Starmie (Japanese: スターミー Starmie) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Staryu when exposed to a Water Stone.
Biology
Starmie is an echinoderm Pokémon that resembles two violet starfish with five appendages each. The front starfish has a golden formation in the center. In the center of the golden casing is its red jewel core, which can glow in seven colors and has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. The second starfish is semi-attached to the back of the first and can spin 360 degrees. This rotational action is how Starmie swims through the ocean. It can also launch itself out of the water and fly through the air for short periods, as seen in Pokémon Snap.
From its core, Starmie can emit electrical waves that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe. The multi-color glowing of its core is also believed to be a method of communication with other members of its species. 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. It has been known to cause headaches on people when approached. It is rarely seen in the wild since it requires a rare evolution stone to evolve, but it can be found in the deepest parts of the ocean. It feeds by absorbing tiny plankton into its body while swimming, and it is preyed on by Lumineon.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Starmie debuted in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City, under the ownership of Misty. She used it in battle fairly often, but she tended to use her Staryu more, and almost every time she tried calling Starmie, Psyduck would show up instead. In The Misty Mermaid, she left it at the Cerulean Gym for her sisters.
Other
In Bye Bye Psyduck, Marina used a Starmie to battle the Golduck Misty believed was her Psyduck. It was defeated when the force of Golduck's Hyper Beam shattered its Light Screen.
In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy used a Starmie in his battle against Ash. It went up against Squirtle and was defeated with a combination of its newly-learned Hydro Pump and its signature finisher, Skull Bash. Starmie reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.
In Going for the Gold!, a wild Starmie attacked Team Rocket's submarine with Thunderbolt.
Minor appearances
In Battle Aboard the St. Anne, a Starmie was defeated by a Gentleman's Raticate.
In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Starmie attended the evolution party in Stone Town.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Starmie was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Starmie appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Starmie were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In The Lost Lapras, a Trainer brought a Starmie to the Pokémon Center.
In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Starmie fell under the control of Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.
In The Power of One, multiple Starmie sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In The Rivalry Revival, multiple Starmie were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Flower Power, a Starmie was a part of Florando's annual Pokémon Exhibition.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Starmie was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Hook, Line, and Stinker, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Seaking Catching Competition.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Starmie participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In Ariados, Amigos, four Trainers' Starmie attended the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.
A Starmie appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Starmie was living in Lake Lucid.
In Around the Whirlpool, a Starmie was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Starmie was swimming in a lake, while another was swimming in the Pokémon Center's pool.
In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Tour de Alto Mare.
In a flashback in From Cradle to Save, Jessie used a Starmie.
A Starmie appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Starmie competed in the Arrowroot Contest.
Multiple Starmie appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Starmie appeared in I Choose You!.
A wild Starmie appeared in Alola, Kanto!.
Two Starmie appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
In The Cuteness Quotient!, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Friendship Festival.
A Starmie appeared in a fantasy in Time After Time!.
A Trainer's Starmie appeared in To Train, or Not to Train!. It reappeared in Breaking the Ice!.
In On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, a Trainer's Starmie competed in the Marine Athletic Race.
A Starmie appeared in JN136.
Pokémon Origins
In File 2: Cubone, Red battled Misty's Starmie and won off-screen.
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Misty's Starmie, Cheren's Stoutland, and Korrina's Lucario battled Cynthia's Garchomp, Steven's Metagross, and Lance's Dragonite.
GOTCHA!
A Starmie briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Misty.
In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- 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. Like in the anime, Starmie battled Ash's Squirtle, and gave the Tiny Turtle Pokémon trouble with its Thunderbolt attack.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
- Main article: Misty's Starmie
Misty's Starmie only appeared as a silhouette in JBA5 along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Misty's Starmie
Misty's Starmie first made a cameo in Gyarados Splashes In! in its Poké Ball. It, however, debuted later in Suddenly Starmie, where it defeated Red in the Cerulean Gym. It allowed her to read and pass on a Pokémon's thoughts using an ancient language that can be easily decoded.
A Starmie appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
Two Starmie appeared in Some Things Are Better Left Unown, with one under the ownership of Sird and the other under the ownership of Archie.
Emerald used a Starmie caught by Crystal for his Battle Pike challenge in Moving Past Milotic.
Four Starmie belonging to Guile Hideout appeared in Standing in the Way with Starmie.
A Starmie appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.
A Starmie appeared in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart, where it was seen inside Aether Paradise.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Trainer's Starmie appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Starmie appeared in GDZ23.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Two Starmie appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
Pokémon Zensho
- Main article: Misty's Starmie
Misty sent out her Starmie for Satoshi's second Gym battle challenge in PZ03. However, it could not battle him as Satoshi had trouble dealing with water, and the battle was officially called off.
