Starmie: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk7585–139139–273

Def8594–150157–295

SpA100108–167184–328

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe115121–183211–361

Total520Higher than 78% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

WaterPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

BugDarkElectricGhostGrass

Resists

½×

FightingFireIcePsychicSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 115); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+183Max167No SP135Min121Scarf274Tailwind366

At max Speed, Starmie outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Illuminate →
Other Pokémon with Illuminate 7
Staryu Chinchou Lanturn Volbeat Watchog Morelull Shiinotic
This Pokémon has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
Everything about Natural Cure →
Other Pokémon with Natural Cure 18
Chansey Staryu Corsola Blissey Celebi Roselia Swablu Altaria Budew Roserade Happiny Shaymin Phantump Trevenant Comfey Pawmi Pawmo Pawmot
This Pokémon's attacks have 1.3× power if it is the last to move in a turn.
Everything about Analytic →
Other Pokémon with Analytic 11
Magnemite Magneton Staryu Porygon Porygon2 Magnezone Porygon-Z Patrat Watchog Elgyem Beheeyem

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#108 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Starminite (82.9%) · (67.1%) · Adamant (29.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (38.2%)

Moves Liquidation, Protect, Ice Spinner, Expanding Force

Singles

#57 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 6 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Starminite (92.8%) · (86.9%) · Adamant (55.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (38.4%)

Moves Ice Spinner, Aqua Jet, Flip Turn, Liquidation

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Starmie: 0.3% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.99% of teams · rank #82 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability
Stat Alignment: Timid
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Rapid Spin
Ice Beam
Surf
Recover

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.45%
Rated 1500+1.3%
Rated 1630+0.99%
Rated 1760+1.29%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.99%

Moves

Items

Abilities

49.6%
45.4%
5%

EV spreads

Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe39.5%
Timid 25 HP / 15 Def / 6 SpA / 20 Spe22.7%
Timid 20 HP / 12 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe6.4%
Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe6.2%
Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0120StaryuWater
1. Use Water Stone
  #0121StarmieWaterPsychic
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Starminite
    #0121Mega StarmieWaterPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1Cosmic PowerRaises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30

1Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

1Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

1MinimizeRaises the user's evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus——10

1Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

1Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

1Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

1Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40

1RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5

1SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

1SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

TM / HM / TR 36

TM21Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM49Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15

HM03SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

HM07Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMPsychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TMReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TMDream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.PsychicSpec100100%15

TMFlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TMPsych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TMHailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TMRecycleRestores the item the user last used.NormalStatus——10

TMSkill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMGyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

TMBrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10

TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TMAvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TMFlash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TMTrick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5

TMGrass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

Biology

Starmie is a purple starfish-like Pokémon with ten arms; its body resembles two starfish overlapped, the second star on its back being semi-attached and able to spin around independently of the front star.

Unlike most Pokémon, Starmie does not have a face, instead having a red jewel core at its center, which resembles a cut precious stone and seems to shine with the seven colors of the rainbow when looked at from different angles, but usually shows up red more than any other color. The jewel starts blinking when it is injured.

Design & origin

Its design is speculated to be based on the sunflower sea star, due to their shared similarities in color and large amount of arms. Its jewel may be a reference to the Colour Timer from the Ultraman franchise, its blinking when injured being similar to how Colour Timers indicate their user is running out of energy; Mega Starmie is also believed to be inspired by Ultraman.

Together with Staryu, its name is believed to combine "Starfish" or "Star", "You", and "Me".

Forms

Mega Starmie

Mega Starmie looks identical to Starmie, but grows two human-like legs, which it can use to run around. It also poses with its arms on its hips when standing.

It takes on this form due to attempting to resemble humans, though it is unclear if this is to replicate or to replace humanity.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon, Starmie · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Mysterious Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Purple

: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Kanto#121Original Johto#168Original Hoenn#144Updated Johto#170Updated Unova#239Coastal Kalos#035New Hoenn#149Original Alola#185Original Akala#112Updated Alola#224Updated Akala#125Let’s Go Kanto#121Isle of Armor#099Lumiose#037

Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.
Shield
This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.
Sword
The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
Its unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.
Moon
Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.
Sun
Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
Black 2 · White 2
The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
HeartGold
At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
This Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.
FireRed
People in ancient times imagined that STARMIE were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.”
Ruby · Omega Ruby
It is said that it uses the seven- colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.
Crystal
Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
Silver · SoulSilver
The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
Gold
The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
Yellow
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

English: Starmie
Japanese: スターミー
Japanese (romaji): Starmie
Korean: 아쿠스타
Chinese (Traditional): 寶石海星
Chinese (Simplified): 宝石海星
French: Staross
German: Starmie
Spanish: Starmie
Italian: Starmie

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 Spe
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 182
: Slow

Breeding

: Water 3
: Genderless
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Staryu: Use Water Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 12 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 12 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas

Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas

Road 18Surfing in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 19Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Road 21Surfing in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Hano BeachSOS Battle · Lv 22–25
Route 7SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–23

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Hano BeachSOS Battle · Lv 22–25
Route 7SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–23

Moon 1 area

Route 7SOS Battle · Lv 10–19

Sun 1 area

Route 7SOS Battle · Lv 10–19

X 1 area

Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35

White 2 3 areas

Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40

Black 2 3 areas

Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 41

White 1 area

Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70

Black 1 area

Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Starmie

Weak to

Resists

Weak to

Resists

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

Singles

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Level up 16

TM / HM / TR 36

Design & origin

Forms

Mega Starmie

Names around the world

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models