# Starmie - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Starmie in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

---

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
- **Rapid Spin**: 79.456%
- **Hydro Pump**: 43.117%
- **Scald**: 39.919%
- **Recover**: 39.386%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 38.534%
- **Psychic**: 38.143%
- **Reflect Type**: 31.943%
- **Ice Beam**: 19.186%
- **Psyshock**: 17.512%
- **Surf**: 14.770%

## Common Abilities
- **Natural Cure**: 76.666%
- **Analytic**: 22.732%
- **Illuminate**: 0.602%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 42.615%
- **Mystic Water**: 26.262%
- **Leftovers**: 8.170%
- **Psychium Z**: 6.790%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.569%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.247%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.691%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.626%
- **Other**: 4.029%

## Common Teammates
- **Celesteela**: 50.397%
- **Tyranitar**: 35.642%
- **Excadrill**: 34.954%
- **Hippowdon**: 32.592%
- **Chansey**: 29.926%
- **Garchomp-Mega**: 29.757%

## FAQ for Starmie in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Celesteela, Tyranitar, Excadrill, Hippowdon. 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 52.220% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **Natural Cure** (76.666%) and the item **Life Orb** (42.615%).

### What is the most common role for Starmie?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Starmie often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the ou-1825 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** |

---

## Additional Resources

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

---
*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).*