In the TCG
- Main article: Starmie (TCG)
Other appearances
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. It has been replaced by its pre-evolved form Staryu in all future releases, in which it performs the same function.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Starmie runs the Sunken Treasure mini-game in Pokémon Paradise. In this mini-game, the player collects black, blue and red treasure chests by tilting their Nintendo 3DS. Chinchou and rocks appear as obstacles in this mini-game, and touching them deducts one treasure chest, starting with black chests. Unlike Treasure Boxes obtained from dungeons, they are opened upon obtaining. Starmie's mini-game can be played once every in-game day.
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
#121
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| Red(ENG)
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Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
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| Stadium
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When away from human eyes, its core is said to glow mysteriously in seven colors. This Pokémon may have come from outer space.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#168
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| Gold
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The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
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| Silver
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Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
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| Crystal
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It is said that it uses the seven colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.
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| Stadium 2
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The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#144
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Kanto
#121
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| Ruby
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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."
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| Sapphire
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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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| Emerald
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People in ancient times imagined that Starmie were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.
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| FireRed
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This Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.
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| LeafGreen
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Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#170
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| Diamond
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At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
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| Pearl
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| HeartGold
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The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
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| SoulSilver
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Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
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B2W2: #239
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| Black
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At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
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| White
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Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
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Kalos
Coastal #035
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Hoenn
#149
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Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
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| Y
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At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
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| Omega Ruby
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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."
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| Alpha Sapphire
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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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Alola
SM: #185
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Alola
USUM: #224
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Kanto
#121
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Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.
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| Moon
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Its unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.
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| Ultra Sun
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Its sparkling core is called “the gem of the sea.” This core can be made into high-priced accessories that are traded in secret.
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It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.
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Galar
Isle of Armor #099
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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| Sword
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This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.
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| Shield
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Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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At the center of its body is a red core that sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
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Game locations
In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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Total: 520
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Starmie's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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None
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| Loops: 9
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Min. exp.: N/A
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Max. exp.: N/A
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Browser entry R-113
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| Starmie spins its body to attack. It moves rapidly on the water's surface.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 51
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Base Defense: 56
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Base Speed: 70
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New Pokémon Snap
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| Starmie’s core will sometimes glow with the seven colors of the rainbow. It’s said that the light and signals it emits are its way of communicating with outer space.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Staryu was programmed to learn Egg moves in Gold and Silver, but these moves were unobtainable because both Staryu and Starmie are gender unknown and so could only breed with Ditto. These moves were removed in Crystal.
- Staryu, Starmie, and Mew are the only Pokémon species that are gender unknown but can legitimately learn Attract in Generation II. This move has no effect when used by these Pokémon.
- In the Japanese-exclusive Pokémon Stadium, Starmie seems to have originally been a lot more rubbery than it is now, as its limbs stretch whenever it is hit.
- Starmie is the only Psychic-type Pokémon in the Water 3 Egg Group.
Origin
Starmie seems to be based on a stylized starfish such as the purple sea star (due to its color), the sunflower sea star (due to its many arms) or the Hefferman's starfish (due to its color and central pattern, especially in the shiny form). Like Starmie, many real starfish have the ability to regenerate lost body parts. Given its ties to outer space and ability to emit light, it may also be based on literal stars and meteors. It is also reminiscent of ornate jewelry, with its central core resembling a faceted gem mounted inside a golden prong setting. The standard color of its gem resembles a ruby, while its Shiny color resembles a sapphire. Its tendency to rapidly spin its body is reminiscent of shuriken and propellers.
Its ability to learn various beam attacks and the gem in the middle acting like a heart might also be a reference to the Ultraman series, where Ultra Warriors have similar gems on their chests, which will start flashing when they're weak, just like Starmie's gem as displayed in the anime.
Name origin
Starmie may be a combinaton of star and mystery. Its name in English may involve me (in opposition to the you in Staryu).
In other languages
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 Japanese
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スターミー Starmie
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From star and mystery
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 French
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Staross
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From star and boss
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 Spanish
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Starmie
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Starmie
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Starmie
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Korean
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아쿠스타 Akusta
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From aqua and star
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 Mandarin Chinese
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寶石海星 / 宝石海星 Bǎoshíhǎixīng
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From 寶石 / 宝石 bǎoshí and 海星 hǎixīng
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 Cantonese Chinese
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寶石海星 Bóusehkhóisīng
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From 寶石 bóusehk and 海星 hóisīng
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 Hindi
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स्टारमी Starmie
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Старми Starmi
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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สตาร์มี Satami
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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