# Starmie - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Starmie in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Starmie)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Starmie
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 98.798%
- **Ice Beam**: 77.850%
- **Hydro Pump**: 69.709%
- **Thunderbolt**: 46.465%
- **Thunder**: 33.844%
- **Recover**: 16.268%
- **Surf**: 15.499%
- **Scald**: 15.260%
- **Psychic**: 14.011%
- **Other**: 12.295%

## Common Abilities
- **Analytic**: 80.222%
- **Natural Cure**: 19.755%
- **Illuminate**: 0.022%

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 74.389%
- **Leftovers**: 16.391%
- **Life Orb**: 2.749%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.220%
- **Other**: 4.251%

## Common Teammates
- **Jirachi**: 41.388%
- **Dragonite**: 37.987%
- **Ferrothorn**: 33.703%
- **Scizor**: 27.415%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 26.195%
- **Politoed**: 26.156%

## FAQ for Starmie in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Starmie?
The most common moves for Starmie are Rapid Spin, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Jirachi, Dragonite, Ferrothorn, Scizor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Starmie?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Starmie?
The top build for Starmie features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.366% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **Analytic** (80.222%) and the item **Air Balloon** (74.389%).

### What is the most common role for Starmie?
Based on common item usage (Air Balloon), Starmie often functions as a **tactical** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Starmie?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 115 |
| **BST** | **520** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Starmie on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Starmie) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Starmie
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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