Ghost moves don't affect Starmie at all — that's the advantage of Water/Psychic typing. It comfortably outruns most offensive threats. An original Gen 1 pick. Comfortably outruns most offensive threats.
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Sp. Atk carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Mysterious Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Starmie Weakness
ExcellentElectric and Grass-type moves hit Starmie for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Starmie can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
You get Starmie from Staryu using a Water Stone. This Water/Psychic-type hits 520 total stats and can't produce eggs. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Staryu), and Starmie peaks at 520 total stats.
How to Evolve
The recommended build leans into Starmie's strengths as an attacker. An item provides extra utility, and flexible EVs EVs back that up. An ability rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Starmie Moveset
- Recover
- Thunder Wave
- Blizzard
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Starmie. TMs unlock Normal and Ice coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Psychic into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
No wild encounters for Starmie. The 2-stage line runs through Staryu, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Starmie in Red & Blue
Staryu is your first catch on the way to Starmie. You'll find fishing and walking encounters from Lv. 15-33 across 17 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StaryuEASYRoute 19BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 19RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 20BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 20RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 21BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 21RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FBlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FRedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B3FBlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B3FRedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSSeafoam Islands - B1FRedGrassLv.30CommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - 1FBlueGrassLv.28-30UncommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B3FBlueGrassLv.29-31UncommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B1FBlueGrassLv.30UncommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B2FRedGrassLv.30UncommonMidWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - B2FBlueGrassLv.28RareMidWaterEFFORTLESSSeafoam Islands - B4FBlueGrassLv.31-33CommonLateWater
Step 2Starmie ✓
Natural Cure changes the entire equation for Starmie. The 520 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked S-Tier as a sweeper.
Staryu evolves into Starmie using a Water Stone. Starmie is the fully evolved form. At 520 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Starmie is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Starmie appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
One of the original 151, Starmie has appeared in 20 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A