gets in unscathed. Finally, Staryu can serve as a dual screens setter on hyper offense, taking advantage of its higher Speed than other common setters like Natu.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed resists all of Staryu's attacks bar Ice Beam and can set up Stealth Rock on it or cripple a teammate with Thunder Wave. However, it can be worn down throughout a match, especially if paired with a powerful special attacker like Abra or Porygon.
**Grookey**: Grookey threatens to OHKO Staryu with Grassy Glide and can set up Swords Dance while forcing it out. However, it is severely damaged by Ice Beam and fears being burned by Scald.
**Foongus**: Foongus freely switches into Staryu's STAB attacks, heals off any damage with Regenerator, and can deal heavy damage with Giga Drain or cripple one of Staryu's teammates with Spore. However, Analytic Staryu can 2HKO it with Ice Beam or Psychic.
**Frillish**: Frillish shrugs off most of Staryu's attacks and can heal off any damage or threaten Staryu with Will-O-Wisp + Hex. It can completely shut down Staryu with Cursed Body. However, it can be 2HKOed with prior damage or if it switches into an Analytic-boosted Thunderbolt with Stealth Rock up.
**Electric-type Attacks**: Electric-type STAB attacks from foes such as Magnemite can OHKO Staryu, while coverage moves such as Ponyta's Wild Charge and opposing Staryu's Thunderbolt can make it tough for Staryu to check these foes.
**Diglett**: Diglett can trap and remove a weakened Staryu with Earthquake, or it can guarantee an OHKO with Final Gambit and minimal prior damage. However, it cannot switch into Staryu safely and cannot revenge kill if it has a Rapid Spin Speed boost.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[gali, 107567]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [DC, 449990]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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