Starmie (Pokémon)

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

Starmie Mysterious Pokémon スターミー Starmie #0121 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Illuminate or Natural Cure Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 3 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'07" 1.1 m Starmie 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 176.4 lbs. 80.0 kg Starmie 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 207 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 182 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Starmie 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Staryu when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Starmie is an echinoderm Pokémon that resembles two violet starfish with five appendages each. The front starfish has a golden formation in the center. In the center of the golden casing is its red jewel core, which can glow in seven colors and has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. The second starfish is semi-attached to the back of the first and can spin 360 degrees. This rotational action is how Starmie swims through the ocean. It can also launch itself out of the water and fly through the air for short periods, as seen in Pokémon Snap.

From its core, Starmie can emit electrical waves that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe. The multi-color glowing of its core is also believed to be a method of communication with other members of its species. As seen in the anime, the core will go dark if Starmie is knocked unconscious and will sometimes flicker if Starmie is low on health. Because of its body shape and habit of sending transmissions skyward, some people believe this Pokémon to be extraterrestrial. It has been known to cause headaches on people when approached. It is rarely seen in the wild since it requires a rare evolution stone to evolve, but it can be found in the deepest parts of the ocean. It feeds by absorbing tiny plankton into its body while swimming, and it is preyed on by Lumineon.

In the anime

Main series

Starmie in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Starmie

Starmie debuted in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, under the ownership of Misty. She used it in battle fairly often, but she tended to use her Staryu more, and almost every time she tried calling Starmie, Psyduck would show up instead. In The Misty Mermaid, she left it at the Cerulean Gym for her sisters.

Other

In Bye Bye Psyduck, Marina used a Starmie to battle the Golduck Misty believed was her Psyduck. It was defeated when the force of Golduck's Hyper Beam shattered its Light Screen.

In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy used a Starmie in his battle against Ash. It went up against Squirtle and was defeated with a combination of its newly-learned Hydro Pump and its signature finisher, Skull Bash. Starmie reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

In Going for the Gold!, a wild Starmie attacked Team Rocket's submarine with Thunderbolt.

Minor appearances

In Battle Aboard the St. Anne, a Starmie was defeated by a Gentleman's Raticate.

In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Starmie attended the evolution party in Stone Town.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Starmie was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Starmie appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Starmie were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In The Lost Lapras, a Trainer brought a Starmie to the Pokémon Center.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Starmie fell under the control of Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.

In The Power of One, multiple Starmie sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In The Rivalry Revival, multiple Starmie were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In Flower Power, a Starmie was a part of Florando's annual Pokémon Exhibition.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Starmie was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In Hook, Line, and Stinker, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Seaking Catching Competition.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Starmie participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In Ariados, Amigos, four Trainers' Starmie attended the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.

A Starmie appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Starmie was living in Lake Lucid.

In Around the Whirlpool, a Starmie was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.

In The Legend of Thunder!, a Starmie was swimming in a lake, while another was swimming in the Pokémon Center's pool.

In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Tour de Alto Mare.

In a flashback in From Cradle to Save, Jessie used a Starmie.

A Starmie appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Starmie competed in the Arrowroot Contest.

Multiple Starmie appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Starmie appeared in I Choose You!.

A wild Starmie appeared in Alola, Kanto!.

Two Starmie appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In The Cuteness Quotient!, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Friendship Festival.

A Starmie appeared in a fantasy in Time After Time!.

A Trainer's Starmie appeared in To Train, or Not to Train!. It reappeared in Breaking the Ice!.

In On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Marine Athletic Race.

A Starmie appeared in JN136.

Pokémon Origins

Starmie in Pokémon Origins

Misty's Starmie

In File 2: Cubone, Red battled Misty's Starmie and won off-screen.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Starmie in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Misty's Starmie

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Misty's Starmie, Cheren's Stoutland, and Korrina's Lucario battled Cynthia's Garchomp, Steven's Metagross, and Lance's Dragonite.

GOTCHA!

Misty's Starmie

A Starmie briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Misty.

In the manga

Starmie in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Misty's Starmie

Like in the anime, Misty owns a Starmie in The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It had a minor appearance in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure, where it was used to rehydrate Ash after he started crying over being separated from Pikachu.

Rudy's Starmie also appears in the manga. Like in the anime, Starmie battled Ash's Squirtle, and gave the Tiny Turtle Pokémon trouble with its Thunderbolt attack.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Misty's Starmie

Misty's Starmie only appeared as a silhouette in JBA5 along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Misty's Starmie

Misty's Starmie first made a cameo in Gyarados Splashes In! in its Poké Ball. It, however, debuted later in Suddenly Starmie, where it defeated Red in the Cerulean Gym. It allowed her to read and pass on a Pokémon's thoughts using an ancient language that can be easily decoded.

A Starmie appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

Two Starmie appeared in Some Things Are Better Left Unown, with one under the ownership of Sird and the other under the ownership of Archie.

Emerald used a Starmie caught by Crystal for his Battle Pike challenge in Moving Past Milotic.

Four Starmie belonging to Guile Hideout appeared in Standing in the Way with Starmie.

A Starmie appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.

A Starmie appeared in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart, where it was seen inside Aether Paradise.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Trainer's Starmie appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Starmie appeared in GDZ23.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two Starmie appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article: Misty's Starmie

Misty sent out her Starmie for Satoshi's second Gym battle challenge in PZ03. However, it could not battle him as Satoshi had trouble dealing with water, and the battle was officially called off.

