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No. 0121

Starmie

Mysterious Pokémon

Starmie
Official art
WaterPsychic
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
80 kg 176.4 lbs
Base stat total
520 top 22%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.
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Base stats

HP60120–167230–324
Atk7572–139139–273
Def8581–150157–295
SpA10094–167184–328
SpD8581–150157–295
Spe115108–183211–361
Total520Higher than 78% of all Pokémon
HP60Atk75Def85Spe115SpD85SpA100

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 115). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+183Max167No SP135Min121Scarf274Tailwind366

At max Speed, Starmie outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 183Starmie · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Starmie · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 135Starmie · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Grass2×

Resists

Fighting½×Fire½×Ice½×Psychic½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragonFairy

Abilities

  • Illuminate

    Doubles the wild encounter rate.

  • Natural Cure

    Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

  • AnalyticHidden ability

    Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#108 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Starminite (82.9%) · Natural Cure (67.1%) · Adamant (29.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (38.2%)

Moves Liquidation, Protect, Ice Spinner, Expanding Force

Singles

#57 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Starminite (92.8%) · Natural Cure (86.9%) · Adamant (55.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (38.4%)

Moves Ice Spinner, Aqua Jet, Flip Turn, Liquidation

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.99% of teams · rank #82 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Analytic
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Rapid Spin
  2. Ice Beam
  3. Surf
  4. Recover

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.45%
  • Rated 1500+1.3%
  • Rated 1630+0.99%
  • Rated 1760+1.29%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.99%

Moves

  • Rapid Spin97.1%
  • Ice Beam73%
  • Surf46%
  • Recover45.8%
  • Thunderbolt43.8%
  • Hydro Pump33.2%
  • Scald16.8%
  • Psychic15.3%
  • Flip Turn10%
  • Psyshock9.2%

Items

  • Life Orb30.7%
  • Mystic Water22.9%
  • Expert Belt12.5%
  • Air Balloon8.8%
  • Leftovers6.9%
  • Sitrus Berry6.6%

Abilities

  • 49.6%
  • 45.4%
  • 5%

EV spreads

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe39.5%
  • Timid 25 HP / 15 Def / 6 SpA / 20 Spe22.7%
  • Timid 20 HP / 12 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.4%
  • Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe6.2%
  • Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe5%

Checks & counters

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
1Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30
1Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
1Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
1MinimizeRaises the user’s evasion by two stages.NormalStatus——10
1Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
1PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
1PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
1Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
1RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5
1SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
1SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

TM / HM / TR 36

TM21Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM49ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
HM07WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMPsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TMReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TMDream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15
TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TMHailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10
TMSkill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMGyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
TMBrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TMAvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10
TMFlash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TMTrick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Mysterious Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Kanto#121Original Johto#168Original Hoenn#144Updated Johto#170Updated Unova#239Coastal Kalos#035New Hoenn#149Original Alola#185Original Akala#112Updated Alola#224Updated Akala#125Let’s Go Kanto#121Isle of Armor#099Lumiose#037
  1. Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.

    Shield
  2. This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.

    Sword
  3. The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  4. It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.

    Ultra Moon
  5. 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 Sun
  6. Its unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.

    Moon
  7. Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.

    Sun
  8. Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.

    Black 2 · White 2
  9. The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
  11. This Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.

    FireRed
  12. People in ancient times imagined that STARMIE were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.

    Emerald
  13. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  14. 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.”

    Ruby · Omega Ruby
  15. It is said that it uses the seven- colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.

    Crystal
  16. Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.

    Silver · SoulSilver
  17. The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.

    Gold
  18. The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.

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

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

Japanese
スターミー
Japanese (romaji)
Starmie
Korean
아쿠스타
Chinese (Traditional)
寶石海星
Chinese (Simplified)
宝石海星
French
Staross
German
Starmie
Spanish
Starmie
Italian
Starmie

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
182
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 3
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 12 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 12 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas
  • Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
  • Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas
  • Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
  • Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Hano BeachSOS Battle · Lv 22–25
  • Route 7SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–23
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Hano BeachSOS Battle · Lv 22–25
  • Route 7SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–23
Moon 1 area
  • Route 7SOS Battle · Lv 10–19
Sun 1 area
  • Route 7SOS Battle · Lv 10–19
X 1 area
  • Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
White 2 3 areas
  • Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
  • Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
  • Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
Black 2 3 areas
  • Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
  • Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
  • Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 41
White 1 area
  • Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 1 area
  • Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70