Where can I find Starmie in Polished Crystal?

Starmie can be found in 1 location in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Starmie?

Starmie is a water/psychic-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Starmie learn in Polished Crystal?

Starmie can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Starmiein Pokémon Polished Crystal

waterpsychic

Pokédex Entry

Mysterious Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterPsychic

Dex

#188 Johto Dex · #121 National

Abilities

Illuminate(Primary)

Raises the rate of wild Pokémon.

Natural Cure(Secondary)

Switch-outs heal status problems.

Analytic(Hidden)

Boosts move power when moving last.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

water3

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

207

EV Yield

2 Speed

Wild Held Items

Stardust(50%)Starpiece(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2bug ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5psychic ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Staryu

Base form

→

Starmie

Use Water Stone on Staryu

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How to Obtain

Starmie appears common in Navel Rock Outside while surfing. Wild ones range from level 80 to 84.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (7)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Hydro PumpLevel: 1Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
1	Hydro PumpLevel: 1Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
1	Rapid SpinLevel: 1Rapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
1	Rapid SpinLevel: 1Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
1	RecoverLevel: 1Recover	normal	0	100	5
1	RecoverLevel: 1Recover	Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.
1	SwiftLevel: 1Swift	normal	60	100	20
1	SwiftLevel: 1Swift	An attack that never misses.
40	Confuse RayLevel: 40Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
40	Confuse RayLevel: 40Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
60	Tri AttackLevel: 60Tri Attack	normal	80	100	10
60	Tri AttackLevel: 60Tri Attack	Fires three kinds of beams at once.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (7)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Starmie cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	TackleLevel: 1(Staryu · Level 1)Tackle	normal	40	100	35	Staryu · Level 1
1	TackleLevel: 1(Staryu · Level 1)Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1(Staryu · Level 1)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Staryu · Level 1
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1(Staryu · Level 1)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
13	HypnosisLevel: 13(Staryu · Level 13)Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20	Staryu · Level 13
13	HypnosisLevel: 13(Staryu · Level 13)Hypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18(Staryu · Level 18)Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20	Staryu · Level 18
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18(Staryu · Level 18)Bubble Beam	An attack that may lower Speed.
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28(Staryu · Level 28)Pain Split	ghost	0	100	20	Staryu · Level 28
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28(Staryu · Level 28)Pain Split	Adds user & foe's HPs. Shares total.
31	MinimizeLevel: 31(Staryu · Level 31)Minimize	normal	0	100	10	Staryu · Level 31
31	MinimizeLevel: 31(Staryu · Level 31)Minimize	Sharply raises the user's evasiveness.
37	Power GemLevel: 37(Staryu · Level 37)Power Gem	rock	80	100	20	Staryu · Level 37
37	Power GemLevel: 37(Staryu · Level 37)Power Gem	Attacks with a ray of gem-like light.

TM/HM Moves (41)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM49TM49
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
ScaldScald	water	70	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM67TM67
AvalancheAvalanche	Damage doubles if user is hit first.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	psychic	0	100	10	Route 27 Rest House	TutorTutor
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	Swaps abilities with the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	psychic	0	100	10	Battle Tower 1F	TutorTutor
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	Swaps held items with the foe.
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	psychic	0	100	5	Route 1617 Gate 2F	TutorTutor
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	Slow Pokémon move first for 5 turns.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Starmie. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×bug2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Starmie resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×fighting0.5×psychic0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Starmie, either offensively or defensively.

Starmiein Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry