Mega Starmie Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Psychic · BST: 620 · Role: Special Sweeper
Mega Starmie is a Water / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Starmie, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Pikachu, Raichu, Forretress plus 5 more ranked below.
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Mega Starmie is the Mega Evolution of Starmie. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 620 base stat total, Mega Starmie plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (130), and at base 120 Speed it sits faster than 92% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.
What counters Mega Starmie in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Mega Starmie
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Banette (Ghost)
How each counter beats Mega Starmie
- Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
- Manectric (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Mega Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Mega Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Mega Starmie weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Ghost (×2)
- Dark (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Attack
- 130
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 120
- Total
- 620
Best Tera Types for Mega Starmie
The best Tera Types for Mega Starmie cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Huge Power — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Starmie:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Starmie
What counters Mega Starmie in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Starmie are Pikachu, Raichu, Forretress, Manectric, Mega Manectric. These Pokémon hit Mega Starmie super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Starmie weak to?
Mega Starmie is a Water / Psychic-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mega Starmie?
The single best pick against Mega Starmie in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pikachu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Mega Starmie in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega Starmie, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Psychic) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Starmie's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Starmie good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Starmie's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (620 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.