Starmie (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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name=Starmie |

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'''Starmie''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''スターミー''' ''Starmie'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Staryu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Water Stone}}.

Starmie is a violet sea star-like Pokémon with a gold formation on its front. Starmie's jewel core, which can glow in seven colors, has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. A second set of arms has formed and is semi-attached, being able to spin 360°. Starmie can emit electrical waves from the core that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe. It spins the star on its back to propel itself through the water and sometimes to launch itself out of the water and fly through the air for short periods of time. It can re-grow limbs and fire off energy attacks from its core.

Though nocturnal in the wild, captured Starmie have been known for surprising tenacity and enthusiasm during the daytime. It is unknown exactly why wild Starmie are mainly night dwellers; however, there has always been the conclusion that Starmie and its pre-evolution {{p|Staryu}} are {{pkmn2|extraterrestrial}}, implying that perhaps the night sky brings the species some sort of comfort in familiarity. The multi-color glowing of its core is also believed to be a method of communication inside the species. Starmie’s core is most commonly seen as red in color, which may be a relaxed or dormant signal as according to the Starmie communication system. The core will go dark if Starmie is knocked unconscious, and will sometimes flicker, similarly to a light bulb.

Starmie is rarely seen in the wild, as they require a {{evostone|Water Stone}} to evolve from Staryu. Their nocturnal behavior also decreases the chances of one being sighted. If they are ever found in the wild, it is in the deepest parts of the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|ocean}}. Its eating habits are unknown but it’s very probable it filter feeds considering the Pokémon’s lack of a mouth.

[[File:Misty Starmie.png|thumb|right|217px|Starmie in the anime]]

===Major appearances===

====[[Misty's Starmie]]====

Starmie first appeared in ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''. Misty used it in battle fairly often, but preferred to use [[Misty's Staryu|her Staryu]] more.

[[Rudy]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Trovita Island]], used a Starmie in his battle against [[Ash's Squirtle]] in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets her Match]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.

A Starmie appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' where it was defeated by a {{AP|Raticate}}.

A Starmie appeared in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''.

Multiple Starmie were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' and ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

A Starmie belonging to an unnamed Trainer, was brought to the {{g|Center}} in ''[[EP085|The Lost Lapras]]''.

A Starmie was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''.

A Trainer named {{oi|Marina}} used a Starmie to battle Misty in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.

Multiple Starmie also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

A Starmie was part of an exhibition in ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]''.

A Starmie was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.

A Trainer used a Starmie in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'' to aid him in the annual {{p|Seaking}} [[Seaking Catching Day|Catching Competition]].

A Starmie appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

Four Starmie belonging to different Trainers appeared at the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]] in ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]''.

A Starmie appeared in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'' as an inhabitant of [[Lake Lucid]].

A Starmie also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Starmie was among the Pokémon stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]] in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''.

A Starmie was seen swimming in a lake in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', while another one was swimming in the [[Pokémon Center]]'s pool.

A Starmie was used by a competitor in the [[Tour de Alto Mare]], a water chariot race, in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.

A Starmie appeared in the opening of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

Another Starmie appeared in ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'' under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} who was participating in the {{to|Arrowroot}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

[[File:Misty Starmie Adventures.png|thumb|Starmie in Pokémon Adventures]]

Starmie, one of [[Misty]]'s Pokémon, makes a cameo in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'' in one of her [[Poké Ball]]s. It, however, debuts later in its round ''[[PS008|Suddenly Starmie]]'' defeating {{adv|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).

Like in the anime, Misty owns a Starmie in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It had a minor appearance in ''[[PK07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', where it was used to rehydrate [[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]] after he started crying over being separated from {{AP|Pikachu}}.

