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Starmie

Starmie (Japanese: スターミー, HepburnSutaamii) (STAR-mee[1]) is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I and the evolved form of Staryu.

Biology

Physiology

Starmie is a purple starfish-like Pokémon with a red core environed by a golden formation. It appears to have more than five appendages.

Interestingly Starmie's "back-half" has been depicted several different ways. In the anime Starmie has the appearance of two starfish fused together; while in more modern games the back-half has been shown to spin wildly completely independent of the front-half of the Pokémon. Many fans tend to think of the anime's depiction as the more realistic of the two, considering the rapid spinning would obviously get in the way of any trainer trying to surf on this particular Pokémon. Starmie's core shines in a rainbow of seven colors, some people value this core as a type of jewelry.

Behavior

They can flash their gems in a single color, alternating between different shades as if sending coded messages. Starmie swim by spinning themselves like propellers through the water, filter-feeding as they go.

Natural Abilities

Starmie are able to emit peculiar signal waves from the gem-like core attached to the center of their bodies. These waves are said to cause headaches to those who get near Starmie (according to the Pokémon Sun Pokédex entry). The core radiate the seven colors of the rainbow, earning them the nickname "gem of the sea".

Evolution

Starmie evolves from Staryu by being exposed to a Water Stone.

Game data

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Staryu None
Yellow Evolve Staryu None
Gold and Silver Evolve Staryu None
Crystal Evolve Staryu None
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Staryu None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Staryu (LeafGreen Only) None
Emerald Evolve Staryu None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Staryu None
Platinum Evolve Staryu None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Staryu None
Black and White Route 13 (Surf) Rare
X and Y Route 8 (Super Rod, X only) Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Staryu None
Sun and Moon Route 7 (SOS only) Unknown

Pokédex entries

  • Red and Blue

    Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.

  • Yellow

    The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Emerald

    People in ancient times imagined that Starmie were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.

  • 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

    At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.

  • HeartGold

    The center section of its body is called the core. It golws 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.

  • Black

    At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.

  • White

    At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.

  • Black 2

    At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.

  • White 2

    At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.

  • 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 after 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.

  • 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.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.

  • Sword

    This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.

  • Shield

    Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.


Stats

Stats
HP
60
Attack
75
Defense
1
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
85
Speed
115
Total
436

