# Starmie - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Starmie Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **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/xy/Starmie)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Starmie
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 98.400%
- **Recover**: 69.587%
- **Scald**: 66.652%
- **Ice Beam**: 46.211%
- **Thunder Wave**: 29.422%
- **Hydro Pump**: 27.725%
- **Psychic**: 26.424%
- **Psyshock**: 9.961%
- **Thunderbolt**: 6.948%
- **Other**: 18.670%

## Common Abilities
- **Natural Cure**: 67.669%
- **Analytic**: 32.116%
- **Illuminate**: 0.215%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 42.816%
- **Life Orb**: 33.788%
- **Air Balloon**: 20.977%
- **Other**: 2.419%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 57.573%
- **Ferrothorn**: 43.563%
- **Bisharp**: 28.867%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 26.068%
- **Weavile**: 25.417%
- **Garchomp**: 23.520%

## FAQ for Starmie in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Ferrothorn, Bisharp, Charizard-Mega-X. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Starmie weak to and resistant against?
Starmie is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 50.854% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **Natural Cure** (67.669%) and the item **Leftovers** (42.816%).

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

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