Starmie (Pokémon)

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Starmie スターミー Starmie #121
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water Psychic Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mysterious Pokémon
Abilities Illuminate or Natural Cure Natural Cure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #121 Johto #168 Hoenn #144 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′07″ Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3′07″/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 176.4 lbs. Imperial 80.0 kg Metric 176.4 lbs./80.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 3 group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 207 Battle Exp.: 2071*
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 Water/Psychic-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

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

This Pokémon is genderless.

Special abilities

Starmie’s central core shines with the seven colours of the rainbow when looked at from different angles, but usually shows up red more than any other colour. It can also emit electrical waves from the core that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe.

It uses it 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.

Starmie still has all of the abilities of Staryu including re-growing limbs, changing its skins colour and texture as well as using its core for energy attacks.

Behavior

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.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

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.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Like most Pokémon, Starmie’s eating habits are unknown but it’s very probable it filter feeds considering the Pokémon’s lack of a mouth.

In the anime

Misty's Starmie first appeared in The Water Flowers of Cerulean City.

Rudy, the Gym Leader of Trovita Island, used a Starmie in his battle against Ash's Squirtle in Misty Meets her Match.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Starmie is one of Misty's Pokémon, it makes a cameo in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Gyarados Splashes In! in one of her Poké Balls, however it debuts later in its round Suddenly Starmie defeating Red in the Cerulean Gym.

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 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.
Generation I Red 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 At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Evo Evolve Staryu Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Evo Evolve Staryu
Generation II Gold Silver Evo Evolve Staryu Crystal Evo Evolve Staryu
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evo Evolve Staryu Emerald Evo Evolve Staryu FireRed LeafGreen Evo Evolve Staryu Colosseum Trade Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evo Evolve Staryu Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Valley
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Staryu
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 13 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Staryu
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Wailord Lake

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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Moves learned only as Staryu

Generation II Level Move Type Moves learned only as Staryu 37 Confuse Ray

Generation III Level Move Type Moves learned only as Staryu 33 Confuse Ray

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Moves learned only as Staryu 28 Confuse Ray

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM29 Psychic TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM45 Thunder Wave TM46 Psywave TM49 Tri Attack TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf HM05 Flash

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM07 Zap Cannon TM09 Psych Up TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM42 Dream Eater TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM50 Nightmare HM03 Surf HM05 Flash HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Light Screen TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM48 Skill Swap HM03 Surf HM05 Flash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Light Screen TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM48 Skill Swap TM55 Brine TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM67 Recycle TM68 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM72 Avalanche TM73 Thunder Wave TM74 Gyro Ball TM77 Psych Up TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM85 Dream Eater TM86 Grass Knot TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM07 Waterfall

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Starmie knows Shadow Break, Shadow Mist and Shadow Storm as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

Origin

It may just be a stylized seastar.

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.

In other languages

• German: Starmie
• French: Staross - From the English words star and us, referring to the English name Staryu and Starmie (Star You and Star Me).
• Korean: 아쿠스타 Akuseuta

Related articles

• Misty's Starmie

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Aqua, the fanlisting for Starmie at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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