Type effectiveness

Damage taken Types
×0
None
¼
None
½
×2
×4
None
Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Hydro Pump Special 110 80% 5
1 Rapid Spin Physical 20 100% 40
1 Recover Status —% 10
1 Spotlight Status —% 15
1 Swift Special 60 —% 20
1 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
40 Confuse Ray Status 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Psyshock Special 80 100% 10
TM06 Toxic Status 90% 10
TM07 Hail Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Special 60 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Special 90 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Special 110 70% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Special 110 70% 10
TM27 Return Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Status —% 10
TM48 Round Physical 60 100% 15
TM55 Scald Special 80 100% 15
TM68 Giga Impact Physical 150 90% 5
TM73 Thunder Wave Status 90% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Status —% 10
TM85 Dream Eater Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Status 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Status —% 10
TM89 U-Turn Physical 70 100% 20
TM90 Substitute Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Special 80 100% 10
TM92 Trick Room Status —% 5
TM94 Surf Special 90 100% 15
TM98 Waterfall Physical 80 100% 15
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Special 80 100% 10
TM100 Confide Status —% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation VII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
USUM Gravity Status —% 5
USUM Icy Wind Special 55 95% 15
USUM Magic Coat Status —% 15
USUM Pain Split Status —% 20
USUM Recycle Status —% 10
USUM Signal Beam Special 75 100% 15
USUM Snore Special 50 100% 15
USUM Water Pulse Special 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation VI
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Hydro Pump Special 110 80% 5
1 Rapid Spin Physical 20 100% 40
1 Recover Status —% 10
1 Swift Special 60 —% 20
1 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
22XY
40ORAS
Confuse Ray Status 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Psyshock Special 80 100% 10
TM06 Toxic Status 90% 10
TM07 Hail Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Special 60 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Special 90 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Special 110 70% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Special 110 70% 10
TM27 Return Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Status —% 10
TM48 Round Physical 60 100% 15
TM55 Scald Special 80 100% 15
TM68 Giga Impact Physical 150 90% 5
TM70 Flash Status 100% 20
TM73 Thunder Wave Status 90% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Status —% 10
TM85 Dream Eater Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Status 85% 15
TM88 Sleep Talk Status —% 10
TM89 U-Turn Physical 70 100% 20
TM90 Substitute Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Special 80 100% 10
TM92 Trick Room Status —% 5
TM94 Secret PowerORAS Physical 70 100% 20
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Special 80 100% 10
TM100 Confide Status —% 20
HM03 Surf Special 90 100% 15
HM05 Waterfall Physical 80 100% 15
HM07 DiveORAS Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation VI
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
ORAS Gravity Status —% 5
ORAS Icy Wind Special 55 95% 15
ORAS Magic Coat Status —% 15
ORAS Pain Split Status —% 20
ORAS Recycle Status —% 10
ORAS Signal Beam Special 75 100% 15
ORAS Snore Special 50 100% 15
ORAS Water Pulse Special 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation V
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Rapid Spin Physical 20 100% 40
1 Recover Status —% 10
1 Swift Special 60 —% 20
1 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
28BW
22B2W2
Confuse Ray Status 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation V
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Psyshock Special 80 100% 10
TM06 Toxic Status 90% 10
TM07 Hail Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Special 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Special 95 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Special 120 70% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Status —% 5
TM19 Telekinesis Status —% 15
TM21 Frustration Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Status —% 10
TM48 Round Physical 60 100% 15
TM55 Scald Special 80 100% 15
TM68 Giga Impact Physical 150 90% 5
TM70 Flash Status 100% 20
TM73 Thunder Wave Status 100% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Status —% 10
TM85 Dream Eater Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Status 85% 15
TM90 Substitute Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Special 80 100% 10
HM03 Surf Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Waterfall Physical 80 100% 15
HM06 Dive Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation V
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
B2W2 Gravity Status —% 5
B2W2 Icy Wind Special 55 95% 15
B2W2 Magic Coat Status —% 15
B2W2 Pain Split Status —% 20
B2W2 Recycle Status —% 10
B2W2 Signal Beam Special 75 100% 15
B2W2 Snore Special 40 100% 15
B2W2 Water Pulse Special 60 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation IV
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Rapid Spin Physical 20 100% 40
1 Recover Status —% 10
1 Swift Special 60 —% 20
1 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
28 Confuse Ray Status 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Water Pulse Special 60 100% 20
TM06 Toxic Status 85% 10
TM07 Hail Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Special 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Special 95 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Special 120 70% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Special 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Special 95 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM43 Secret Power Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Status —% 10
TM48 Skill Swap Status —% 10
TM55 Brine Special 65 100% 10
TM58 Endure Status —% 10
TM67 Recycle Status —% 10
TM68 Giga Impact Physical 150 90% 5
TM70 Flash Status 100% 20
TM72 Avalanche Physical 60 100% 10
TM73 Thunder Wave Status 100% 20
TM74 Gyro Ball Physical 100% 5
TM77 Psych Up Status —% 10
TM82 Sleep Talk Status —% 10
TM83 Natural Gift Physical 100% 15
TM85 Dream Eater Special 100 100% 15
TM86 Grass Knot Special 100% 20
TM87 Swagger Status 85% 15
TM90 Substitute Status —% 10
TM91 Flash Cannon Special 80 100% 10
HM03 Surf Special 95 100% 15
HM05 WhirlpoolHGSS Special 15 70% 15
HM07 Waterfall Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation IV
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Pt / HGSS Dive Physical 80 100% 10
Pt / HGSS Gravity Status —% 5
Pt / HGSS Icy Wind Special 55 95% 15
Pt / HGSS Magic Coat Status —% 15
Pt / HGSS Pain Split Status —% 20
Pt / HGSS Rollout Physical 30 90% 20
Pt / HGSS Signal Beam Special 75 100% 15
Pt / HGSS Snore Special 40 100% 15
Pt / HGSS Swift Special 60 —% 20
Pt / HGSS Twister Special 40 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation III
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Rapid Spin Physical 20 100% 40
1 Recover Status —% 10
1 Swift Physical 60 —% 20
1 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
33 Confuse Ray Status 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation III
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Water Pulse Special 60 100% 20
TM06 Toxic Status 85% 10
TM07 Hail Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Physical 100% 15
TM13 Ice Beam Special 95 100% 10
TM14 Blizzard Special 120 70% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Physical 150 90% 5
TM16 Light Screen Status —% 30
TM17 Protect Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Status —% 5
TM21 Frustration Physical 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Special 95 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Status —% 30
TM42 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM43 Secret Power Physical 70 100% 20
TM44 Rest Status —% 10
TM48 Skill Swap Status —% 10
HM03 Surf Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Flash Status 70% 20
HM07 Waterfall Special 80 100% 10
HM08 Dive Special 60 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation III
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
FRLG / E / XD Double-Edge Physical 120 100% 15
E Endure Status —% 10
E / XD Icy Wind Special 55 95% 15
FRLG / E / XD Mimic Status —% 10
E Psych Up Status —% 10
E Sleep Talk Status —% 10
E Snore Physical 40 100% 15
FRLG / E / XD Substitute Status —% 10
E / XD Swagger Status 90% 15
E Swift Physical 60 —% 20
FRLG / E / XD Thunder Wave Status 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation II
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 BubbleBeam Special 65 100% 20
1 Rapid Spin Physical 20 100% 40
1 Recover Status —% 10
1 Tackle Physical 35 95% 35
37 Confuse Ray Status 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation II
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM03 Curse Status —% 10
TM06 Toxic Status 85% 10
TM07 Zap Cannon Special 100 50% 5
TM09 Psych Up Status —% 10
TM10 Hidden Power Physical 100% 15
TM13 Snore Physical 40 100% 15
TM14 Blizzard Special 120 70% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Physical 150 90% 5
TM16 Icy Wind Special 55 95% 15
TM17 Protect Status —% 10
TM18 Rain Dance Status —% 5
TM20 Endure Status —% 10
TM21 Frustration Physical 100% 20
TM25 Thunder Special 120 70% 10
TM27 Return Physical 100% 20
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM32 Double Team Status —% 15
TM34 Swagger Status 90% 15
TM35 Sleep Talk Status —% 10
TM39 Swift Physical 60 —% 20
TM42 Dream Eater Special 100 100% 15
TM44 Rest Status —% 10
TM45 Attract Status 100% 15
TM50 Nightmare Status 100% 15
HM03 Surf Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Flash Status 70% 20
HM06 Whirlpool Special 15 70% 15
HM07 Waterfall Special 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By tutoring

