--- title: "Starmie (#0121): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/starmie" description: "Starmie (#0121): Water/Psychic-type Mysterious Pokémon from Kanto. Base stat total 520. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0121 · Kanto · Generation 1 # Starmie Mysterious Pokémon · Water/Psychic-type ![Starmie official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/121.webp) Starmie is a [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water)/[Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic)-type Pokémon, the Mysterious Pokémon, number 121 (#0121) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 1 and comes from the [Kanto](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/kanto) region. It is 1.1 m tall and weighs 80 kg. Starmie is the Mysterious Pokémon, a spinning purple double starfish whose jewel-like core glows in seven colours and beams signals into space. People have long suspected it of being an alien, and in Legends: Z-A its Mega form moves like a person. ## How to pronounce Starmie Starmie is pronounced **STAR-mee**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Starmie said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/121.mp3) In Japanese it is スターミー. Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Starmie is 1.1 m tall and 80 kg, two violet starfish joined together. The back one spins a full 360 degrees, driving it through the water like a ship's propeller. The front one holds a golden casing around a red core that glows in seven colours; the Ultra Sun Pokédex calls it the gem of the sea and says it is crafted into costly accessories sold in secret. ### Behaviour The Pokédex says Starmie's core beams strange radio signals up into the night sky, and that people take its glow as a way of communicating. Its odd shape has led locals to suspect it is an alien, and the Sun Pokédex says those who approach it can get headaches. ### Habitat Bulbapedia says it is rarely met in the wild, with its home in the ocean's deepest waters. In Legends: Z-A it lives in Wild Zones 16 and 20. ### Diet The Shield Pokédex says it absorbs tiny plankton as it cruises through the ocean. ### Powers Illuminate doubles the wild encounter rate, Natural Cure heals status on switch-out, and Analytic is hidden. It learns Surf, Psychic, Hydro Pump and Recover, and with 115 Speed it is a fast special attacker. Mega Starmie, from Legends: Z-A, stands 2.3 m tall, bends its elbows and knees, and walks and sprints like a human; its Ability in the game data is Huge Power, but Bulbapedia says Z-A has no Abilities, so its Attack gets 40 extra points there, for a total of 660. The Z-A Pokédex says it is unclear whether Mega Starmie wants to talk to humanity or replace it. ### Name origin Starmie may combine 'star' with 'mystery', and the Japanese name is the same word, Starmie (スターミー). ### Design inspiration Starmie seems modelled on a stylised starfish, perhaps the purple sea star or the sunflower sea star. Mega Starmie may nod to Warning from Space, a 1956 film in which a starfish-like alien takes human form, and its humanoid shape could also pun on hitode, the Japanese word for starfish, which can be read as 'human hand'. These are fan readings. ### Evolution notes Staryu becomes Starmie through a Water Stone. ### In the games A Starmie on Route 15's northern beach is in a week-long staring contest that a Pokémon knowing Tickle can win, in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Mega Starmie arrived in Legends: Z-A, where Starmie lives in the base game and in the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose; Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Scarlet and Violet. ### In the anime Misty's Starmie debuted in 'The Water Flowers of Cerulean City', though she tended to use Staryu more. In Pokémon Horizons, Friede's Instructor Starmie is revealed to be able to Mega Evolve in 'The Catcher in the Sky' and, per Bulbapedia, a Mega Starmie survives outer space unassisted in 'Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!'. ### Fun facts - Bulbapedia says Starmie is the only Psychic-type Pokémon in the Water 3 Egg Group. - In the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium, Bulbapedia says Starmie appears to have been designed more rubbery, with its limbs stretching when hit. - In the first Super Smash Bros., Starmie came out of Poké Balls and barraged opponents with Swift, before later games replaced it with Staryu. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Starmie (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Starmie_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Starmie (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/starmie/) ## Base stats - HP: **60** - Attack: **75** - Defense: **85** - Sp. Atk: **100** - Sp. Def: **85** - Speed: **115** Starmie’s base stat total is **520**. Its highest stat is Speed. ## Type matchups ### What is Starmie weak to? Starmie takes extra damage from [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (2×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (2×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (2×), [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) (2×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (2×) moves. It resists [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (½×), [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (½×), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×). ## Evolution ### What does Starmie evolve from? Starmie evolves from [Staryu](https://pokee.si/pokemon/staryu) (Water Stone). Starmie is the final