# Starmie - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Starmie builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Starmie Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Starmie)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Starmie
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Starmie.

## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 91.741%
- **Rapid Spin**: 86.564%
- **Ice Beam**: 81.787%
- **Psyshock**: 76.528%
- **Thunderbolt**: 26.396%
- **Psychic**: 18.171%
- **Other**: 18.813%

## Common Abilities
- **Analytic**: 76.521%
- **Natural Cure**: 23.479%
- **Illuminate**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 81.753%
- **Wise Glasses**: 12.952%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.220%
- **Other**: 0.075%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 73.364%
- **Volcarona**: 67.698%
- **Weavile**: 56.065%
- **Jirachi**: 40.706%
- **Zapdos**: 31.843%
- **Ferrothorn**: 29.742%

## FAQ for Starmie in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Gliscor, Volcarona, Weavile, Jirachi. 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 `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.265% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **Analytic** (76.521%) and the item **Life Orb** (81.753%).

### What is the most common role for Starmie?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Starmie often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Starmie) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - 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).*