# Starmie - XY Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.832%
- **Scald**: 84.419%
- **Recover**: 82.057%
- **Psyshock**: 37.325%
- **Thunder Wave**: 30.300%
- **Ice Beam**: 17.305%
- **Psychic**: 15.908%
- **Hydro Pump**: 14.236%
- **Other**: 18.619%

## Common Abilities
- **Natural Cure**: 86.057%
- **Analytic**: 13.929%
- **Illuminate**: 0.014%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 81.709%
- **Life Orb**: 11.440%
- **Colbur Berry**: 2.281%
- **Other**: 4.570%

## Common Teammates
- **Talonflame**: 39.407%
- **Heatran**: 34.709%
- **Thundurus**: 30.173%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 29.977%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 25.989%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 21.155%

## FAQ for Starmie in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Starmie?
Starmie is frequently paired with Talonflame, Heatran, Thundurus, Landorus-Therian. 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 `252/0/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.893% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Starmie?
Starmie is most effectively run with the ability **Natural Cure** (86.057%) and the item **Leftovers** (81.709%).

### 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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