Generation II
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
C Ice Beam Special 95 100% 10
C Thunderbolt Special 95 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By leveling up

Generation I
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Harden Status —% 30
1 Tackle Physical 35 95% 35
1 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM/HM

Generation I
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM06 Toxic Status 85% 10
TM09 Take Down Status 90 85% 20
TM10 Double-Edge Physical 100% 15
TM11 BubbleBeam Special 65 100% 20
TM12 Water Gun Special 40 100% 25
TM13 Ice Beam Special 95 100% 15
TM14 Blizzard Special 120 90% 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Physical 150 90% 5
TM20 Rage Physical 20 100% 20
TM24 Thunderbolt Special 90 100% 15
TM25 Thunder Special 120 70% 10
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TM30 Teleport Status —% 20
TM31 Mimic Status —% 10
TM32 Double Team Status —% 15
TM33 Reflect Status —% 20
TM34 Bide Physical —% 10
TM39 Swift Physical 60 —% 20
TM40 Skull Bash Physical 100 100% 5
TM44 Rest Status —% 10
TM45 Thunder Wave Status 100% 20
TM46 Psywave Special 80% 15
TM49 Tri Attack Physical 80 100% 10
TM50 Substitute Status —% 10
HM03 Surf Special 95 100% 15
HM05 Flash Status 70% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Appearances

    Anime

    Misty Starmie anime

    In the anime, Misty owns both Starmie and a Staryu at the same time, making it one of the extremely rare cases that a trainer has both pre- and post-evolutions on their person at the same time. She later gave away Starmie to the Cerulean Gym to preform underwater shows, but kept her Staryu.

    Trivia

    • Starmie is one of the five Pokémon that has no visible eyes. The others are Staryu, Zubat, Deino, and Zweilous.
      • Of these, Starmie is the only one that doesn't evolve further and gains any visible eyes throughout its evolutionary line (as Golbat and Hydreigon have visible eyes).
    • In Super Smash Bros., Starmie is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Swift.

    Origin

    Starmie is most likely based on a starfish, specifically different species that are able to grow more than the usuall five limbs. It may also be based on actual stars due to its supposed relations with space.

    Etymology

    Starmie's name, comes from the words "star" and Starmie sounds like "me", while its previous evolution, Staryu, sounds like "you".

    Gallery

    See also

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 360. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.