It appears to be a stylized seastar, with a second set of arms on its back similar to a crown of thorns starfish. Starmie also bears resemblance to the Mesopotamian goddess Inanna’s iconography.
Starmie is derived from star (referring to its shape) and mie, which involves 珠 mi (gem or jewel), referring to its core. In English, Mie is considered a corruption of me (the personal pronoun), in opposition to the yu (you) in Staryu. This pun is not present in their Japanese names; while Starmie shares its name in both languages, Staryu’s Japanese name is Hitodeman (roughly “starfish man”).
No: 121
English Name: Starmie
Japanese Name: Sutami
Generation: 1
Type: Water, Psychic
Species: Mysterious Pokémon
Abilities: Illuminate, Natural Cure, Analytic (hidden ability)
Evolution: Staryu > Starmie
Starmie is a violet sea star-like Pokémon with a gold formation on its front. Starmie’s jewel core, which can glow in seven colors, has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. There is second set of semi-attached arms on its back, which are able to spin 360°. Starmie can emit electrical waves from the core that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe. It can sometimes launch itself out of the water and fly through the air for short periods, as seen in Pokémon Snap.
The multi-color glowing of its core is also believed to be a method of communication inside the species. However, Starmie’s core is most commonly seen as red in color. As seen in the anime, the core will go dark if Starmie is knocked unconscious, and will sometimes flicker if Starmie is low on health. Because of its body shape and habit of sending transmissions skyward, some people believe this Pokémon to be extraterrestrial. Starmie is rarely seen in the wild, but can be found in the deepest parts of the ocean.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Pokemon Blue: Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Pokemon Yellow: The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.
Pokemon Stadium: When away from human eyes, its core is said to glow mysteriously in seven colors. This Pokémon may have come from outer space.
Pokemon Gold: The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
Pokemon Silver: Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
Pokemon Crystal: It is said that it uses the seven colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.
Pokemon Stadium 2: The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
Pokemon Ruby: Starmie’s center section – the core – glows brightly in seven colors. Because of its luminous nature, this Pokémon has been given the nickname “the gem of the sea.”
Pokemon Sapphire: Starmie swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship. The core at the center of this Pokémon’s body glows in seven colors.
Pokemon Emerald: People in ancient times imagined that Starmie were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.
Pokemon FireRed: This Pokémon has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Pokemon Diamond: At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Pokemon Pearl: At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Pokemon Platinum: At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Pokemon HeartGold: The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.
Pokemon Black: At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Pokemon White: At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Pokemon Black 2: Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
pokemon White 2: Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.
Pokemon X: Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
Pokemon Y: At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Starmie’s center section-the core-glows brightly in seven colors. Because of its luminous nature, this Pokémon has been given the nickname “the gem of the sea.”
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Starmie swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship. The core at the center of this Pokémon’s body glows in seven colors.
Pokemon SUN: Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.
Pokemon MOON: Its unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.
