Starmie (Japanese: スターミー, Hepburn: Sutaamii) (STAR-mee[1]) is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I and the evolved form of Staryu.
Starmie evolves from Staryu by being exposed to a Water Stone.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Starmie is a purple starfish-like Pokémon with a red core environed by a golden formation. It appears to have more than five appendages.
Interestingly Starmie's "back-half" has been depicted several different ways. In the anime Starmie has the appearance of two starfish fused together; while in more modern games the back-half has been shown to spin wildly completely independent of the front-half of the Pokémon. Many fans tend to think of the anime's depiction as the more realistic of the two, considering the rapid spinning would obviously get in the way of any trainer trying to surf on this particular Pokémon. Starmie's core shines in a rainbow of seven colors, some people value this core as a type of jewelry.
Behavior[]
They can flash their gems in a single color, alternating between different shades as if sending coded messages. Starmie swim by spinning themselves like propellers through the water, filter-feeding as they go.
Natural Abilities[]
Starmie are able to emit peculiar signal waves from the gem-like core attached to the center of their bodies. These waves are said to cause headaches to those who get near Starmie (according to the Pokémon Sun Pokédex entry). The core radiate the seven colors of the rainbow, earning them the nickname "gem of the sea".
Game data[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Red and Blue | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Yellow | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Gold and Silver | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Crystal | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Evolve Staryu | None |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Evolve Staryu (LeafGreen Only) | None |
| Emerald | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Diamond and Pearl | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Platinum | Evolve Staryu | None |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Black and White | Route 13 (Surf) | Rare |
| X and Y | Route 8 (Super Rod, X only) | Uncommon |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Staryu | None |
| Sun and Moon | Route 7 (SOS only) | Unknown |
Pokédex entries[]
- Red and 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
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
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
- HeartGold
The center section of its body is called the core. It golws 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
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
- White
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
- Black 2
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
- White 2
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
- 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 after 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!
The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.
- 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.
Stats[]
| Stats | |
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| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 436
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Type effectiveness[]
| Damage taken | Types | |
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None | |
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None | |
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None | |
| Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon. | ||
Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Hydro Pump |
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Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 1 | Rapid Spin | 
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Physical | 20 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Recover |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 1 | Spotlight |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| 1 | Swift |
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Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun |
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Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 40 | Confuse Ray |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By tutoring[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| USUM | Gravity |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| USUM | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| USUM | Magic Coat |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| USUM | Pain Split |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| USUM | Recycle |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| USUM | Signal Beam |
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| USUM | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| USUM | Water Pulse |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Hydro Pump |
|
Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 1 | Rapid Spin |
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Physical | 20 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Recover |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 1 | Swift |
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Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun |
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Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 22XY 40ORAS |
Confuse Ray |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By tutoring[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ORAS | Gravity |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| ORAS | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| ORAS | Magic Coat |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| ORAS | Pain Split |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| ORAS | Recycle |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| ORAS | Signal Beam |
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| ORAS | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| ORAS | Water Pulse |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation V | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Rapid Spin |
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Physical | 20 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Recover |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 1 | Swift |
|
Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 28BW 22B2W2 |
Confuse Ray |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By tutoring[]
| Generation V | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| B2W2 | Gravity |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| B2W2 | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Magic Coat |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Pain Split |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| B2W2 | Recycle |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| B2W2 | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Snore |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Water Pulse |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Rapid Spin |
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Physical | 20 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Recover |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 1 | Swift |
|
Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 28 | Confuse Ray |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By tutoring[]
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Pt / HGSS | Dive |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Pt / HGSS | Gravity |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| Pt / HGSS | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Magic Coat |
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Status | — | —% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Pain Split |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Pt / HGSS | Rollout | 
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Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Pt / HGSS | Signal Beam |
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Snore |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Swift |
|
Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| Pt / HGSS | Twister | 
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Special | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation III | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Rapid Spin |
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Physical | 20 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Recover |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 1 | Swift |
|
Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 33 | Confuse Ray |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By tutoring[]
| Generation III | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| FRLG / E / XD | Double-Edge |
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Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| E | Endure |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E / XD | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| FRLG / E / XD | Mimic |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E | Psych Up |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E | Snore |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| FRLG / E / XD | Substitute |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E / XD | Swagger |
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Status | — | 90% | 15 |
| E | Swift |
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Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
| FRLG / E / XD | Thunder Wave |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation II | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | BubbleBeam |
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Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Rapid Spin |
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Physical | 20 | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Recover |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| 1 | Tackle |
|
Physical | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| 37 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By tutoring[]
| Generation II | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| C | Ice Beam |
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Special | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| C | Thunderbolt |
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Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation I | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Harden |
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| 1 | Tackle |
|
Physical | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Misty's Starmie.
In the anime, Misty owns both Starmie and a Staryu at the same time, making it one of the extremely rare cases that a trainer has both pre- and post-evolutions on their person at the same time. She later gave away Starmie to the Cerulean Gym to preform underwater shows, but kept her Staryu.
Trivia[]
- Starmie is one of the five Pokémon that has no visible eyes. The others are Staryu, Zubat, Deino, and Zweilous.
- In Super Smash Bros., Starmie is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Swift.
Origin[]
Starmie is most likely based on a starfish, specifically different species that are able to grow more than the usuall five limbs. It may also be based on actual stars due to its supposed relations with space.
Etymology[]
Starmie's name, comes from the words "star" and Starmie sounds like "me", while its previous evolution, Staryu, sounds like "you".
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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