How do you get Mega Starmie in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Starmie as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

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Mega Starmie

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Starmie in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Water Gun and Hydro Pump. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Mega Starmie's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie is a Water/Psychic-type Pokemon weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Starmie, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Starmie resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Starmie's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie's maximum CP is 4,184 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,701 at level 40. Its base stats are 276 Attack, 229 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 660. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Starmie?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Starmie has 2115 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2644 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,184 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Starmie showing 2115 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Can Mega Starmie be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Starmie availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.

Water Psychic

Max CP 4,184 Water Gun + Hydro Pump Rainy Windy

Staryu | Scyther

Mega Starmie is not a GO Battle League staple, but it still has a place for collectors and raiders.

As a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon with 276/229/155 base stats, it it ranks among the better Water-type attackers (#20), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.

Stats

Max CP

4,184

Lv.40: 3,701 Lv.50: 4,184

Attack 276

Defense 229

Stamina 155

Total 660

Buddy 3.0 km Gen 1 · Kanto 2nd Move: 50,000 Dust · 50 Candy

Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Rankings

Raid Attacker

Water Attacker

#20

15.6

DPS

254

TDO

Water Gun

Hydro Pump

Ice Attacker

#26

12.9

DPS

210

TDO

Psywave

Ice Beam

Psychic Attacker

#27

15.7

DPS

256

TDO

Psywave

Psychic

Moves

Fast Moves

Hidden Power

DPS

15.0 PWR 15 EN 1.5s DUR 10 EPS Partly Cloudy

Psywave STAB

DPS

4.0 PWR 7 EN 0.5s DUR 14 EPS Windy

Water Gun STAB

DPS

5.0 PWR 5 EN 0.5s DUR 10 EPS Rainy

Tackle Elite

DPS

5.0 PWR 5 EN 0.5s DUR 10 EPS Partly Cloudy

Charged Moves

Aqua Jet STAB

DPS

45.0 PWR 33 EN 2.5s DUR

Hydro Pump STAB

38.6

DPS

135.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR

Ice Beam

27.1

DPS

95.0 PWR 50 EN 3.5s DUR

Power Gem

26.7

DPS

80.0 PWR 50 EN 3.0s DUR

Psybeam STAB

21.7

DPS

65.0 PWR 50 EN 3.0s DUR

Psychic STAB Buff

31.7

DPS

95.0 PWR 50 EN 3.0s DUR

Surf STAB

DPS

60.0 PWR 50 EN 1.5s DUR

Thunder

DPS

100.0 PWR 100 EN 2.5s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

For raids and gym battles, Mega Starmie's best offensive moveset is Water Gun combined with Hydro Pump, achieving 15.6 DPS and 254 TDO as a Water-type attacker (ranked #20, Tier B). Alternatively, Mega Starmie can serve as a Ice-type attacker with Psywave and Ice Beam (#26, Tier C).

Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Hidden Power (10 DPS), while Psywave generates energy the fastest (14 EPS).

Evolution

Staryu

50 Candy

Starmie

300 Mega Energy

Mega Starmie Mega

Forms & Variants

Shadow Starmie Shadow

Raid Guide

Mega Starmie as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Mega Starmie is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mega Starmie returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mega Starmie from raids would have 2115 CP at level 20, or 2644 CP at level 25 with weather boost.

How to Get Mega Starmie

Mega Starmie evolves from Starmie using Candy.

Walking Mega Starmie as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.

To Mega Evolve Mega Starmie, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Mega Starmie's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Starmie as your buddy (15 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.

Mega Starmie Catch CP

These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Starmie in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).

Wild Catch

Level 1–30

94 – 3,199 CP

Wild (Weather Boost)

Level 1–35

94 – 3,463 CP

Raid Catch

Level 20

2,077 – 2,168 CP

Raid (Weather Boost)

Level 25

2,584 – 2,697 CP

Egg Hatch

Level 20

2,077 – 2,168 CP

Research Encounter

Level 15

1,571 – 1,639 CP

GO Battle League

Level 20

2,077 – 2,168 CP

A 100% IV Mega Starmie from raids or eggs will show 2,115 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!

