#121 · Generation 1
Starmie
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,584 / 2,922
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,476 / 1,846
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,107
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Starmie has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow), C-tier Ultra League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CGreat Leagueshadow#275 of 1154 · score 80.4
The Shadow version is ranked #275 in Great League on PvPoke with Psywave / Aqua Jet / Power Gem.
- CUltra Leagueshadow#177 of 851 · score 82.7
The Shadow version is ranked #177 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Psywave / Aqua Jet / Power Gem.
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #286 / 1154 | 80.2 | Psywave · Aqua Jet · Power Gem | L21.5 · 5/13/13 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #275 / 1154 | 80.4 | Psywave · Aqua Jet · Power Gem | L21.5 · 5/13/13 |
| Ultra League | C | #227 / 851 | 81.4 | Psywave · Aqua Jet · Power Gem | L41.5 · 4/14/15 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #177 / 851 | 82.7 | Psywave · Aqua Jet · Power Gem | L41.5 · 4/14/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #312 / 689 | 78.6 | Psywave · Surf · Ice Beam | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #245 / 689 | 81.7 | Psywave · Surf · Power Gem |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| psychicShadow | – | #54 / 248 | 13.8 | 180 | Psywave · Psychic |
| waterShadow | – | #62 / 283 | 13.0 | 171 | Psywave · Surf |
| iceShadow | – | #77 / 231 | 11.3 | 149 | Water Gun · Ice Beam |
| psychic | – | #79 / 248 | 11.8 | 186 | Psywave · Psychic |
| water | – | #89 / 283 | 11.2 | 176 | Psywave · Surf |
| ice | – | #108 / 231 | 9.7 | 153 | Water Gun · Ice Beam |
| rockShadow | – | #115 / 294 | 10.9 | 144 | Water Gun · Power Gem |
| electricShadow | – | #131 / 248 | 10.4 | 136 | Water Gun · Thunder |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hidden Power | normal | 15 | +15 | 1.5s | 10.0 | 9 | +8 | 3 turns |
Water GunSTAB | water | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 3 | +3 | 1 turn |
PsywaveSTAB | psychic | 4 | +7 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
TackleElite TM | normal | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 3 | +3 | 1 turn |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hydro PumpSTAB | water | 135 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.35 | 130 | -75 | |
Power Gem | rock | 80 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.60 | 85 | -50 | |
PsychicSTAB | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
Thunder | electric | 100 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.00 | 100 | -60 | |
Ice Beam | ice | 95 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.90 | 90 | -55 | |
PsybeamSTAB | psychic | 65 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 70 | -60 | |
SurfSTAB | water | 60 | -50 | 1.5s | 1.20 | 75 | -45 | |
Aqua JetSTAB | water | 45 | -33 | 2.5s | 1.36 | 70 | -40 |
Questions people ask
- Is Starmie good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Starmie is C-tier for Great League and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Starmie?
- Starmie has a niche: C-tier Great League (Shadow), C-tier Ultra League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- What are the best Starmie IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 5/13/13 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 21.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- What are the best Starmie IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/14/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 41.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Starmie a good raid attacker?
- Starmie ranks #79 of 248 psychic attackers with 11.8 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Starmie be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Starmie is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Starmie worth keeping?
- Shadow Starmie hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Great League, so keep it.
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