#121 Starmie

#121 Starmie

Height1.1 m(3'07")
Weight80 kg(176.4 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 1

Starmie's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 60
261
Attack 75
186
Defense 85
206
Sp. Atk 100
236
Sp. Def 85
206
Speed 115
266
1361
Type Effectiveness

Starmie Abilities

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

AnalyticHidden

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

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Starmie Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Starmie Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

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 dif­ ferent color each time it is seen.

Silver

Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geo­ metric shape.

Crystal

It is said that it uses the seven- colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.

In Other Languages

Starmie's Japanese name is Starmie (スターミー). Here are all the official names for Starmie across different languages:

JapaneseスターミーStarmie
Korean아쿠스타
Chinese (Traditional)寶石海星
FrenchStaross
GermanStarmie
SpanishStarmie
ItalianStarmie
Chinese (Simplified)宝石海星

Starmie Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate60
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience182

How to Get Starmie

Starmie is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Starmie in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Starmie

Starmie is a Water/Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 520, Starmie is classified as a Mysterious Pokémon and is part of the Staryu → Starmie evolution line.

In competitive play, Starmie is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 0.03% usage rate. Its key abilities are Illuminate and Natural Cure and Analytic, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Starmie is weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Starmie can learn 93 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Ice Beam, Rapid Spin, Thunderbolt, Scald. Standing at 1.1m tall and weighing 80kg, Starmie has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.