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Starmie Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Starmie?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 40.3 DPS against Starmie. Mega Gengar (36.4) and Regieleki (36.2) follow.

Q: Can I beat Starmie without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 36.2 DPS, 90% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Kartana are the next ones down.

Weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Starmie.

Boosted in Rainy, Windy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

1,513

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

1,883

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

40.3

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Starmie. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 40.3DPS 508TDO 2

Mega Gengar LickShadow Ball 36.4DPS 561TDO 3

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 36.2DPS 432TDO 4

Mega Sceptile Fury CutterFrenzy Plant 35.0DPS 558TDO 5

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 33.6DPS 509TDO 6

Mega Absol SnarlBrutal Swing 32.8DPS 347TDO 7

Shadow Darkrai SnarlShadow Ball 32.7DPS 463TDO 8

Shadow Gengar LickShadow Ball 32.7DPS 314TDO 9

Shadow Chandelure HexShadow Ball 32.3DPS 379TDO 10

Mega Banette HexShadow Ball 31.3DPS 407TDO 11

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 30.5DPS 385TDO 12

Blacephalon AstonishShadow Ball 30.4DPS 320TDO 13

Shadow Absol SnarlBrutal Swing 30.4DPS 247TDO 14

Shadow Electivire Thunder ShockWild Charge 30.3DPS 374TDO 15

Mega Tyranitar BiteBrutal Swing 30.0DPS 931TDO 16

Mega Manectric Thunder FangWild Charge 30.0DPS 460TDO 17

Shadow Hydreigon BiteBrutal Swing 30.0DPS 496TDO 18

Mega Heracross Struggle BugMegahorn 29.8DPS 634TDO 19

Pheromosa Bug BiteBug Buzz 29.8DPS 220TDO 20

Shadow Zapdos Thunder ShockZap Cannon 29.7DPS 474TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 36.2DPS 432TDO 5

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 33.6DPS 509TDO 11

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 30.5DPS 385TDO 12

Blacephalon AstonishShadow Ball 30.4DPS 320TDO 19

Pheromosa Bug BiteBug Buzz 29.8DPS 220TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Starmie using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 3-Star
Weather boost: Rainy, Windy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 210
Base Defense: 184
Base Stamina: 155

Weak to — use these types

Bug1.6× Dark1.6× Electric1.6× Ghost1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Fighting0.625× Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Psychic0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,439	1,791
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,513	1,883

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,513 CP it is a perfect Starmie — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Starmie resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Starmie?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 40.3 DPS against Starmie. Mega Gengar (36.4) and Regieleki (36.2) follow.

What is Starmie weak to?

Starmie takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Starmie?

Starmie can be soloed. The six best counters average 35.7 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Starmie without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 36.2 DPS, 90% of what the top counter deals. Thundurus (Therian) and Kartana are the next ones down.

Can Starmie be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Starmie?

Rainy, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,791–1,883 CP instead of 1,439–1,513. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Starmie worth raiding?

Starmie has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Starmie?

The counter list on this page is for beating Starmie. For the moves Starmie should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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