Trainer Tips

Mega Starmie is a Water/Psychic-type Pokemon with a stat total of 660. With its high Attack stat (276), Mega Starmie is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.

Watch out for Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type moves when using Mega Starmie. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Mega Starmie's performance.

Mega Starmie's moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.

Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 8 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Starmie much better coverage in PvP battles.

Should I Invest in Mega Starmie?

Power-Up Costs

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)

135,000 Stardust

15 Candy

Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)

0 Stardust

0 XL Candy

Total (20 → 50)

135,000 Stardust

Verdict

Situational
Mega Starmie is a solid but not elite Water-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#20) in raid performance. With a max CP of 4,184 and base stats of 276/229/155, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Water-type counters. The best moveset is Water Gun paired with Hydro Pump. Consider investing if you need a Water-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Mega Starmie in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie's best moveset is Water Gun (fast) and Hydro Pump (charged), providing 15.6 DPS as a Water-type attacker. This combination maximizes damage output thanks to STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), strong energy generation from the fast move, and high DPE (damage per energy) on the charged move.

What are Mega Starmie's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type moves. On the other hand, Mega Starmie resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water-type attacks, so avoid using those types against it. To counter Mega Starmie effectively in raids and gyms, build a team using its weakest type matchups and pick attackers that have STAB moves of those types.

What is Mega Starmie's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie's maximum CP is 4,184 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 3,701 at level 40. Reaching level 50 requires XL Candy, which is only available to trainers level 31 and above — earning XL Candy involves catching, hatching, transferring, and walking Pokemon. Mega Starmie's CP is calculated from its base stats: 276 Attack, 229 Defense, and 155 Stamina. Powering up from level 40 to 50 requires a significant investment of XL Candy and Stardust, so plan your resources carefully. A 100% IV Mega Starmie caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 2,115 CP, or 2,644 CP with weather boost (level 25).

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Starmie?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Starmie has the following CP at key levels: 1,586 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 2,115 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 2,644 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 4,184 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a perfect IV Mega Starmie, it is worth investing Stardust and Candy to power it up, especially if Mega Starmie ranks well in raids or PvP. A 100% IV (also called a "hundo") is the rarest IV combination, so tag and favorite it to make sure you don't accidentally transfer it.

How to get Mega Starmie in Pokemon GO?

Mega Starmie is obtained by evolving its pre-evolution (Starmie with Candy).

Can Mega Starmie be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Starmie's availability depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Not all Pokemon have their shiny forms available yet. Check the current events page and Community Day announcements for any updates on shiny Mega Starmie availability and boosted shiny rates during special events.

Max CP per Level

L1 52 CP

L5 499 CP

L10 1,057 CP

L15 1,586 CP

L20 2,115 CP

L25 2,644 CP

L30 3,173 CP

L35 3,437 CP

L40 3,701 CP

L50 4,184 CP

L1 52

L2 164

L3 275

L4 387

L5 499

L6 611

L7 722

L8 834

L9 946

L10 1,057

L11 1,163

L12 1,269

L13 1,375

L14 1,480

L15 1,586

L16 1,692

L17 1,797

L18 1,903

L19 2,009

L20 2,115

L21 2,220

L22 2,326

L23 2,432

L24 2,538

L25 2,644

L26 2,749

L27 2,855

L28 2,961

L29 3,067

L30 3,173

L31 3,225

L32 3,278

L33 3,331

L34 3,384

L35 3,437

L36 3,490

L37 3,543

L38 3,595

L39 3,648

L40 3,701

L41 3,748

L42 3,795

L43 3,843

L44 3,891

L45 3,939

L46 3,988

L47 4,036

L48 4,085

L49 4,135

L50 4,184

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #121

Generation Gen 1

Region Kanto

Height 1.10 m

Weight 80.00 kg

Buddy Distance 3.0 km

Tradable No

2nd Charged Move 50,000 Dust / 50 Candy

Mega Energy (Buddy) 15 / km