Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Sea
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 60 (23.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 182
- EV Yield
- 2 Spe
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Psychic dual typing.
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Generation VII
Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.
Its unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.
Its sparkling core is called “the gem of the sea.” This core can be made into high-priced accessories that are traded in secret.
It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.
The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.
Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
Generation II
The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a dif ferent color each time it is seen.
Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geo metric shape.
It is said that it uses the seven- colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.
Generation III
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.”
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.
People in ancient times imagined that STARMIE were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.
This POKéMON has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Generation IV
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
Generation V
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
Generation VI
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
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.”
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.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 1 | SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Recover | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Minimize | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 1 | Rapid Spin | nor | P | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
53 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dream EaterSTAB | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Flash Cannon | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psycho CutSTAB | psy | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Recycle | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Tri Attack | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
22 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Dream EaterSTAB | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Recycle | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
Items that wild Starmie may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Starmie
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Starmie
Starmie is a Water and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers. Starmie stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Starmie Base Stats
Starmie has a base stat total of 520, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Speed at 115 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Starmie excels as a special attacker. Starmie is fast with a base Speed of 115.
Starmie Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water and Psychic-type, Starmie is weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel-type attacks. This gives Starmie 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Starmie Abilities
Starmie's abilities include Natural Cure, Illuminate, Analytic. Natural Cure cures any major status ailment upon switching out.. Illuminate doubles the wild encounter rate. Its Hidden Ability is Analytic, which strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Starmie Moves & Learnset
Starmie can learn 91 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 53 via TM/HM, and 22 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Dream Eater (Psychic, 100 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power). For coverage, Starmie can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Meteor Beam (Rock).
Training Starmie
Starmie has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Starmie yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Starmie belongs to the Water3 egg group. Starmie is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Staryu → Starmie). Wild Starmie may be found holding Stardust or Star Piece.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Starmie. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Starmie, or use the team builder to see how Starmie fits into your squad.
