# Starmie - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Starmie in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Starmie)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Starmie
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Hydro Pump**: 97.003%
- **Ice Beam**: 68.121%
- **Trick Room**: 59.667%
- **Psyshock**: 56.401%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 30.647%
- **Recover**: 27.462%
- **Reflect Type**: 27.228%
- **Protect**: 17.819%
- **Other**: 15.653%

## Common Abilities
- **Natural Cure**: 97.101%
- **Analytic**: 2.497%
- **Illuminate**: 0.401%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 93.011%
- **Life Orb**: 2.279%
- **Other**: 4.710%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 93.422%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 88.040%
- **Hariyama**: 60.720%
- **Aerodactyl**: 54.915%
- **Metagross**: 47.286%
- **Salamence**: 28.786%

## FAQ for Starmie in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Arcanine, Tapu Bulu, Hariyama, Aerodactyl. 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 `0/0/0/252/28/228`. This configuration accounts for 30.915% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **Natural Cure** (97.101%) and the item **Waterium Z** (93.011%).

### What is the most common role for Starmie?
Based on common item usage (Waterium Z), Starmie often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Starmie) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Starmie
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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