Starmie

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Starmie is a Water/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0121
Type	Water Psychic
Species	Mysterious Pokémon
Height	1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight	80.0 kg (176.4 lbs)
Abilities	1. Illuminate 2. Natural Cure Analytic (hidden ability)
Local №	0121 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0168 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0144 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0121 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0170 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0239 (Black 2/White 2) 0035 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0149 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0185 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0224 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0121 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0099 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	182
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	60	230	324
Attack	75	139	273
Defense	85	157	295
Sp. Atk	100	184	328
Sp. Def	85	157	295
Speed	115	211	361
Total	520	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Starmie.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2	2	½	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	2		2		2	½

Evolution chart

#0120
Staryu
Water

(use Water Stone)

#0121
Starmie
Water · Psychic

Starmie changes

In Generation 1, Starmie has a base Special stat of 100.
In Generations 1-4, Starmie has a base experience yield of 207.
In Generations 2-7, Starmie has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Yellow	The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
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.
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.
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.
Emerald	People in ancient times imagined that STARMIE were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
HeartGold	The middle 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.
Black White	At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Black 2 White 2	Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
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.
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 Let's Go Eevee	The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.
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 Shining Pearl	At the center of its body is a red core that sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.

Moves learned by Starmie

In other generations
1
2
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4
5
6
7
8
9

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Starmie learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Brine	Water	65	100
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Cosmic Power	Psychic	—	—
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
1	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
1	Minimize	Normal	—	—
1	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
1	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
1	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
1	Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100
1	Recover	Normal	—	—
1	Surf	Water	90	100
1	Swift	Normal	60	∞
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Water Gun	Water	40	100

Egg moves

Starmie does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Starmie is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
49	Scald	Water	80	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
67	Recycle	Normal	—	—
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
72	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
92	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
95	Surf	Water	90	100
99	Waterfall	Water	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Starmie learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Brine	Water	65	100
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Cosmic Power	Psychic	—	—
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
1	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
1	Minimize	Normal	—	—
1	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
1	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
1	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
1	Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100
1	Recover	Normal	—	—
1	Surf	Water	90	100
1	Swift	Normal	60	∞
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Water Gun	Water	40	100

Egg moves

Starmie does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Starmie can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Expanding Force	Psychic	80	100
Flip Turn	Water	60	100
Meteor Beam	Rock	120	90

Moves learnt by TM

Starmie is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
14	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
45	Dive	Water	80	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
69	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
70	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
71	Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
76	Round	Normal	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Starmie is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
16	Waterfall	Water	80	100
19	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
25	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
40	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
44	Cosmic Power	Psychic	—	—
52	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
63	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
70	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
84	Scald	Water	80	100
92	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100

In other generations
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Starmie sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal									—
Shiny	—							—	—

See all Starmie sprites

Where to find Starmie

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Staryu
Gold Silver Crystal	Evolve Staryu
Ruby Sapphire	Evolve Staryu
FireRed	Trade/migrate from another game
LeafGreen Emerald	Evolve Staryu
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Staryu
Black White	Route 13
Black 2 White 2	Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City
X	Route 8
Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Staryu
Sun Moon	Route 7
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 7, Hano Beach
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Route 18, 19, 21
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Staryu
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Location data not yet available

Answers to Starmie questions

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Other languages

English	Starmie
Japanese	スターミー (Starmie)
German	Starmie
French	Staross
Italian	Starmie
Spanish	Starmie
Korean	아쿠스타 (akuseuta)
Chinese (Simplified)	宝石海星
Chinese (Traditional)	寶石海星

English	Mysterious Pokémon
Japanese	なぞのポケモン
German	Mysteriös-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Mystérieux
Italian	Pokémon Misterioso
Spanish	Pokémon Misterioso
Korean	수수께끼포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	谜宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	謎寶可夢

Name origin

starfish: marine creature
me: opposite of you (from Staryu)