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TL;DR. Starmie is a water/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 520. Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Water Psychic
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Height1.1 m
Weight80.0 kg
AbilitiesIlluminate, Natural Cure
HiddenAnalytic
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 520. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 60
Attack 75
Defense 85
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 85
Speed 115
Total520
520 base stat total, the 214th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Water-types.
115 base Speed, Starmie's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 250 Water-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Starmie on Daily Pokémon
Starmie was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Starmie in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Starmie reaches 2,584 CP at level 40 and 2,957 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack210
GO Defense184
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)2,584
Max CP (L50)2,922
Best buddy (L51)2,957
Raid catch CP 1,404–1,476 (L20). Weather boosted 1,756–1,846 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Staryu family appeared on August 7, 2020.
- Staryu
- Starmie by encounter
- Mega Starmie
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Oct 7, 2026 onward, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 onward | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Starmie | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Sep 3, 2026 | MegaMega Starmie | Mega Ascension |
| May 6 to May 13, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 22 to Oct 7, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 29 to Jun 1, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Starmie in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Starmie across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #263 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #263 81.6 score
Ultra League #177 82.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Starmie.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Starmie, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Starmie?
Starmie is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Starmie weak to?
Starmie takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Starmie resistant to?
Starmie resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Starmie evolve?
Starmie evolves from Staryu (Use Water Stone). Starmie evolves into Mega Starmie (Mega Evolve with Starmieite (battle-only)).
What generation is Starmie from?
Starmie was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0121.
What are Starmie's base stats?
Starmie has HP 60, Attack 75, Defense 85, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 85, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 520.
What are Starmie's abilities?
Starmie can have the abilities Illuminate, Natural Cure, plus the Hidden Ability Analytic.
Is Starmie legendary or mythical?
No. Starmie is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Starmie's best stat?
Starmie's highest base stat is Speed at 115, which ranks 10th of 250 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Starmie good?
Starmie has a base stat total of 520, the 214th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Starmie as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Starmie is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Grass Electric Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Fighting Psychic Steel
Comparison
Starmie vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 250 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Starmie | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Attack | 75 | 70 | +5 |
| Defense | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 78 | +22 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 75 | +10 |
| Speed | 115 | 68 | +47 |
| Total | 520 | 434 | +86 |
Game appearances
Starmie appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Starmie is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get it
How to get Starmie.
Every main-series game Starmie is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: Wild Zone 16 (night)
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Water-type & Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildFields of Honor, Challenge Beach (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveStaryu (Water Stone)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 7 (SOS Battle)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Hano Beach (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 18, 19, 21 (Sea Skim)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (Super Rod)
- YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveStaryu (Water Stone)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13 (Surfing on rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 13, Undella Town, Humilau City (Surfing on rippling water)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveStaryu (Water Stone)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveStaryu (Water Stone)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveStaryu (Water Stone)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Z-A; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Starmie: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Starmie appears in 40 episodes.
From EP007 (1997-05-13) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Starmie partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Starmie partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Starmie in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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