[[Rudy]]'s Starmie also appears in the manga adaptation. Like in the anime, Starmie battled [[Ash's Squirtle]], and gave the Tiny Turtle Pokémon trouble with its {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===

{{main|Misty's Starmie}}

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

==In the TCG==

==Other appearances==

===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===

|type=water

|type2=psychic

|gen=1

|redbluedex=Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.

|yellowdex=The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.

|stadiumdex=When away from human eyes, its core is said to glow mysteriously in seven colors. This Pokémon may have come from outer space.

|golddex=The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.

|silverdex=Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.

|crystaldex=It is said that it uses the seven colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.

|stadium2dex=The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.

|rubydex=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."

|sapphiredex=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.

|emeralddex=People in ancient times imagined that Starmie were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.

|firereddex=This Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an [[alien]] creature.

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

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

|b2w2dex=Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.

===Game locations===

type=water |

type2=psychic|

gen=1 |

rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

jbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}} |

}}

====In side games====

|type=water

|type2=psychic

|snap=[[Pokémon Island Valley|Valley]]

|channel=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]

|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}}

|pinballrs=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}}

|trozei=[[Secret Storage 13]]<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]

|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Staryu}}

|ranger2=[[Sea of Wailord]]

}}

{{HeldItems|type=Water|type2=Psychic|Frontier=yes|

}}

===Stats===

====Base stats====

{{BaseStats with RBY|

SpDef=  85 |

type2=Psychic }}

====Pokéathlon stats====

{{Pokéthlon

|type=Water

|type2=Psychic

|Speed=4

|TechniqueMax=3

}}

{{Type effectiveness|

Ghost=  200 |

Steel=    50 |

Dark=    200 |

notes=yes|

gen1psychic=yes|

oldghost=0}}

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====

{{learnlist/levelh|Starmie|Water|Psychic|V|1}}

{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====

{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/breedh|Starmie|Water|Psychic|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====

====By a prior [[evolution]]====

===Side game data===

P1=This gem's glitter is worth a million! |

P2=Listen, my HP's getting down to around half. |

PL=I'm leveling up! My glow will intensify! |

browser=Starmie spins its body to attack. It moves rapidly on the water's surface. |

Ranger2=yes |

group2=Water |

assist2=Water |

field2=Cut |

field2power=3 |

browser2=It attacks by launching strange orbs and by spinning around. |

===Evolution===

{{evobox

|evotype1=Stone

|name2=Starmie

|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===

type=water|

type2=psychic|

gen=1|

gender=none|

name=Starmie|

}}

* Starmie is tied with {{p|Floatzel}} for the fastest {{type|Water}} Pokémon, with a {{stat|Speed}} base stat of 115.

* Despite being a genderless Pokémon, Starmie and Staryu were still able to learn Egg moves in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. This was fixed in {{v2|Crystal}} where they could no longer breed with any Pokémon except {{p|Ditto}}.

** Also, they are able to learn {{m|Attract}} in [[Generation II]] only, along with {{p|Mew}}. Starmie is genderless, so it cannot learn Attract.

It appears to be a stylized {{wp|seastar}}, with a second set of arms on its back similar to a {{wp|crown of thorns starfish}}. Starmie also bears resemblance to the Mesopotamian goddess {{wp|Inanna#Iconography|Inanna's iconography|}}.

Starmie is derived from ''star'' (referring to its shape) and ''mie'', which involves 珠 ''mi'' (''gem'' or ''jewel''), referring to its core. In English, ''Mie'' is considered a corruption of ''me'' (the personal pronoun), in opposition to the ''yu'' (you) in {{p|Staryu}}. This pun is not present in their Japanese names; while Starmie shares its name in both languages, Staryu's Japanese name is Hitodeman (roughly "starfish man").

|ja=スターミー ''Starmie''|jameaning=From ''star'' and {{tt|珠 ''mi''|gem}}

|fr=Staross|frmeaning=From the English words ''star'' and ''boss''

|ko=아쿠스타 ''Akuseuta''|komeaning=Transliteration of the English ''aqua star''

|zh_yue=寶石海星 ''Bóusehkhóisīng''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Jewel starfish"

|zh_cmn=寶石海星 / 宝石海星 ''Bǎoshíhǎixīng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Jewel starfish"

==Notes==