Starmie (Pokémon)

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120MS.png #120: Staryu
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Starmie (disambiguation).
Starmie
Mysterious Pokémon
スターミー
Starmie
#121
Starmie



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Psychic
Unknown Unknown
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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
20 cycles
Height
3'07" 1.1 m
Starmie
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Weight
176.4 lbs. 80.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
207
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
182
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
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Speed
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

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 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. It is Lumineon's favourite food.

In the anime

In the main series

Starmie in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Starmie

Starmie debuted 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. It battled a Golduck under her command and was defeated.

Rudy, the Gym Leader of Trovita Island, used a Starmie in his battle against Ash. It battled Squirtle in Misty Meets her Match and was defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

A wild Starmie appeared in Going for the Gold!, where it 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.

A Starmie appeared in Celebi: The 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 Trainer's Starmie was brought to the Pokémon Center in The Lost Lapras.

A Starmie appeared in Pikachu Re-Volts, where it was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch.

Multiple Starmie 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 Trainers' Starmie 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 during a flashback in From Cradle to Save, where it was used by Jessie.

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

A 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!.

A Starmie appeared in I Choose You!.

A wild Starmie appeared in Alola, Kanto!.

In Pokémon Origins

Starmie in Pokémon Origins

Misty's Starmie

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

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Misty's Starmie

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.

Sird has a Starmie that first appeared in Some Things Are Better Left Unown. Archie also has a Starmie.

Emerald used a Starmie captured by Crystal for his Pike challenge in Moving Past Milotic.

In Standing in the Way with Starmie, Guile Hideout used four Starmie.

A Starmie appeared in PASM13.

A Starmie appeared in the Sun & Moon arc inside Aether Paradise.

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.
Generation VII
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.


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
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 7 (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 7, Hano Beach (SOS Battle)


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 (Third release)
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (Back Boss)


Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
011 Spotlight Normal Status 0000 —% 15
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40
011 Recover Normal Status 0000 —% 10
011 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
4040 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM07Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM13Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM55Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM85Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM91Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM92Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM94Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM98Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM99Bag TM Fairy Sprite.png TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Starmie in Generation VII
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status —% 5
S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Pain Split Normal Status —% 20
S M US UM Recycle Normal Status —% 10
S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Trick Psychic Status 100% 10
S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
S M US UM Wonder Room Psychic Status —% 10
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Harden Normal Status —% 30
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Psywave Psychic Special 100% 15
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Camouflage Normal Status —% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Minimize Normal Status —% 10
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Reflect Type Normal Status —% 15
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Power Gem Rock Special 80 100% 20
Staryu (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Cosmic Power Psychic Status —% 20
  • 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
Pin121.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS121.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani121.png
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
MDP E 121.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
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 PA.png
Water
Field move: Cut 3 field move.png
(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 Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT121.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#278
Shuffle121.png

Power of 5
Increases damage when you make a match of five.


Pokémon GO
GO121.png Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 210 Base Defense: 184
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Hidden Power*, Tackle*, Quick Attack*, Water Gun
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Power Gem, Psychic*, Psybeam*

Evolution

120Staryu.png
Unevolved
Staryu
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
121Starmie.png
First Evolution
Starmie
 Water  Psychic 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 121.png Spr b g1 121.png Spr 1b 121.png Spr b g1 121.png Spr 1y 121.png Spr b g1 121.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 121.png Spr b 2g 121.png Spr 2s 121.png Spr b 2s 121.png Spr 2c 121.png Spr b 2c 121.png
Spr 2g 121 s.png Spr b 2g 121 s.png Spr 2s 121 s.png Spr b 2s 121 s.png Spr 2c 121 s.png Spr b 2c 121 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 121.png Spr b 3r 121.png Spr 3e 121.png Spr b 3e 121.png Spr 3f 121.png Spr b 3f 121.png
Spr 3r 121 s.png Spr b 3r 121 s.png Spr 3e 121 s.png Spr b 3e 121 s.png Spr 3f 121 s.png Spr b 3f 121 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 121.png Spr b 4d 121.png Spr 4p 121.png Spr b 4p 121.png Spr 4h 121.png Spr b 4h 121.png
Spr 4d 121 s.png Spr b 4d 121 s.png Spr 4p 121 s.png Spr b 4p 121 s.png Spr 4h 121 s.png Spr b 4h 121 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 121.png Spr b 5b 121.png Spr 5b2 121.png Spr b 5b2 121.png
Spr 5b 121 s.png Spr b 5b 121 s.png Spr 5b2 121 s.png Spr b 5b2 121 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 121.png
Spr b 6x 121.png
Spr 6o 121.png
Spr b 6o 121.png
Spr 6x 121 s.png
Spr b 6x 121 s.png
Spr 6o 121 s.png
Spr b 6o 121 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 121.png
Spr b 7s 121.png
Spr 7s 121.png
Spr b 7s 121.png
Spr 7s 121 s.png
Spr b 7s 121 s.png
Spr 7s 121 s.png
Spr b 7s 121 s.png
Front Back Front Back
121MS.png 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.
  • In the Japanese exclusive Pokémon Stadium, Starmie seems to have originally been a lot more rubbery than it is now, as its limbs stretch when it's hit.

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
Japan Flag.png Japanese スターミー Starmie From star and mi
France Flag.png French Staross From the English words star and boss
Spain Flag.png Spanish Starmie Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Starmie Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Starmie Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 아쿠스타 Akusta Transliteration of the English aqua star
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 寶石海星 / 宝石海星 Bǎoshíhǎixīng Literally "Jewel starfish"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 寶石海星 Bóusehkhóisīng Literally "Jewel starfish"


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