Starmie (Pokémon)

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Starmie
スターミー Starmie
#121
130
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Water Psychic
Category
Mysterious Pokémon
Abilities
Illuminate or Natural Cure
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#121
Johto
#168
Hoenn
#144
Regional Browser numbers
Height
3′07″
Imperial
1.1 m
Metric
Weight
176.4 lbs.
Imperial
80.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Purple
Catch rate
60 (7.8%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F121.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Water 3 group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 207 Battle Exp.: 2071*

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

Biology

Physiology

It resembles two sea stars with a gem in the center that glows with all seven colors of the rainbow. It uses its second star to propel itself in the water.

Gender differences

This Pokémon is genderless.

Special abilities

Behavior

Habitat

Starmie are very rarely found in oceans, as they require a Water Stone to evolve from Staryu.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Misty's Starmie first appeared in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City.

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

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Starmie is one of Misty's Pokémon, it makes a cameo in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Gyarados Splashes In! in one of her Poké Balls, however it debuts later in its round Suddenly Starmie defeating Red in the Cerulean Gym.

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 At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
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
Evo Evolve Staryu
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Evo Evolve Staryu
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evo Evolve Staryu
Crystal
Evo Evolve Staryu
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evo Evolve Staryu
Emerald
Evo Evolve Staryu
FireRed LeafGreen
Evo Evolve Staryu
Colosseum
Trade Trade
XD
One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evo Evolve Staryu
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
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: Ruby & Sapphire Evolve from Staryu
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 13
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Evolve from Staryu
Pokémon Ranger Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage Wailord Lake

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None

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

Learnset

Template:Evolved learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation I
Level Move Type
Moves learned only as Staryu
Generation II
Level Move Type
Moves learned only as Staryu
37 Confuse Ray Ghost
Generation III
Level Move Type
Moves learned only as Staryu
33 Confuse Ray Ghost
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Moves learned only as Staryu
28 Confuse Ray Ghost Status

By TM/HM

Generation I
# Move Type
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM10 Double-Edge Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam Water
TM12 Water Gun Water
TM13 Ice Beam Ice
TM14 Blizzard Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal
TM20 Rage Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt Electric
TM25 Thunder Electric
TM29 Psychic Psychic
TM31 Mimic Normal
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM33 Reflect Psychic
TM34 Bide Normal
TM39 Swift Normal
TM40 Skull Bash Normal
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM45 Thunder Wave Electric
TM46 Psywave Psychic
TM49 Tri Attack Normal
TM50 Substitute Normal
HM03 Surf Water
HM05 Flash Normal
Generation II
# Move Type
TM03 Curse Unknown
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon Electric
TM09 Psych Up Normal
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM13 Snore Normal
TM14 Blizzard Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal
TM16 Icy Wind Ice
TM17 Protect Normal
TM18 Rain Dance Water
TM20 Endure Normal
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM25 Thunder Electric
TM27 Return Normal
TM29 Psychic Psychic
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM34 Swagger Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk Normal
TM39 Swift Normal
TM42 Dream Eater Psychic
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM45 Attract Normal
TM50 Nightmare Ghost
HM03 Surf Water
HM05 Flash Normal
HM06 Whirlpool Water
HM07 Waterfall Water
Generation III
# Move Type
TM03 Water Pulse Water
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM07 Hail Ice
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM13 Ice Beam Ice
TM14 Blizzard Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal
TM16 Light Screen Psychic
TM17 Protect Normal
TM18 Rain Dance Water
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt Electric
TM25 Thunder Electric
TM27 Return Normal
TM29 Psychic Psychic
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM33 Reflect Psychic
TM42 Facade Normal
TM43 Secret Power Normal
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM48 Skill Swap Psychic
HM03 Surf Water
HM05 Flash Normal
HM07 Waterfall Water
HM08 Dive Water
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM03 Water Pulse Water Special
TM06 Toxic Poison Status
TM07 Hail Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status
TM17 Protect Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special
TM25 Thunder Electric Special
TM27 Return Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team Normal Status
TM33 Reflect Psychic Status
TM42 Facade Normal Physical
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical
TM44 Rest Psychic Status
TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status
TM55 Brine Water Special
TM56 Fling Dark Physical
TM58 Endure Normal Status
TM67 Recycle Normal Status
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical
TM70 Flash Normal Status
TM72 Avalanche Ice Special
TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status
TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical
TM77 Psych Up Normal Status
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical
TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special
TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special
TM87 Swagger Normal Status
TM90 Substitute Normal Status
HM03 Surf Water Special
HM07 Waterfall Water Physical

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Starmie knows Shadow Break, Shadow Mist and Shadow Storm as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 121.png Spr 1y 121.png Spr 1g 121.png Spr b g1 121.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 121.png Spr 2s 121.png Spr 2c 121.png Spr b 2g 121.png
Spr 2g 121 s.png Spr 2s 121 s.png Spr 2c 121 s.png Spr b 2g 121 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 121.png Spr 3e 121.png Spr 3f 121.png Spr b 3r 121.png
Spr 3r 121 s.png Spr 3e 121 s.png Spr 3f 121 s.png Spr b 3r 121 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 121.png Spr 4p 121.png Spr 4h 121.png Spr b 4d 121.png
Spr 4d 121 s.png Spr 4p 121 s.png Spr 4h 121 s.png Spr b 4d 121 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 121.png Spr 5b2 121.png Spr b 5b 121.png
Spr 5b 121 s.png Spr 5b2 121 s.png Spr b 5b 121 s.png
Starmie For other sprites and images, please see Starmie images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

It may just be a stylized seastar.

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.

In other languages

  • German: Starmie
  • French: Staross - From the English words star and us, referring to the English name Staryu and Starmie (Star You and Star Me).
  • Korean: 아쿠스타 Akuseuta

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