stage of its evolution family. The whole family: [Staryu](https://pokee.si/pokemon/staryu), **Starmie**. ## Forms - **Mega Starmie** (Mega): [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water)/[Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic)-type, base stat total 620 (HP 60, Attack 100, Defense 105, Sp. Atk 130, Sp. Def 105, Speed 120). Ability: [Huge Power](https://pokee.si/abilities/huge-power). ## Abilities - [Illuminate](https://pokee.si/abilities/illuminate): Doubles the wild encounter rate. - [Natural Cure](https://pokee.si/abilities/natural-cure): Cures any major status ailment upon switching out. - [Analytic](https://pokee.si/abilities/analytic) (hidden ability): Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last. ## Moves ### Moves Starmie learns by level up in Sword / Shield | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Rapid Spin](https://pokee.si/moves/rapid-spin) | Normal | Physical | 50 | | 1 | [Minimize](https://pokee.si/moves/minimize) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift) | Normal | Special | 60 | | 1 | [Psybeam](https://pokee.si/moves/psybeam) | Psychic | Special | 65 | | 1 | [Brine](https://pokee.si/moves/brine) | Water | Special | 65 | | 1 | [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen) | Psychic | Status | — | | 1 | [Power Gem](https://pokee.si/moves/power-gem) | Rock | Special | 80 | | 1 | [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic) | Psychic | Special | 90 | | 1 | [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf) | Water | Special | 90 | | 1 | [Recover](https://pokee.si/moves/recover) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Cosmic Power](https://pokee.si/moves/cosmic-power) | Psychic | Status | — | | 1 | [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump) | Water | Special | 110 | | 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 1 | [Harden](https://pokee.si/moves/harden) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Water Gun](https://pokee.si/moves/water-gun) | Water | Special | 40 | | 1 | [Confuse Ray](https://pokee.si/moves/confuse-ray) | Ghost | Status | — | ### TM moves (45) Starmie can learn 45 moves from TMs in Sword / Shield: [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Thunder Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-wave), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Reflect](https://pokee.si/moves/reflect), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Hail](https://pokee.si/moves/hail), [Whirlpool](https://pokee.si/moves/whirlpool), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Dive](https://pokee.si/moves/dive), [Brine](https://pokee.si/moves/brine), [Avalanche](https://pokee.si/moves/avalanche), [Psycho Cut](https://pokee.si/moves/psycho-cut), [Trick Room](https://pokee.si/moves/trick-room), [Wonder Room](https://pokee.si/moves/wonder-room), [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic), [Agility](https://pokee.si/moves/agility), [Waterfall](https://pokee.si/moves/waterfall), [Tri Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/tri-attack), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Psyshock](https://pokee.si/moves/psyshock), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Trick](https://pokee.si/moves/trick), [Skill Swap](https://pokee.si/moves/skill-swap), [Cosmic Power](https://pokee.si/moves/cosmic-power), [Gyro Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/gyro-ball), [Power Gem](https://pokee.si/moves/power-gem), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Ally Switch](https://pokee.si/moves/ally-switch), [Scald](https://pokee.si/moves/scald), [Dazzling Gleam](https://pokee.si/moves/dazzling-gleam). Move tutor moves (3): [Expanding Force](https://pokee.si/moves/expanding-force), [Flip Turn](https://pokee.si/moves/flip-turn), [Meteor Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/meteor-beam). ## Breeding & training - Gender: genderless. - Egg groups: Water 3. - Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560). - Catch rate: 60 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50. - Growth rate: Slow (1,250,000 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 2 Speed effort values. - Base experience yield: 182. ## Pokédex entries 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)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: スターミー - **Romaji**: Starmie - **French**: Staross - **German**: Starmie - **Spanish**: Starmie - **Italian**: Starmie - **Korean**: 아쿠스타 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 宝石海星 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 寶石海星 ## Trivia - Fastest Water type in Gen 1: 115 Speed. - Taller than 54% of all Pokémon (1.1 m). - Heavier than 77% of all Pokémon (80 kg). - Base stat total 520, ranked #214 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Speed, ranked #52 of 1,025. - One of 6 Pokémon that are both Water and Psychic. - One of 87 purple Pokémon. - Number 121 of 151 Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). - Part of an evolution family of 2 Pokémon. - Can learn 56 different moves in Sword / Shield. - Catch rate 60: about 7.8% per Poké Ball at full health. - Has 1 alternate form. - Appears in 19 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Starmie (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Starmie_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Starmie (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/starmie/). - Pronunciation (STAR-mee): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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