*Although Starmie is unable to have the ability {{a|Water Absorb}}, in the episode ''[[EP021|Bye-Bye Butterfree]]'' of the anime Misty's Starmie is seen recovering from damage when Misty shoots water at it.
*Although Starmie is unable to have the ability {{a|Water Absorb}}, in the episode ''[[EP021|Bye-Bye Butterfree]]'' of the anime Misty's Starmie is seen recovering from damage when Misty shoots water at it.
** It should be noted, however, that when this episode aired, abilities have not yet been introduced to the franchise.
** It should be noted, however, that when this episode aired, abilities have not yet been introduced to the franchise.
Despite Starmie being a Water/Psychic Type,It can learn Thunder and Grass Know by TM,wich are both super effective on Starmie.
*Despite Starmie being a Water/Psychic Type,It can learn Thunder and Grass Know by TM,wich are both super effective on Starmie.
Starmie, like its pre-evolved form, resembles a sea star. This time its main body is violet but it still retains the gold formation on its front. Starmie’s red jewel core is larger than Staryu’s and has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. The major change that took place upon evolution to Starmie was the growing of a second star on its back. It is semi-attached being able to spin 360°.
Gender differences
Starmie is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Starmie’s central core shines with the seven colors of the rainbow when looked at from different angles, but usually shows up red more than any other color. It can also emit electrical waves from the core that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe.
It uses its second star to propel itself through the water and even to launch out of the water and fly through the air for short periods of time. This also allows it use attacks like Rapid Spin.
As Starmie, the Pokémon’s behaviors hint more and more to it being an alien from another planet. At night it becomes active, just like Staryu, although now it will send off mysterious radio signals while its luminescent core flickers. In the anime, the core also blinks if it is knocked out or low on energy.
Starmie are a rare sight in the wild, as they require a Water Stone to evolve from Staryu. Not only this, but they are nocturnal, usually only appearing at night. If they are ever found in the wild it is in the deepest parts of the ocean among many other Staryu. Naturally, their range is basically the same as Staryu's.
When released from a Poké Ball, Starmie floats to the closest opponent and barrage them with Swift. Each hit does 3% damage, and touching Starmie itself does 12% damage.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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."
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.
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Starmie is one of three Pokémon (the others being Staryu and Zubat) that have no apparent eyes.
Starmie is tied with Floatzel for the fastest Water-type Pokémon with the base speed of 115.
Despite being a genderless Pokémon, it was still able to learn egg moves in Gold and Silver. This was fixed in Crystal where it could no longer breed with any Pokémon except Ditto.
Although Starmie is unable to have the ability Water Absorb, in the episode Bye-Bye Butterfree of the anime Misty's Starmie is seen recovering from damage when Misty shoots water at it.
It should be noted, however, that when this episode aired, abilities have not yet been introduced to the franchise.
Despite Starmie being a Water/Psychic Type,It can learn Thunder and Grass Know by TM,wich are both super effective on Starmie.
Origin
It appears to be a stylized seastar. But on account of the second star on its back, it bears resemblance to a crown of thorns starfish. Some of its sprites are reminiscent of a compass.
Name origin
Starmie's name is derived from star, referring to its shape, and mie, which may be a misspelling of me, in opposition to the yu in Staryu. Its name may also involve 珠, which can be read as mi, meaning gem or jewel, obviously referring to its core.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.