Starmie

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National: Staryu - Starmie (#121) - Mr. Mime
Johto: Staryu - Starmie (#168) - Shellder
Hoenn: Staryu - Starmie (#144) - Kecleon

General
Name (Japanese), Number Starmie (Sutaamii), 121
Name pronunciation <math>STAR-mee</math>
Stage Stage 1
Evolves from Staryu
Evolves to (none)
Video game base stats¹
Hit points 60
Attack 75
Defense 85
Speed 115
Special attack² 100
Special defense² 85
Special³ 100
Biological
Species Mysterious Pokémon
Types Template:PokemonType, Template:PokemonType
Height 3ft 7in (1.1 m)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg)
Ability Illuminate, Natural Cure
Signature Attacks Swift
Pokédex ColorPurple
Shiny color Its purple body and reddish gem turn blue. The yellow area around its gem turns coral.
Gender distribution Gender Unknown

¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary.
² Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal and onwards.
³ Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow.

Starmie (スターミー Sutaamii in Japanese, Starmie in German and Staross in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise.

The name "Starmie" comes from the word "star" and a misspelling of the word "me", the same way Staryu comes from "star" and "you". Together, the two's names can be seen as, "Star you? Star me!" Its name was originally going to be Starme.

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Appearance

Starmie resembles an overlarge starfish. It consists of two five-point purple star-shaped structures superimposed on top of each other. At its center is a large gem, surrounded by a yellow crest. The gem's hue can change to any color in the visual spectrum, earning Starmie the nickname "the gem of the sea".

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Biology

Starmie is an aquatic Pokémon. It moves through the water by spinning its star-shaped body in a manner not unlike that of a propeller. Starmie's body has a highly symmetrical geometric shape, no matter what the surroundings it lives in.

Starmie's center section - the gem - is known as its "core". This gem is considered very valuable among collectors. It can glow in all seven colors of the rainbow, and changes color frequently. In the Pokémon world, the aforementioned peculiar properties of Starmie's anatomy leads some people to theorize that Starmie's origins are not of this planet and that its luminescent core is used to send electromagnetic signals into outer space. In ancient times, Starmie was attributed an equally mystical origin: that it was created from the reflection of the stars upon the waves at night. When Starmie is weak, the core grows dim and starts flickering.

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In the video games

Starmie cannot be found in the wild in any game, but it can be evolved from Staryu at any time by using a Water Stone. Therefore, the availability of Staryu dictates the availability of Starmie. In Pokemon XD one could be snagged from Cipher Admin Snattle at Citadark Isle.

Starmie can be said to be a quite powerful Pokémon. It has generally high stats, especially in speed and Special attack, complimented by knowledge of powerful attacks that match its types (Hydro Pump or Psychic). Through Technical Machines, Starmie can learn attacks that are strong against Pokémon who have an advantage over it (Ice Beam for Grass Pokémon and Thunderbolt for other Water Pokémon.) Its somewhat low hit points stat is offset by its knowledge of the Recover technique. For these reasons, Starmie is a rather popular Pokémon to be used in a purely offensive manner.

Because the player can choose to evolve Staryu into Starmie at any time through a Water Stone, care must be taken regarding the point of evolution, since Starmie cannot learn any more attacks naturally.

Starmie has a minor cameo in the Super Smash Bros. as one of several Pokémon which may emerge from thrown Pokéballs, Shooting down opponents with Swift. It does not in Super Smash Bros. Melee, though Staryu does.

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In the animé

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Starmie is one of the Pokémon used in Misty's team during the most of the Kanto arc (during which it is her most powerful Pokémon), along with its pre-evolved form, Staryu. Misty also often used Starmie outside of battle for transportation through water or for fire-fighting purposes. Misty eventually left Starmie in the care of her sisters at the Cerulean City Gym in episode #61 (The Misty Mermaid). She re-obtained it when she returned to the Gym after episode #275 (Gotta Catch Ya Later), as depicted in Pokémon Chronicles.

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In the trading card game

Starmie appears on a lot of cards in the game, partly due to its blend of Water and Psychic abilities and its stage 1 status. It appears in all the following sets:

  • Base Set (Water-type)
  • Gym Heroes (Water-type, as Misty’s Starmie)
  • Neo Revelation (Psychic-type)
  • Skyridge (Water-type)
  • Skyridge (Water-type)
  • EX Hidden Legends (Psychic-type)
  • EX Deoxys (Water-type)
  • EX Delta Species (Water-Steel dual type)
  • EX Delta Species (Water-Steel dual-type)
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References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0761547614
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
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External links

fr:Staross

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