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Starmie スターミー

Water Psychic Generation I Mysterious Pokémon
Height 1.1m Weight 80.0kg
Illuminate Natural Cure Analytic (Hidden Ability)

Pokémon Profile

Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.

Base Stats

Form Base Stats：Starmie · Total 520

HP 60
Attack 75
Defense 85
Sp. Atk 100
Sp. Def 85
Speed 115

Basic Info

Catch Rate
60（7.8%）
Egg Groups
Water 3
Egg Cycles
20
Base Friendship
50
EV Yield
Speed+2
Base Experience
182
Shape
Columnar
Color
Purple
Experience
1,250,000（Slow）

Type Matchups View full type chart →

Defensive (when attacked)

2× Weakness Electric ×2 Grass ×2 Bug ×2 Ghost ×2 Dark ×2
1/2 Resistance Fire ×0.5 Water ×0.5 Ice ×0.5 Fighting ×0.5 Psychic ×0.5 Steel ×0.5

Offensive (when attacking)

2× Weakness Fire ×2 Fighting ×2 Poison ×2 Ground ×2 Rock ×2

Evolution Chain

Staryu Staryu
Use Water Stone
Starmie Starmie

Learnset

Level Moves Type Category Power Accuracy PP
— Tackle Normal Physical 40 100 35
— Harden Normal Status — — 30
— Water Gun Water Special 40 100 25
— Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 10
— Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100 40
— Minimize Normal Status — — 10
— Swift Normal Special 60 — 20
— Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100 20
— Brine Water Special 65 100 10
— Light Screen Psychic Status — — 30
— Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 20
— Psychic Psychic Special 90 100 10
— Surf Water Special 90 100 15
— Recover Normal Status — — 10
— Cosmic Power Psychic Status — — 20
— Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80 5

Wild Encounters

Generation III

XD: Gale of Darkness

Location Level Method Chance
Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorLv.41Snag100%
Generation V

Black

Unova

Location Level Method Chance
Route 13Lv.35-70Surfing (ripples)5%

Black 2

Unova

Location Level Method Chance
Undella TownLv.30-40Surfing (ripples)4%
Humilau CityLv.35-45Surfing (ripples)4%
Route 13Lv.30-40Surfing (ripples)4%

White

Unova

Location Level Method Chance
Route 13Lv.35-70Surfing (ripples)5%

White 2

Unova

Location Level Method Chance
Undella TownLv.30-40Surfing (ripples)4%
Humilau CityLv.35-45Surfing (ripples)4%
Route 13Lv.30-40Surfing (ripples)4%
Generation VI

X

Kalos

Location Level Method Chance
Route 8Lv.35Super Rod5%
Generation VII

Let's Go, Eevee!

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 18Lv.33-38Overworld (water)100%
Sea Route 19Lv.37-42Overworld (water)100%
Sea Route 21Lv.37-42Overworld (water)100%

Let's Go, Pikachu!

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 18Lv.33-38Overworld (water)100%
Sea Route 19Lv.37-42Overworld (water)100%
Sea Route 21Lv.37-42Overworld (water)100%

Moon

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Route 7Lv.10-19SOS battle15%

Sun

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Route 7Lv.10-19SOS battle15%

Ultra Moon

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Hano BeachLv.22-25SOS battle15%
Route 7Lv.10-18SOS battle15%
Lv.10-23SOS battle (bubbling spot)15%

Ultra Sun

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Hano BeachLv.22-25SOS battle15%
Route 7Lv.10-18SOS battle15%
Lv.10-23SOS battle (bubbling spot)15%

Starmie Competitive Movesets & Sets

Starmie movesets cover 9 generations and 28 formats with 48 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.

9 Generation 28 Format 48 set
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Pokédex Entries

Generation I
Red：
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Yellow：
The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
Generation II
Gold：
The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a dif­ ferent color each time it is seen.
Silver：
Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geo­ metric shape.
Crystal：
It is said that it uses the seven- colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.
Generation III
Ruby：
STARMIE’s center section - the core - glows brightly in seven colors. Because of its luminous nature, this Pokémon has been given the nickname “the gem of the sea.”
Sapphire：
STARMIE swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship. The core at the center of this Pokémon’s body glows in seven colors.
Emerald：
People in ancient times imagined that STARMIE were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.
FireRed：
This Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.
LeafGreen：
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Generation IV
Diamond：
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
HeartGold：
The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
SoulSilver：
Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
Generation V
Black：
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Black 2：
Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
Generation VI
X：
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Y：
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Omega Ruby：
Starmie’s center section—the core—glows brightly in seven colors. Because of its luminous nature, this Pokémon has been given the nickname “the gem of the sea.”
Alpha Sapphire：
Starmie swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship. The core at the center of this Pokémon’s body glows in seven colors.
Generation VII
Sun：
Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.
Moon：
Its unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.
Ultra Sun：
Its sparkling core is called “the gem of the sea.” This core can be made into high-priced accessories that are traded in secret.
Ultra Moon：
It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.
Let's Go Pikachu：
The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.
Generation VIII
Sword：
This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.
Shield：
Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.