# Starmie - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Starmie in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Starmie)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Starmie
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Liquidation**: 46.552%
- **Protect**: 33.621%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 26.437%
- **Aqua Jet**: 16.379%
- **Flip Turn**: 9.483%
- **Triple Axel**: 7.471%
- **Bulk Up**: 3.736%
- **Ice Spinner**: 1.437%
- **Waterfall**: 1.437%
- **Psycho Cut**: 1.149%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 2.011%
- **Trace**: 0.287%

## Common Items
- **Starminite**: 68.678%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 3.448%
- **Life Orb**: 0.575%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.287%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 42.816%
- **Sneasler**: 41.379%
- **Pelipper**: 39.943%
- **Incineroar**: 39.655%
- **Archaludon**: 39.368%
- **Farigiraf**: 24.138%

## Featured Teams with Starmie

### Team 1 by JuliTuk
*Record: 8 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Sneasler, Starmie, Dragonite, Pelipper, Sinistcha, Kingambit

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Illuminate
- **Item**: Starminite
- **Moves**: Protect, Aqua Jet, Psycho Cut, Liquidation

### Team 2 by mole
*Record: 7 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Pelipper, Archaludon, Starmie, Garchomp, Sneasler

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Natural Cure
- **Item**: Starminite
- **Moves**: Liquidation, Zen Headbutt, Aqua Jet, Protect

### Team 3 by pinkylure
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Starmie, Floette-Eternal, Whimsicott, Sableye, Pelipper, Basculegion

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Pure Power
- **Item**: Starminite
- **Moves**: Protect, Liquidation, Aqua Jet, Zen Headbutt

### Team 4 by Z2R Cedrico
*Record: 3 - 2 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Starmie, Archaludon, Pelipper, Raichu, Meganium, Basculegion

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Natural Cure
- **Item**: Starminite
- **Moves**: Flip Turn, Zen Headbutt, Liquidation, Protect

### Team 5 by WojtekKing1
*Record: 4 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Starmie, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Excadrill, Tyranitar, Gardevoir

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Natural Cure
- **Item**: Starminite
- **Moves**: Liquidation, Zen Headbutt, Flip Turn, Aqua Jet

### Team 6 by Riopaser

**Pokemon**: Starmie, Sneasler, Sinistcha, Kingambit, Dragonite, Pelipper

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Natural Cure
- **Item**: Starmite
- **Moves**: Protect, Liquidation, Psycho Cut, Aqua Jet

### Team 7 by murasaki

**Pokemon**: Starmie, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Gardevoir, Gengar, Whimsicott

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Natural Cure
- **Item**: Starminite
- **Moves**: Aqua Break, Quick Turn, Aqua Jet, Protect

### Team 8 by カヌ

**Pokemon**: Kingambit, Sylveon, Incineroar, Sneasler, Starmie, Sinistcha

**Starmie Set**:
- **Ability**: Natural Cure
- **Item**: Starminite
- **Moves**: Aqua Break, Zen Headbutt, Substitute, Protect


## FAQ for Starmie in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Starmie?
The most common moves for Starmie are Liquidation, Protect, Zen Headbutt, Aqua Jet. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Kingambit, Sneasler, Pelipper, Incineroar. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (2.011%) and the item **Starminite** (68.678%).

### What is the most common role for Starmie?
Based on common item usage (Starminite), Starmie often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Starmie) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Starmie
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*