Competitive Information for Starmie [Sword/Shield]
Water / Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon's attacks have 1.3x power if it is the last to move in a turn.
No competitive use.
This Pokemon has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Starmie? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Starmie is here! This spectacular Pokémon is Water and Psychic-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Starmie out in the 8th generation battlefield. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the meta. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Starmie below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Choice Specs / Focus Sash
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Meteor Beam
- Dazzling Gleam
- Expanding Force / Psychic
- Scald / Hydro Pump
Prepare for single battles with Starmie as an incredible Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Starmie from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Starmie's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Natural Cure, Starmie has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Starmie on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a immense amount of damage.
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Surf / Scald
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
Ready for single battles? Starmie is a renowned Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Starmie's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Starmie's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Starmie has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Starmie on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Trick / Thunderbolt
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
Starmie makes an an exquisite Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using forceful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Starmie's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Natural Cure, Starmie has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. Trick a Spiker (Ferrothorn for example) into receiving Specs. They're locked into a single move and will most likely need to switch. Use that turn to Rapid Spin and clear any hazards on your field. If you need Specs back trick em again, then blast em away with your other Special moves!
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Rapid Spin is a physical 50-base power Normal-type move (free Starmie from hazards/bind/leech seed; +1 spe).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Water-type move that deals a colossal amount of damage.
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 222 Hp / 88 Def / 200 SpA
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
Dominating single battles, Starmie is a prestigious Special Tank. It's primary goal is to take a hefty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Starmie's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Starmie has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 45 Hp / 240 SpA / 225 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Scald
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
Starmie is an outstanding Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Starmie's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Starmie has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Starmie? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Starmie is a stupendous Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Starmie's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Starmie's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Starmie has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Starmie on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Room Service / Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Surf / Scald
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
In single battles, Starmie is known as a remarkable Offensive Trick Roomer. Life Orb boosts the power of Starmie's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Starmie has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Starmie's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Starmie on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Starmie can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Starmie.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Starmie can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Starmie
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Meteor Beam + Item: Power Herb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Starmie's stats
- Agility
- Cosmic Power
- Curse
- Harden
- Meteor Beam
- Rapid Spin
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Starmie
- Dazzling Gleam
- Expanding Force
- Flip Turn
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
- Light Screen
- Meteor Beam
- Protect
- Psychic
- Rapid Spin
- Reflect
- Rest
- Scald
- Teleport
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Trick
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Starmie in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Optimize Starmie's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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