No. 0121
Starmie
Mysterious Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.1 m 3′07″
- Weight
- 80 kg 176.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 520 top 22%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 2.3 m 7′07″
- Weight
- 80 kg 176.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 620 top 2%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.See all 19 entries
Base stats
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
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.
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.
At max Speed, Starmie outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 183Starmie · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167Starmie · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 135Starmie · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega 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.
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 120). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Starmie outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189Mega Starmie · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172Mega Starmie · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 140Mega Starmie · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega 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
Resists
Takes normal damage from 7 types
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.
- Huge Power
Doubles Attack in battle.
Competitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#108 of 262 used
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
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
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- 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
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%
Common teammates
Samurott-Hisui47%
Glimmora40.2%
Golisopod-Mega34.4%
Garchomp30.9%
Rotom-Heat24%
Corviknight21.7%
Ceruledge14.6%
Mabosstiff13.3%
Checks & counters
Samurott-Hisui75.8%
Rillaboom50.2%
Slowking-Galar25.9%
Garchomp8.7%
Glimmora3.2%
Corviknight13.5%
0.18% of teams · rank #160 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Natural Cure
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Scald
- Power Gem
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.76%
- Rated 1500+0.72%
- Rated 1630+0.55%
- Rated 1760+0.18%
Usage by month
Moves
- Ice Beam96%
- Thunderbolt90.4%
- Scald42.1%
- Power Gem39.9%
- Surf37.6%
- Rapid Spin33.8%
- Hydro Pump17.4%
- Trick Room15.6%
- Psychic10.7%
- Reflect2.9%
Items
- Focus Sash45.3%
- Life Orb42%
- Expert Belt9.1%
- Light Clay2.9%
- Leftovers0.6%
- Choice Scarf0%
Abilities
- 52.9%
- 45.3%
- 1.8%
EV spreads
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe55%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe35.9%
- Timid 11 HP / 23 SpA / 32 Spe2.9%
- Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe2.8%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA1.4%
Common teammates
Golisopod-Mega55.1%
Archaludon54.4%
Cinderace38.5%
Swampert-Mega38.4%
Pelipper38.4%
Dragonite-Mega33.5%
Aegislash28.8%
Skeledirge27.9%
0.13% of teams · rank #221 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Natural Cure
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Surf
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.53%
- Rated 1500+0.24%
- Rated 1630+0.13%
- Rated 1760+0.05%
Usage by month
Moves
- Rapid Spin93.1%
- Ice Beam88.1%
- Psychic60.2%
- Surf46.5%
- Scald25.7%
- Hydro Pump21.8%
- Psyshock14.9%
- Recover12%
- Thunderbolt10.9%
- Meteor Beam7.7%
Items
- Life Orb57.3%
- Heavy-Duty Boots22.1%
- Expert Belt8.3%
- Power Herb6.5%
- Leftovers2.4%
- Choice Specs1.5%
Abilities
- 51%
- 48.9%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe50%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe23.7%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe14.6%
- Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe4.7%
- Timid 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 Spe1.8%
Common teammates
Garchomp34.9%
Landorus-Therian31.2%
Meowscarada26.4%
Scizor-Mega25.9%
Slowking-Galar24.1%
Tyrantrum23.7%
Ceruledge22.8%
Sandy Shocks21.5%
1.65% of teams · rank #70 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Starminite
- Ability
- Huge Power
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Spinner
- Flip Turn
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players1.9%
- Rated 1500+1.62%
- Rated 1630+1.4%
- Rated 1760+1.65%
Usage by month
Moves
- Liquidation90.1%
- Aqua Jet84.8%
- Ice Spinner66.8%
- Flip Turn50.5%
- Zen Headbutt46.3%
- Psycho Cut29.9%
- Bulk Up10.5%
- Recover5.1%
- Self-Destruct4.2%
- Rapid Spin4%
Items
- Starminite100%
Abilities
- 100%
EV spreads
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe32.7%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe30.6%
- Adamant 24 HP / 24 Atk / 18 SpD12.2%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe4.4%
- Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe4%
Common teammates
Pelipper24.8%
Archaludon21.6%
Basculegion21.2%
Lucario-Mega-Z20.4%
Corviknight17%
Volcarona14.9%
Golisopod-Mega14.4%
Dragonite13.4%
0.3% of teams · rank #118 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Starminite
- Ability
- Huge Power
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Protect
- Liquidation
- Expanding Force
- Flip Turn
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.66%
- Rated 1500+0.51%
- Rated 1630+0.37%
- Rated 1760+0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Protect88.3%
- Liquidation78.2%
- Expanding Force53.8%
- Flip Turn39.5%
- Ice Spinner36.6%
- Zen Headbutt21.6%
- Aqua Jet20.4%
- Psycho Cut15.9%
- Ice Beam13.7%
- Skill Swap8.2%
Items
- Starminite100%
Abilities
- 100%
EV spreads
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe21%
- Naive 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe17.3%
- Naive 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe9%
- Naughty 17 HP / 32 Atk / 17 Spe8.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.9%
Common teammates
Indeedee-F62.7%
Sneasler52.7%
Archaludon47.4%
Pelipper44.4%
Golisopod-Mega20.3%
Kingambit17.3%
Absol-Mega-Z14.7%
Incineroar11.4%
Evolution
#0120StaryuWater- Use Water Stone
#0121StarmieWaterPsychic
- Use Water Stone
Moves
Level up 16
TM / HM / TR 36
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Mysterious Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Habitat
- Sea
- Pal Park area
- Sea
Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.
ShieldThis Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.
SwordThe 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!It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.
Ultra MoonIts sparkling core is called “the gem of the sea.” This core can be made into high-priced accessories that are traded in secret.
Ultra SunIts unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.
MoonIts shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.
SunIts core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
Black 2 · White 2The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
HeartGoldAt the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · YThis Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.
FireRedPeople in ancient times imagined that STARMIE were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.
EmeraldSTARMIE 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 SapphireSTARMIE’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 RubyIt is said that it uses the seven- colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.
CrystalRegardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
Silver · SoulSilverThe center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
GoldThe center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
YellowIts 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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3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
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3D models
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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
- EV yield
- None
- Catch rate
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- —
- 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
No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).