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[[Image:StarmieArt.png|thumb|right|#121]]'''Starmie''' (Japanese: スターミー, ''Sutāmī'') is a fictional creature in the ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]'' media franchise.
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'''Starmie''' ({{ja|スターミー|Sutāmī}}, ''Starmie'') is a creature in the {{uv|Pokémon}} media franchise. It appears as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', but in subsequent games it was replaced by its pre-evolved form, [[Staryu]].


==Creature description==
==Origin==
Starmie is a moderately large purple two-layered starfish with a large red jewel in its center, and the evolved form of [[Staryu]]. The in-game Pokédex explains that its symmetrical geometric body, which grows that way regardless of the environment it lives in, has led people to suspect that it is an alien creature. Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow, glowing in a different color each time it is seen, and it is believed it is communicating when it glows in these colors. It is actually said that it uses its core to send mysterious radio signals and electric waves into outer space, and is thus believed to have come from space. Some people value the core as a gem, and because of Starmie's luminous nature, it has been given the nickname "The gem of the sea". People in ancient times imagined that Starmie were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at nights. It swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship.
{{pkmn|Starmie}} is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #121 as the "Mysterious Pokémon". It evolves from [[Staryu]] by using a Water Stone, and it is {{iw|bulbapedia|Misty}}'s signature Pokémon both in the games and the animated series.


{{iw|bulbapedia|Swift|move}} is a special Normal-type move with 60 base power and perfect accuracy. Starmie can learn it naturally only starting with {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation III}}: in previous games it had to learn it before evolving or using {{iw|bulbapedia|TM39}}.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
As of now, Starmie has made only one appearance in the series.
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
Starmie appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' out of [[Poké Ball]]s. Its attack is similar to the attack of [[Staryu]] in SSBM. It will fly around the screen to find another character to shoot at. Once it stops moving and targets a character, Starmie will start to use Swift. Starmie will not move once it starts using Swift. Any character that makes contact with Swift will take damage. Any character can also take damage if they touch Starmie while it's using Swift attack. Starmie's attack does not harm the summoner.
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Starmie can be summoned in ''Super Smash Bros.'' via a [[Poké Ball]]. Starmie will levitate around the screen to find another character to attack. Once Starmie stops moving and targets a character, it will begin to use Swift. Starmie will not move once it starts using this move. In this attack, Starmie will shoot a flurry of star-shaped [[projectile]]s from its core. These stars will inflict small damage to the opponent, but will trap said opponent, allowing for high overall combo damage. A character can also take damage if they touch Starmie itself, where they will then receive vertical [[knockback]]. Starmie's attack cannot harm the summoner. Its voice clip is from the Japanese version of the ''Pokémon'' episode ''Beauty and the Beach''.
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==Trivia==
*Starmie is one of two Poké Ball Pokémon to be replaced by a member of their evolution-line in later installments, instead of by another Pokémon that uses the same move. The other being [[Koffing]].
*Starmie was replaced by its pre-evolved form [[Staryu]] from ''Melee'' onwards, because it was most likely based on {{iw|bulbapedia|Misty's Starmie}} from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon_anime|''Pokémon'' anime]]. {{iw|bulbapedia|Misty|anime}} used to have both Pokémon on her team at the time of ''Smash 64'', but she only had Staryu since she had left her Starmie at her gym before ''Melee'' was released. Misty also used Staryu more often than Starmie regardless.
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Latest revision as of 19:38, September 30, 2024

Starmie
121StarmieRB.png
Pokémon (universe)
Starmie's official artwork from Pokémon Red and Blue.
Games Super Smash Bros.
Move Swift
Rarity 1/12
Voice actor Rikako Aikawa
Article on Bulbapedia Starmie (Pokémon)

Starmie (スターミー, Starmie) is a creature in the Pokémon media franchise. It appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros., but in subsequent games it was replaced by its pre-evolved form, Staryu.

Origin[edit]

Starmie is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #121 as the "Mysterious Pokémon". It evolves from Staryu by using a Water Stone, and it is Misty's signature Pokémon both in the games and the animated series.

Swift is a special Normal-type move with 60 base power and perfect accuracy. Starmie can learn it naturally only starting with Generation III: in previous games it had to learn it before evolving or using TM39.

In Super Smash Bros.[edit]

As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]

Starmie SSB sprite.png

Starmie can be summoned in Super Smash Bros. via a Poké Ball. Starmie will levitate around the screen to find another character to attack. Once Starmie stops moving and targets a character, it will begin to use Swift. Starmie will not move once it starts using this move. In this attack, Starmie will shoot a flurry of star-shaped projectiles from its core. These stars will inflict small damage to the opponent, but will trap said opponent, allowing for high overall combo damage. A character can also take damage if they touch Starmie itself, where they will then receive vertical knockback. Starmie's attack cannot harm the summoner. Its voice clip is from the Japanese version of the Pokémon episode Beauty and the Beach.

Trivia[edit]

  • Starmie is one of two Poké Ball Pokémon to be replaced by a member of their evolution-line in later installments, instead of by another Pokémon that uses the same move. The other being Koffing.
  • Starmie was replaced by its pre-evolved form Staryu from Melee onwards, because it was most likely based on Misty's Starmie from the Pokémon anime. Misty used to have both Pokémon on her team at the time of Smash 64, but she only had Staryu since she had left her Starmie at her gym before Melee was released. Misty also used Staryu more often than Starmie regardless.