Starmie (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Starmie (disambiguation).

Starmie スターミー Starmie #121 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Illuminate or Natural Cure Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 3 Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 3'07" 1.1 m Starmie 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 176.4 lbs. 80.0 kg Starmie 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 207 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 182 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Starmie 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Starmie is a violet sea star-like Pokémon with a gold formation on its front. Starmie's jewel core, which can glow in seven colors, has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. There is second set of semi-attached arms on its back, which are able to spin 360°. Starmie can emit electrical waves from the core that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe. It can sometimes launch itself out of the water and fly through the air for short periods, as seen in Pokémon Snap.

The multi-color glowing of its core is also believed to be a method of communication inside the species. However, Starmie’s core is most commonly seen as red in color. As seen in the anime, the core will go dark if Starmie is knocked unconscious, and will sometimes flicker if Starmie is low on health. Because of its body shape and habit of sending transmissions skyward, some people believe this Pokémon to be extraterrestrial. Starmie is rarely seen in the wild, but can be found in the deepest parts of the ocean.

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

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

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!.

A wild Starmie appeared in Going for the Gold! and attacked Team Rocket's submarine with Thunderbolt.

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 and Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

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.

Multiple Starmie also appeared in The Power of One.

A Starmie was part of an exhibition in Flower Power.

A Starmie was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

A Trainer used a Starmie in Hook, Line, and Stinker to aid him in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

A Starmie appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

Four Starmie belonging to different Trainers appeared at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy in Ariados, Amigos.

A Starmie appeared in The Joy of Water Pokémon as an inhabitant of Lake Lucid.

A Starmie was among the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle in Around the Whirlpool.

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: Latios & Latias.

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

Starmie in Pokémon Origins

Another Starmie appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day! under the ownership of a Coordinator who was participating in the Arrowroot Contest.

Multiple Starmie appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

In Pokémon Origins

Misty's Starmie

Red battled Misty's Starmie in File 2: Cubone and won off-screen.

In the manga

Starmie in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Starmie, one of Misty's Pokémon, 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.

A Starmie appeared as a silhouette when Green explains about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

Both Sird and Archie also have Starmie on their teams (many in the latter's case).

Emerald used a Starmie captured by Crystal for his Pike challenge.

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

Generation I Red(ENG) 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 Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something. White 2

Generation VI 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Staryu Blue (Japan) Evolve Staryu Yellow Evolve Staryu

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Staryu Crystal Evolve Staryu

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Staryu Emerald Evolve Staryu FireRed Trade LeafGreen Evolve Staryu Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Staryu Platinum Evolve Staryu HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Staryu Pal Park Sea

Generation V Black White Route 13 (Surfing on rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City (Surfing on rippling water)

Generation VI X Route 8 (Super Rod) Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Staryu

In side games

Generation I Snap Valley Pinball Evolve Staryu

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Secret Cove Pinball: R&S Evolve Staryu Trozei! Secret Storage 13, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Staryu Ranger Safra Sea

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Surrounded Sea (B1-B20), Miracle Sea (B1-B18, Deep Miracle Sea B1-B4), Bottomless Sea (B1-B49) MD Sky Surrounded Sea (B1-B20), Miracle Sea (B1-B18, Deep Miracle Sea B1-B4), Bottomless Sea (B1-B49) Ranger: SoA Sea of Wailord Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode A & S)

Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: World Axle - B1F Rumble U Unidentified Flying Objects, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land

Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 1 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari Appears! Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (Back Boss)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald*		Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Black	White	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)
X	Y	Stardust (50%)	Star Piece (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 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 IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  0011 0011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   0011 0011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0011 0011 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 40 Cool 1 ♥ 0   0011 0011 Recover Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   0011 0011 Swift Normal Special 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   02222 04040 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥

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 VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM03 HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ ZHM05 HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM07 HM07 DiveORAS Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0

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

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Starmie in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0

A black or white 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 VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Tackle Normal Physical 50 100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Harden Normal Status — —% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   Psywave Psychic Special — 100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ Camouflage Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5 Cool 1 ♥ 0   Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Minimize Normal Status — —% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Reflect Type Normal Status — —% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   Power Gem Rock Special 80 100% 20 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Cosmic Power Psychic Status — —% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: None Loops: 9 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry R-000 Starmie spins its body to attack. It moves rapidly on the water's surface.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry R-000 It attacks by launching strange orbs and by spinning around.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 194 Base Defense: 192 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Water Gun Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Power Gem, Psybeam

Evolution

Unevolved Staryu  Water

Water Stone →

First Evolution Starmie  Water  Psychic

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Starmie images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite being a genderless Pokémon, Staryu and Starmie were programmed to learn Egg moves in Gold and Silver; however, due to being genderless, these were unobtainable. This was fixed in Crystal.
  • Also, they are able to learn Attract in Generation II only, along with Mew.

Origin

It appears to be a stylized seastar, with a second set of arms on its back similar to a crown of thorns starfish. Starmie also bears resemblance to the 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 Title Meaning Japanese スターミー Starmie From star and 珠 mi French Staross From the English words star and boss Spanish Starmie Same as English/Japanese name German Starmie Same as English/Japanese name Italian Starmie Same as English/Japanese name Korean 아쿠스타 Akusta Transliteration of the English aqua star Mandarin Chinese 寶石海星 / 宝石海星 Bǎoshíhǎixīng Literally "Jewel starfish" Cantonese Chinese 寶石海星 Bóusehkhóisīng Literally "Jewel starfish"

More languages Hindi स्टारमी Starmie Transcription of English name Russian Старми Starmi Transcription of English name

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Related articles

• Misty's Starmie

Notes

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