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Starmie

Abilities

Natural CureIlluminateAnalytic(Hidden)
Height: 1.1 m (3'07")
Weight: 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 182
Base Stats
HP60
Atk75
Def85
SpA100
SpD85
Spe115
BST520
EV Yield: 2 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
139273
Def
157295
SpA
184328
SpD
157295
Spe
211361

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
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)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Psychic dual typing.

nor
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig½
poi
gro
fly
psy½
bug2
roc
gho2
dra
dar2
ste½
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark
Resists: Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel
Abilities
Natural Cure

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

AnalyticHidden Ability

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries26 entries

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, Let's Go Eevee

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.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

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, Pearl, Platinum

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, White

At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.

Black 2, White 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.

Moves (Gen 8)91 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TacklenorP40100%35
1Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
1Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
1SurfSTABwatS90100%15
1PsybeamSTABpsyS65100%20
1PsychicSTABpsyS90100%10
1RecovernorN5
1HardennorN30
1MinimizenorN10
1Light ScreenpsyN30
1SwiftnorS6020
1Rapid SpinnorP50100%40
1Cosmic PowerpsyN20
1BrineSTABwatS65100%10
1Power GemrocS80100%20
40Confuse RayghoN100%10

TM / HM

53 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
Ally SwitchpsyN15
AvalancheiceP60100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
BrineSTABwatS65100%10
Cosmic PowerpsyN20
Dazzling GleamfaiS80100%10
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Dream EaterSTABpsyS100100%15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
FlashnorN100%20
Flash CannonsteS80100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotgraS100%20
Gyro BallsteP100%5
HailiceN10
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Light ScreenpsyN30
Power GemrocS80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Psych UpnorN10
PsychicSTABpsyS90100%10
Psycho CutSTABpsyP70100%20
PsyshockSTABpsyS80100%10
Rain DancewatN5
RecyclenorN10
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RoundnorS60100%15
ScaldSTABwatS80100%15
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
Tri AttacknorS80100%10
TrickpsyN100%10
Trick RoompsyN5
Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15
Wonder RoompsyN10

Move Tutor

22 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ally SwitchpsyN15
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Dream EaterSTABpsyS100100%15
EndurenorN10
Expanding ForceSTABpsyS80100%10
Flip TurnSTABwatP60100%20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Meteor BeamrocS12090%10
Psych UpnorN10
RecyclenorN10
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
TrickpsyN100%10
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Wonder RoompsyN10
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Starmie may be holding when encountered.

Stardust
50% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Star Piece
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#121
Kanto#121
Johto#168
Hoenn#144
Johto (HGSS)#170
Unova (B2W2)#239
Kalos Coastal#035
Hoenn (ORAS)#149
Alola (SM)#185
Akala#112
Alola (USUM)#224
Akala (USUM)#125
Let's Go Kanto#121
Isle of Armor#099
Lumiose City#037
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

watHydro Pump110 powS
psyDream Eater100 powS
watSurf90 powS
psyPsychic90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
rocMeteor Beam120 powS
iceBlizzard110 powS
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Tools for Starmie

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.

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