Starmie is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Known as the "Mysterious Pokémon," Starmie has a distinctive star-shaped body with a jewel-like core at its center. This core glows in seven colors and is believed to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. Starmie's unique body shape has led some to speculate that it may be an extraterrestrial creature. It swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body like a propeller, allowing it to move at high speeds. As it cruises through the ocean, Starmie absorbs tiny plankton for sustenance. The Pokémon's core is not only visually striking but also functionally important, as it sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky. Interestingly, Starmie has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it, possibly due to its psychic abilities.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Mysterious Pokémon
- Height: 3'7" (1.1 m)
- Weight: 176.4 lbs (80.0 kg)
- Abilities: Illuminate, Natural Cure, Analytic (Hidden)
Breeding
- Gender: Genderless
- Egg Groups: Water 3
- Hatch Time: 5,120 steps
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
- Yellow: The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
- Gold/Silver: The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
- Ruby/Sapphire: 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."
- Diamond/Pearl: At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
- Sword: This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.
Evolution
Starmie evolves from Staryu when exposed to a Water Stone.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- In Generation 1, Starmie had a base Special stat of 100, which was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense in later generations.
- Starmie's appearance has remained largely unchanged across generations, maintaining its iconic star shape and core.
- In Pokémon Snap, Starmie was shown to be capable of launching itself out of the water and flying through the air for short periods.
- The Pokémon's core will go dark if Starmie is knocked unconscious and will sometimes flicker if it is low on health, as seen in the anime.
- Starmie feeds by absorbing tiny plankton into its body while swimming.
- It is rarely seen in the wild since it requires a rare evolution stone to evolve.