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 barrages them with Swift. Each hit does 3% damage, and touching Starmie itself does 12% damage. It has been replaced by its pre-evolved form Staryu in all future releases, in which it performs the same function.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Starmie runs the Sunken Treasure mini-game in Pokémon Paradise. In this mini-game, the player collects black, blue and red treasure chests by tilting their Nintendo 3DS. Chinchou and rocks appear as obstacles in this mini-game, and touching them deducts one treasure chest, starting with black chests. Unlike Treasure Boxes obtained from dungeons, they are opened upon obtaining. Starmie's mini-game can be played once every in-game day.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #121 Red(ENG) 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 Johto #168 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 Hoenn #144 Kanto #121 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #170 Diamond At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova B2W2: #239 Black At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky. White Black 2 Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #035 Hoenn #149 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.

Generation VII Alola SM: #185 Alola USUM: #224 Kanto #121 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 The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #099 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. 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. Brilliant Diamond At the center of its body is a red core that sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

File:Pokedex Image Starmie SM.png

Starmie in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Staryu Blue (Japan) Evolve Staryu Yellow Evolve Staryu

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Staryu Crystal Evolve Staryu

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Staryu Emerald Evolve Staryu FireRed Trade LeafGreen Evolve Staryu Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Staryu Platinum Evolve Staryu HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Staryu Pal Park Sea

Generation V Black White Route 13 (Surfing on rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City (Surfing on rippling water)

Generation VI X Route 8 (Super Rod) Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Staryu

Generation VII Sun Moon Route 7 (SOS Battle) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 7, Hano Beach (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 18, 19, and 21 (Sea Skim)

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Staryu Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Snap Valley Pinball Evolve Staryu

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Secret Cove Pinball: R&S Evolve Staryu Trozei! Secret Storage 13, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Staryu Ranger Safra Sea

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) MD Sky Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) Ranger: SoA Sea of Wailord Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode A & S)

Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: World Axle - B1F Rumble U Unidentified Flying Objects, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land

Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 1 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (Back Boss) Super MD Automatically added when connected with Lunatone after a mission in Small Sand Dune

Generation VII Rumble Rush Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal

Generation VIII New Snap Lental SeafloorLevel 3

Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Third release) Masters EX Starter Pokémon (Misty's) Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Staryu (Egg)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald*		Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Black	White	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
X	Y	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Sun	Moon	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)

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 IX, 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× Fairy 1× 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× Fairy 1× 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× Fairy 1× 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× Fairy 1× None

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

Learnset

Starmie is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40 011 Minimize Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20 011 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 011 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 011 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 011 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Surf Water Special 09090 100100% 15 011 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 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/TR

SwSh

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR44 TR44 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR63 TR63 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 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

BDSP

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM49 TM49 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM67 TM67 Recycle Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM72 TM72 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM95 TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM99 TM99 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

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

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

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

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Camouflage × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Nightmare × Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Psywave × Psychic Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Type Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Refresh Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Spotlight × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Teleport Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Twister Dragon Special 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 5

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Bubble	Water	Bye Bye Psyduck

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 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!
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 R-113 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 R-095 It attacks by launching strange orbs and by spinning around.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #278 Power of 5 Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 210 Base Defense: 184 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Hidden Power*, Water Gun, Tackle†, Quick Attack× Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Power Gem, Psychic*, Thunder*, Ice Beam*, Psybeam×
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #118 Starmie’s core will sometimes glow with the seven colors of the rainbow. It’s said that the light and signals it emits are its way of communicating with outer space.

Evolution

Unevolved Staryu  Water

Water Stone →

First evolution Starmie  Water  Psychic

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 121.png File:Spr 8s 121 s.png

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

Trivia

• Staryu was programmed to learn Egg moves in Gold and Silver, but these moves were unobtainable because both Staryu and Starmie are gender unknown and so could only breed with Ditto. These moves were removed in Crystal.
• Staryu, Starmie, and Mew are the only Pokémon species that are gender unknown but can legitimately learn Attract in Generation II. This move has no effect when used by these Pokémon.
• In the Japanese-exclusive Pokémon Stadium, Starmie seems to have originally been a lot more rubbery than it is now, as its limbs stretch whenever it is hit.
• Starmie is the only Psychic-type Pokémon in the Water 3 Egg Group.

Origin

Starmie seems to be based on a stylized starfish such as the purple sea star (due to its color), the sunflower sea star (due to its many arms) or the Hefferman's starfish (due to its color and central pattern, especially in the shiny form). Like Starmie, many real starfish have the ability to regenerate lost body parts. Given its ties to outer space and ability to emit light, it may also be based on literal stars and meteors. It is also reminiscent of ornate jewelry, with its central core resembling a faceted gem mounted inside a golden prong setting. The standard color of its gem resembles a ruby, while its Shiny color resembles a sapphire. Its tendency to rapidly spin its body is reminiscent of shuriken and propellers.

Its ability to learn various beam attacks and the gem in the middle acting like a heart might also be a reference to the Ultraman series, where Ultra Warriors have similar gems on their chests, which will start flashing when they're weak, just like Starmie's gem as displayed in the anime.

Name origin

Starmie may be a combinaton of star and mystery. Its name in English may involve me (in opposition to the you in Staryu).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese スターミー Starmie From star and mystery French Staross From star and boss Spanish Starmie Same as English/Japanese name German Starmie Same as English/Japanese name Italian Starmie Same as English/Japanese name Korean 아쿠스타 Akusta From aqua and star Mandarin Chinese 寶石海星 / 宝石海星 Bǎoshíhǎixīng From 寶石 / 宝石 bǎoshí and 海星 hǎixīng Cantonese Chinese 寶石海星 Bóusehkhóisīng From 寶石 bóusehk and 海星 hóisīng

More languages Hindi स्टारमी Starmie Transcription of English name Russian Старми Starmi Transcription of English name Thai สตาร์มี Satami Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Misty's Starmie

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