Starmie (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Starmie (disambiguation).

Starmie スターミー Starmie #121
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Psychic Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mysterious Pokémon
Abilities Illuminate or Natural Cure Natural Cure Blue-Striped ----- Analyze Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #121 Johto #170 Hoenn #144 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-113 Almia R-095 Oblivia
Height 3'07" Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3'07"/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 176.4 lbs. Imperial 80.0 kg Metric 176.4 lbs./80.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 3 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 207 Battle Exp.: 2071*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Starmie (Japanese: スターミー Starmie) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon.

It evolves from Staryu when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Starmie, like its pre-evolved form, resembles a sea star. This time its main body is violet but it still retains the gold formation on its front. Starmie’s red jewel core is larger than Staryu’s and has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. The major change that took place upon evolution to Starmie was the growing of a second star on its back. It is semi-attached being able to spin 360°.

Gender differences

Starmie is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Starmie’s central core shines with the seven colors of the rainbow when looked at from different angles, but usually shows up red more than any other color. It can also emit electrical waves from the core that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe.

It uses its second star to propel itself through the water and even to launch out of the water and fly through the air for short periods of time. This also allows it use attacks like Rapid Spin.

Starmie still has all of the abilities of Staryu including re-growing limbs, changing its skin's color and texture, and using its core for energy attacks.

Behavior

As Starmie, the Pokémon’s behaviors hint more and more to it being an alien from another planet. At night it becomes active, just like Staryu, although now it will send off mysterious radio signals while its luminescent core flickers. In the anime, the core also blinks if it is knocked out or low on energy.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

Starmie are a rare sight in the wild, as they require a Water Stone to evolve from Staryu. Not only this, but they are nocturnal, usually only appearing at night. If they are ever found in the wild it is in the deepest parts of the ocean among many other Staryu. Naturally, their range is basically the same as Staryu's.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Like most Pokémon, Starmie’s eating habits are unknown but it’s very probable it filter feeds considering the Pokémon’s lack of a mouth.

In the anime

Starmie in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Starmie

Starmie first appeared in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City. Misty used it in battle fairly often, but preferred to use her Staryu more.

Other

Rudy, the Gym Leader of Trovita Island, used a Starmie in his battle against Ash's Squirtle in Misty Meets her Match.

Minor appearances

A trainer named Marina used a Starmie to battle Misty in Bye Bye Psyduck.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Starmie is one of Misty's Pokémon, it makes a cameo in the Red, Green & Blue arc in Gyarados Splashes In! in one of her Poké Balls. It, however, debuts later in its round Suddenly Starmie defeating Red in the Cerulean Gym. It also allows her to read and pass on a Pokémon's thoughts using an ancient language that is easily decoded.

Both Sird and Archie also have Starmie on their teams (many in the latter's case).

In the TCG

Main article: Starmie (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Starmie floats to the closest opponent and barrage them with Swift. Each hit does 3% damage, and touching Starmie itself does 12% damage.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem. Blue Yellow The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors. Stadium When away from human eyes, its core is said to glow mysteriously in seven colors. This Pokémon may have come from outer space.
Generation II Gold The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen. Silver Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape. Crystal It is said that it uses the seven colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space. Stadium 2 The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
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. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold The center 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 からだの　ちゅうしんにある　あかい　コアから　よぞらに　むかって　なぞの　でんぱを　はっしんしている。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Staryu Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Staryu
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Staryu Crystal None Evolve Staryu
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Staryu Emerald None Evolve Staryu FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Staryu (LeafGreen only) Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Staryu Platinum None Evolve Staryu HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Staryu Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Staryu
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Staryu
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 13 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Staryu
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Surrounded Sea (B1-B20) Miracle Sea (B1-B18) Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4) Bottomless Sea (B1-B49)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Sea of Wailord
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Total: 520	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 00Start Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 00Start Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 2828 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starmie Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Starmie Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psycho Shock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Boiling Water	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starmie Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Starmie Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Starmie in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Starmie in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starmie Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Starmie Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Starmie can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Starmie cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starmie Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Starmie Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 41+	Purified moves
Shadow Break	File:Box xd 121.png	Refresh	Normal
Shadow Mist		Waterfall	Water
Shadow Storm		Ice Beam	Ice
Shadow Storm		Recover	Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 121.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Bountiful Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP This gem's glitter is worth a million! 26%-50% HP Listen, my HP's getting down to around half. 1%-25% HP This is disastrous... I've lost my luster... Level up I'm leveling up! My glow will intensify! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I'm leveling up! My glow will intensify!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: None Loops: 9 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Starmie spins its body to attack. It moves rapidly on the water's surface.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   It attacks by launching strange orbs and by spinning around.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Staryu  Water

Water Stone →

First evolution Starmie  Water  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Starmie images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Starmie is tied with Floatzel for the fastest Water-type Pokémon with the base speed of 115.
• Despite being a genderless Pokémon, it was still able to learn egg moves in Gold and Silver. This was fixed in Crystal where it could no longer breed with any Pokémon except Ditto.
• Although Starmie has been seen levitating in the anime and the games, it cannot have the ability of the same name.

• It also cannot learn Fly, despite been shown carrying people in the anime.

• Starmie can be seen as similar to Arcanine, both evolve by stones and have poor movesets and high stats whist their pre-evolutions have good movesets and low stats.

Origin

It appears to be a stylized seastar. But on account of the second star on its back, it bears resemblance to a crown of thorns starfish. Some of its sprites are reminiscent of a compass.

Name origin

Starmie's name is derived from star, referring to its shape, and mie, which may be a misspelling of me, in opposition to the yu in Staryu. Its name may also involve 珠, which can be read as mi, meaning gem or jewel, obviously referring to its core.

In other languages

• German: Starmie
• French: Staross - From the English words star and us.
• Korean: 아쿠스타 Akuseuta - From the English words aqua and star.
• Chinese (Taiwan): 寶石海星 Bǎo Shí Hǎi Xīng - "Gem starfish".

Related articles

• Misty's Starmie

Notes

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