Starmie (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Starmie appears to be based on a stylized {{wp|starfish}} such as the {{wp|purple sea star}} (due to its color) or the {{wp|sunflower sea star}} (due to its many arms). Like Starmie, many real starfish have the ability to {{wp|Regeneration (biology)|regenerate}} lost body parts. Given its ties to outer space and ability to emit light, it may also be based on literal {{wp|star}}s and {{wp|meteor}}s. It is also reminiscent of ornate {{wp|jewelry}}, with its central core resembling a {{wp|facet}}ed gem mounted inside a golden {{wp|prong setting}}. The standard color of its gem resembles a {{wp|ruby}}, while its {{Shiny}} color resembles a {{wp|sapphire}}.

Starmie may be derived from ''star'' and 見える''{{tt|mieru|to seem or appear; to be seen}}'' or, in English, a corruption of ''me'' (in opposition to the ''you'' in {{p|Staryu}}. This pun is not present in the Japanese names.)