Starmie

Table of contents

Overview and stats
PvE and PvP analysis
Moves and best movesets
CP chart
Pokédex information
Evolution chart
Mega boosts
Power-up costs
Family and forms
Size information
Encounter data
Sprites
Pokédex entries
Frequently asked questions

Starmie is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,584 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Surf. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Starmie Stats and Max CP

210 ATK

184 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2922 CP

Lvl 40

2584 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1846 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1476 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1107 CP

Starmie's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Water-type

Psychic-type

Great League

Ultra League

Starmie Type Chart

Starmie takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Electric160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Grass160.0%

Starmie takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Fire62.5%

Ice62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Steel62.5%

Water62.5%

Starmie best moveset

Water Gun + Surf

Water Gun

Surf

Starmie's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Surf, with 11.72 DPS and 207.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Starmie ranks #76 (C Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

Psywave + Psychic

Psywave

Psychic

Starmie's best Psychic-type moveset is Psywave / Psychic, with 12.67 DPS and 224.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Starmie ranks #87 (D Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.


1.	Psywave	Psychic	11.13	12.67	224.5
2.	Water Gun	Psychic	10.84	12.34	218.7
3.	Psywave	Surf	10.53	11.99	212.4
4.	Water Gun	Surf	10.29	11.72	207.6
5.	Tackle	Psychic	10.28	11.71	207.4
6.	Psywave	Hydro Pump	10.14	11.54	204.5
7.	Water Gun	Hydro Pump	9.89	11.26	199.6
8.	Hidden Power	Psychic	9.79	11.15	197.5

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Fast Attacks

Tackle *550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗
Hidden Power15151.5s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 15
Energy 15
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 8

Effects
Hidden Power has no special effects.
See Hidden Power details page ↗
Psywave470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Psywave has no special effects.
See Psywave details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Water Gun has no special effects.
See Water Gun details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.4s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.6s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Thunder1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Water
62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Thunder has no special effects.
See Thunder details page ↗
Ice Beam95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Ground
Grass
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam details page ↗
Psychic95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Psybeam65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 60

Effects
Psybeam has no special effects.
See Psybeam details page ↗
Power Gem80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50

Effects
Power Gem has no special effects.
See Power Gem details page ↗
Hydro Pump1351003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 135
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Hydro Pump has no special effects.
See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Surf60501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Surf has no special effects.
See Surf details page ↗
Aqua Jet45332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Aqua Jet has no special effects.
See Aqua Jet details page ↗

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.5s

Damage	70
Energy	60

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	85
Energy	50

Damage	135
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	40

More information

The following chart shows Starmie's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Starmie's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Starmie has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Starmie CP Chart

Starmie reaches a maximum of 2,584 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,404–1,476 CP, rising to 1,756–1,846 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,053–1,107 CP.

Max CP	2584 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1053 CP - 1107 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1404 CP - 1476 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1404 CP - 1476 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1756 CP - 1846 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Starmie Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	36 CP	2	114 CP	3	192 CP
4	270 CP	5	348 CP	6	426 CP
7	504 CP	8	582 CP	9	660 CP
10	738 CP	11	812 CP	12	886 CP
13	960 CP	14	1034 CP	15	1107 CP
16	1181 CP	17	1255 CP	18	1329 CP
19	1403 CP	20	1476 CP	21	1550 CP
22	1624 CP	23	1698 CP	24	1772 CP
25	1846 CP	26	1920 CP	27	1994 CP
28	2067 CP	29	2141 CP	30	2215 CP
31	2252 CP	32	2289 CP	33	2326 CP
34	2363 CP	35	2400 CP	36	2437 CP
37	2474 CP	38	2510 CP	39	2547 CP
40	2584 CP	41	2617 CP	42	2650 CP
43	2683 CP	44	2717 CP	45	2750 CP
46	2784 CP	47	2818 CP	48	2853 CP
49	2887 CP	50	2922 CP

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#121
Height	1.1 m
Weight	80 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 950
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Staryu	50 Candy	Starmie
Starmie	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Starmie

Staryu evolves into Starmie which costs 50 Candy.
Starmie can transform into Mega Starmie through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Starmie

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Starmie's Water and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Starmie.

Water

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

Starmie Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Starmie from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Starmie in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Starmie family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Starmie in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.54 m	0.55 m	1.1 m	1.65 m	1.93 m

Starmie's height ranges from 0.54 m to 1.93 m, with the average being 1.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Starmie in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.539 m	0.55 m
XXS	1′09″	1′10″
XS	0.55 m	1.1 m
XS	1′10″	3′07″
M	0.825 m	1.375 m
M	2′08″	4′06″
XL	1.375 m	1.65 m
XL	4′06″	5′05″
XXL	1.65 m	1.925 m
XXL	5′05″	6′04″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	6s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	17s
Dodge Probability	20.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Starmie

Starmie high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Starmie. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Starmie Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Its central core glows with the seven colors ofthe rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Yellow	The center section is named the core. People think itis communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
Gold	The center section of its body is called the core.It glows in a dif ferent color each time it is seen.
Silver	Regardless of the environment it lives in, its bodygrows to form a symmetrical geo metric shape.
Crystal	It is said that it uses the seven- colored core ofits 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, thisPOKéMON 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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
HeartGold	The middle 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.
Black 2, White 2	Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
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.
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!, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Starmie’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon, Starmie is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Starmie in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Starmie in Pokémon GO are Psywave and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.668 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 224.474.

How does Starmie perform in Raids?

Starmie's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Starmie rank as a Water-type attacker?

Starmie is a C-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #76. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Starmie rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Starmie is a D-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Starmie?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Starmie: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Starmie’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Starmie’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2584 CP and 2922 CP at Level 50.

Can Starmie be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Starmie can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Starmie Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Starmie cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.