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#0121Kanto · Generation 1

Starmie

StarmieMysterious Pokémon

WaterPsychic

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

Height
1.1 m
Weight
80 kg
Habitat
Sea
Abilities
Illuminate, Natural Cure, Analytic (hidden)
Evolves from
Staryu
39Anime episodes
16Games found in
18Japanese cards
1997Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Shield

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

  • Sword

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

  • Let’s Go, Eevee!

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

  • Ultra Moon

    It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.

15 more entries from older games
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sun

    Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • Y

    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.

  • White 2

    Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.

  • SoulSilver

    Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.

  • HeartGold

    The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.

  • FireRed

    This Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.

  • Emerald

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

  • Crystal

    It is said that it uses the seven- colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.

  • Gold

    The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a dif­ ferent color each time it is seen.

  • Yellow

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

Evolution

The Staryu line

  • Staryu StarmieUse Water Stone

Where to find it

Found in 16 games

Regions: Orre · Unova · Kalos · Alola · Kanto · Galar

XDOrre1 location
LocationHowLevel
Citadark IsleSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.41
BlackUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 13Surfing in dark spots35-70
WhiteUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 13Surfing in dark spots35-70
Black 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots35-45
Route 13Surfing in dark spots30-40
Undella TownSurfing in dark spots30-40
White 2Unova3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots35-45
Route 13Surfing in dark spots30-40
Undella TownSurfing in dark spots30-40
XKalos1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 8Fishing with a Super Rod35
SunAlola1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 7SOS Battle10-19
MoonAlola1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 7SOS Battle10-19
Ultra SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hano BeachSOS Battle22-25
Route 7SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-23
Ultra MoonAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hano BeachSOS Battle22-25
Route 7SOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots10-23
Let’s Go, Pikachu!Kanto3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 18Surfing in the overworld33-38
Sea Route 19Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 21Surfing in the overworld37-42
Let’s Go, Eevee!Kanto3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 18Surfing in the overworld33-38
Sea Route 19Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sea Route 21Surfing in the overworld37-42
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar11 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.26-60
Challenge Beach · Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.20-60
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Training LowlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den A), Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar11 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.26-60
Challenge Beach · Challenge Beach (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.20-60
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Stepping-Stone Sea · Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Training LowlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Workout Sea · Workout Sea (Max Den A), Workout Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.45-60
Sword: The Crown TundraGalar1 location
LocationHowLevel
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65
Shield: The Crown TundraGalar1 location
LocationHowLevel
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

39 episodes on record

First appearanceThe Water Flowers of Cerulean CityEP007 · Original series · first aired in Japan May 13, 1997

Major appearances 6

Original series

  • EP007The Water Flowers of Cerulean City1997
  • EP061The Misty Mermaid1998
  • EP091Bye Bye Psyduck1999
  • EP103Misty Meets Her Match1999
  • EP111Hello, Pummelo!1999

Horizons

  • HZ121The Catcher in the Sky2025
Minor appearances · 33 episodes

Original series

  • EP015Battle Aboard the St. Anne1997
  • EP040The Battling Eevee Brothers1998
  • EP065Showdown at the Po-ké Corral1998
  • EP084The Lost Lapras1999
  • EP086Pikachu Re-Volts1999
  • EP116The Rivalry Revival1999
  • EP122Flower Power1999
  • EP146Tricks of the Trade2000
  • EP168Hook, Line, and Stinker2000
  • EP169Beauty and the Breeder2000
  • EP176Ariados, Amigos2000
  • EP206The Joy of Water Pokémon2001
  • EP210Around the Whirlpool2001

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG156From Cradle to Save2005

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP171Dawn of a Royal Day!2010

XY

  • XY001Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!2013
  • XY022Going for the Gold!2014

Sun & Moon

  • SM042Alola, Kanto!2017

Journeys

  • JN002Legend? Go! Friends? Go!2019
  • JN031The Cuteness Quotient!2020
  • JN032Time After Time!2020
  • JN049To Train, or Not to Train!2020
  • JN063On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!2021
  • JN087Breaking the Ice!2021
  • JN136This Could be the Start of Something Big!2022

Horizons

  • HZ033Roar of the Black Rayquaza2023
  • HZ129Destiny of the Black Rayquaza2026

Movie

  • M02The Power of One1999
  • M04Celebi: The Voice of the Forest2001
  • M05Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias2002
  • M08Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005
  • M20I Choose You!2017

Pikachu short

  • PK01Pikachu's Vacation1998

Japanese cards

18 cards across 11 sets

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Shiny Treasure ex

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Pokémon Card 151

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Battle Region

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Holon Research Tower

20051 card
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Clash of the Blue Sky

20041 card
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Split Earth

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Awakening Legends

20001 card
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Expansion Pack (Base)

19961 card
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