
| Max CP | 2,957 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Starmie is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,957 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Starmie has base stats of 210 Attack, 184 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 549.
Starmie can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Starmie receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Starmie is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Psywave | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tackle ELITE | Normal | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Power Gem | Rock | 80 | -60 | - | 80 | -60 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | -60 | - | 100 | -60 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Psybeam | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Surf STAB | Water | 65 | -50 | - | 65 | -40 |
Starmie takes increased damage from these types:
Starmie takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Starmie in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 4 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 5 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 6 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 9 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 10 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 1,494 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 1,497 |
| 10 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 1,500 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 43 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 43 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 2,495 |
| 4 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 43 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 42 | 2,492 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 42 | 2,498 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 43 | 2,494 |
| 8 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 43 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 42 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 44 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,215 | 1,107 | 1,476 | 1,846 | 2,584 | 2,930 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,209 | 1,104 | 1,472 | 1,840 | 2,577 | 2,922 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,210 | 1,105 | 1,473 | 1,841 | 2,578 | 2,923 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,193 | 1,096 | 1,462 | 1,828 | 2,559 | 2,901 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,191 | 1,095 | 1,460 | 1,826 | 2,556 | 2,898 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,171 | 1,085 | 1,447 | 1,809 | 2,533 | 2,872 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,150 | 1,075 | 1,433 | 1,791 | 2,508 | 2,844 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,166 | 1,083 | 1,444 | 1,805 | 2,527 | 2,865 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,107 | 1,053 | 1,404 | 1,756 | 2,458 | 2,787 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,898 | 949 | 1,265 | 1,582 | 2,215 | 2,511 |
Important CP values for Starmie with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,930 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,584 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,404 - 1,476 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,756 - 1,846 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,404 - 1,476 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,053 - 1,107 CP |
Maximum CP for Starmie with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 26 | 2,584 |
| 2 | 2,584 | 27 | 2,584 |
| 3 | 2,584 | 28 | 2,584 |
| 4 | 2,584 | 29 | 2,584 |
| 5 | 348 | 30 | 2,215 |
| 6 | 2,584 | 31 | 2,584 |
| 7 | 2,584 | 32 | 2,584 |
| 8 | 2,584 | 33 | 2,584 |
| 9 | 2,584 | 34 | 2,584 |
| 10 | 738 | 35 | 2,400 |
| 11 | 2,584 | 36 | 2,584 |
| 12 | 2,584 | 37 | 2,584 |
| 13 | 2,584 | 38 | 2,584 |
| 14 | 2,584 | 39 | 2,584 |
| 15 | 1,107 | 40 | 2,584 |
| 16 | 2,584 | 41 | 2,584 |
| 17 | 2,584 | 42 | 2,584 |
| 18 | 2,584 | 43 | 2,584 |
| 19 | 2,584 | 44 | 2,584 |
| 20 | 1,476 | 45 | 2,764 |
| 21 | 2,584 | 46 | 2,584 |
| 22 | 2,584 | 47 | 2,584 |
| 23 | 2,584 | 48 | 2,584 |
| 24 | 2,584 | 49 | 2,584 |
| 25 | 1,846 | 50 | 2,930 |
Starmie (#121) is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,957 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Starmie can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Starmie in 2026.
Starmie's Attack stat is 210 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Starmie a strong damage dealer.
With 184 Defense (Excellent) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 549. This gives Starmie reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Starmie's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Starmie depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Hidden Power (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Starmie has 4 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Starmie has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
In Great League, Starmie can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Bug types.
In Ultra League, Starmie reaches 2,584 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
In Master League, Starmie faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Starmie's effectiveness depends on its typing and 210 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Water-type attacker. Best counters against Starmie use Electric, Grass-type moves.
Starmie can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Starmie is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Starmie is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Starmie gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,756 - 1,846 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Starmie's max CP?
A: 2,930 CP at Level 50, or 2,584 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Starmie good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Starmie be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Starmie is available.
Q: What is Starmie weak to?
A: Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Hidden Power + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.