Staryu
Staryu can hit with a quick water attack.
What this card does
Staryu's Water Gun attack costs one Water Energy and does 20 damage to your opponent's Pokémon.
It doesn't do anything extra, so it's straightforward but effective.
Water Gun
No game text. (20 damage)
This basic Staryu can quickly deal damage without requiring any support cards. Its simplicity makes it a reliable choice for new players or those looking for a solid water-type starter.
Attacks
Which deck it belongs in
Staryu works well in simple water-type decks that need a basic Pokémon to fill out the team or as a trainer's starting Pokémon.
- •Easy to use
- •Common card, so plenty available
- •Good for beginners
- •Doesn't do anything extra with its attack
- •Weak against lightning-type Pokémon
Pair Staryu with basic water-type Energy cards to ensure it has the necessary resources for each turn.
Staryu can be found in deep, dark waters where it uses its tentacles to catch prey.
Staryu is easy to include in your child's deck and can provide a steady source of damage without needing many supporting cards.
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