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Starmie Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water / Psychic · BST: 520 · Role: Special Sweeper

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 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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Starmie can Mega Evolve into Mega Starmie, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 520 base stat total, Starmie plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Speed (115), and at base 115 Speed it sits faster than 89% 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 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 Starmie

  1. Pikachu (Electric)
  2. Raichu (Electric)
  3. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  4. Manectric (Electric)
  5. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  6. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  7. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  8. Banette (Ghost)

How each counter beats Starmie

  • Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Manectric (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Mega Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Starmie and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

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
75
Defense
85
Sp. Attack
100
Sp. Defense
85
Speed
115
Total
520

Best Tera Types for Starmie

The best Tera Types for Starmie cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Water (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Psychic (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Electric (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Illuminate — [object Object]
  • Natural Cure — [object Object]
  • Analytic (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Starmie:

Frequently asked questions about Starmie

What counters Starmie in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Starmie are Pikachu, Raichu, Forretress, Manectric, Mega Manectric. These Pokémon hit Starmie super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Starmie weak to?

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 Starmie?

The single best pick against 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 Starmie in Pokémon Champions?

To beat 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 Starmie's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Starmie good in Pokémon Champions?

Starmie's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (520 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.