Name origin

starfish
marine creature
me
opposite of you (from Staryu)


Starmie artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 121
Type Water Psychic
Species Mysterious Pokémon
Height 3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight 176.4 lbs (80.0 kg)
Abilities Illuminate
Natural Cure
Analytic (Dream World)
Local № 121 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
168 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
144 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
170 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
239 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Sutami

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 3
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 207
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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½ ½ 2 2 ½ ½ ½ 2 2 2 ½

Starmie stats

The base stats for Starmie are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
LeafGreen
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
SoulSilver
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
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.
Black 2
White 2
Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Starmie learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
1 RecoverNormalStatus--
1 SwiftNormalSpecial60
1 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
22 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100

Starmie learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
1 RecoverNormalStatus--
1 SwiftNormalSpecial60
1 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
28 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100

Pre-evolution moves

Starmie can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TackleNormalPhysical50100
HardenNormalStatus--
CamouflageNormalStatus--
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial65100
MinimizeNormalStatus--
Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
BrineWaterSpecial65100
Reflect TypeNormalStatus--
Power GemRockSpecial70100
Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080

Starmie can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TackleNormalPhysical50100
HardenNormalStatus--
CamouflageNormalStatus--
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial65100
MinimizeNormalStatus--
Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
Reflect TypeNormalStatus--
Power GemRockSpecial70100
Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080

Starmie can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TackleNormalPhysical50100
HardenNormalStatus--
CamouflageNormalStatus--
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial65100
MinimizeNormalStatus--
Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
Power GemRockSpecial70100
Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080

Egg moves

Starmie does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Starmie can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
RecycleNormalStatus--
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
GravityPsychicStatus--
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--

Starmie can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
GravityPsychicStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Starmie is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
6 DiveWaterPhysical80100

Starmie is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Starmie is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Starmie is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
67 RecycleNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
72 AvalancheIcePhysical60100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Starmie sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Starmie normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Starmie shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Starmie normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Starmie shiny sprite

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Where to find Starmie

White
Black
Route 13
Black 2
White 2
Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Starmie questions