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* Despite being a genderless Pokémon, it was still able to learn egg moves in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. This was fixed in {{v2|Crystal}} where it could no longer breed with any Pokémon except {{p|Ditto}}.
* Despite being a genderless Pokémon, it was still able to learn egg moves in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. This was fixed in {{v2|Crystal}} where it could no longer breed with any Pokémon except {{p|Ditto}}.
*Although Starmie has been seen levitating in the anime and the games, it cannot have {{a|Levitate|the ability of the same name}}.
*Although Starmie has been seen levitating in the anime and the games, it cannot have {{a|Levitate|the ability of the same name}}.
*Starmie's evolutionary line is notable for being the only one apart from the four [[Legendary golems]] which has no identifiable facial features at any stage.


===Origin===
===Origin===

Revision as of 04:22, 22 May 2012

Staryu #120: Staryu
Pokémon
#122: Mr. Mime Mr. Mime
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Starmie (disambiguation).
Starmie
スターミー Starmie
#121
121Starmie.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Water Psychic
Category
Mysterious Pokémon
Abilities
Illuminate or Natural Cure Analytic
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#121
Johto
#170
Hoenn
#144
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-113
Almia
R-095
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
Body05.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F121.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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. Its main body is violet, but it 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. This second set of arms is semi-attached, being able to spin 360°.

Gender differences

Starmie is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Starmie's central core glows in seven different colors, but typically shows up as red. It can also 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 is through this behavior that Starmie uses attacks like Rapid Spin. Starmie still retains all of the abilities of Staryu including re-growing limbs and firing off energy attacks from its core.

Behavior

Much like Staryu, Starmie are nocturnal creatures and become active at nighttime. Despite this, 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 Staryu are from an alien planet, implying that perhaps the night sky brings the species some sort of comfort in familiarity. This Pokémon has also been noted to “send electric waves into outer space”. These transmissions have also been referred to as “radio signals”. This is very possibly some type of communication between terrestrial Starmie and their alien relatives. The multi-color glowing of Starmie’s 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.

Habitat

Starmie are a rare sight in the wild, as they require a 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 ocean; wild Starmie typically share their habitat with many other Staryu. There have also been rare sightings in the waters of Unova's Route 13.

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. It reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

Minor appearances

A Starmie appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne where it was defeated by a Raticate.

A Starmie appeared in The Battling Eevee Brothers.

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

A Starmie belonging to an unnamed Trainer, was brought to the Pokémon Center in The Lost Lapras.

A Starmie was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

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

Multiple Starmie also appeared in The Power of One.

A Starmie was part of an exhibition in Flower Power.

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

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 Pokémon Heroes.

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

Another Starmie appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day! in a Pokémon Contest.

In the manga

Rudy's Starmie, as seen in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

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

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Main article: 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

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.

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
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
Black At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
White
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
Rare Route 13 (Surfing spots)
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
Pokémon Rumble Blast Beach: World Axle - B1F

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Black White Stardust Stardust (50%) Star Piece Star Piece (5%)

Stats

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.

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
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
Notes:

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 
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM19 Telekinesis Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png 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

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Tackle Normal Physical 50 100% 35
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Harden Normal Status —% 30
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Camouflage Normal Status —% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset BubbleBeam Water Special 65 100% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Minimize Normal Status —% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Reflect Type Normal Status —% 15
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Power Gem Rock Special 70 100% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Cosmic Power Psychic Status —% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Hydro Pump Water Special 120 80% 5
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Recycle Normal Status —% 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 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
 Pin121.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS121.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani121.png 
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
MDP E 121.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
( 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 PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Cut 3 field move.png
(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
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Staryu
Unevolved
Staryu
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone


Starmie
First evolution
Starmie
 Water  Psychic 


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

  • Starmie is tied with Floatzel for the fastest Template:Type2 Pokémon with a 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.

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. Starmie also bears resemblance to Mesopotamian goddess Inanna's iconography.

Name origin

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 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").

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Starmie
French Staross From the English words star and boss.
Korean 아쿠스타 Akuseuta From the English words aqua and star.
Chinese (Mandarin) 寶石海星 / 宝石海星 Bǎoshíhǎixīng Literally "Jewel starfish".
Chinese (Cantonese) 寶石海星 Bóusehkhóisīng Same as Mandarin name.


External links

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