# Starmie - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Starmie in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Starmie)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Starmie
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 98.484%
- **Recover**: 98.290%
- **Rapid Spin**: 84.693%
- **Psychic**: 53.134%
- **Thunder Wave**: 31.400%
- **Thunder**: 12.421%
- **Substitute**: 6.342%
- **Other**: 15.237%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.858%
- **Other**: 0.142%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 96.706%
- **Zapdos**: 57.061%
- **Forretress**: 50.920%
- **Tyranitar**: 41.135%
- **Cloyster**: 40.955%
- **Raikou**: 27.593%

## FAQ for Starmie in gsc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Forretress, Tyranitar. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 61.602% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.858%).

### What is the most common role for Starmie?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Starmie often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Starmie) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - 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).*