
Doable at trainer level 30 with proper counters
HP | 3,600 | ATK | 164.00 | DEF | 145.00 |
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CP Range | |||
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Lvl 20 | 1404 - 1476 | Lvl 25 | 1756 - 1846 |
Notable Weather
Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
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Rain, Windy, Partly Cloudy | Sunny / Clear, Fog, Rain |
Fast Move Difficulty
Move | Difficulty |
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Water Gun | Easy |
Hidden Power | Challenging |
Charge Move Difficulty
Move | Difficulty |
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Psychic | Easy |
Hydro Pump | Intermediate |
Power Gem | Challenging |
Overview
Starmie’s bulk is normally disappointing due to poor HP, but that’s no longer its weakness as a raid boss. It actually has slightly higher defense than Vaporeon, although its Psychic typing adds extra weaknesses to exploit. Although both share a weak fast move in Water Gun, Starmie’s Hidden Power can cause problems, since it has high power and an unpredictable typing that can sometimes hit counters for effective damage.
Approach
Team composition
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If available, Raikou and Mewtwo are the best counters for any moveset
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Zapdos, Tyranitar, and Exeggutor perform well against most movesets
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If borderline on timing out, consider a Gengar to sacrifice bulk for DPS
Dodging strategy
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Dodging benefits frail counters, but it’s unnecessary vs. Water Gun sets
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If failing: attempt fewer dodges if timing out, more dodges if fainting out
Counters
Reminder: Good movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.
Best Raid Boss Counters

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | Best |
Volt Switch | Wild Charge | Good |
Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | Good |
Pros:
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The overall best Starmie counter, with great bulk and DPS
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Obtained as a former tier 5 raid boss and research reward
Cons:
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Psycho Cut | Shadow Ball | Best |
Confusion | Shadow Ball | Good |
Psycho Cut | Thunderbolt | Good |
Pros:
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An outstanding Starmie counter, with great bulk and DPS
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Does excellent neutral DPS useful in numerous matchups
Cons:
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Limited EX raid availability and difficult to obtain candy for

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | Best |
Sucker Punch | Shadow Ball | Good |
Hex | Shadow Ball | Good |
Pros:
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Very high DPS vs. Starmie; has generous win time at L30
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Accessible as a common species; was a former raid boss
Cons:
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Paper-thin, weak to Psychic; dodging is greatly beneficial
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Needs legacy Shadow Claw for a sizable DPS advantage

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Charge Beam | Thunderbolt | Best |
Charge Beam | Zap Cannon | Good |
Pros:
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Obtained as a former tier 5 raid boss and research reward
Cons:
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant | Best |
Razor Leaf | Frenzy Plant | Good |
Vine Whip | Solar Beam | Good |
Pros:
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Non-event Solar Beam sets are also viable at higher level
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Many players have one, as it featured on Community Day

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Pros:
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A great counter to Psychic sets due to double resistance
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Current tier 4 raid boss; also featured on Community Day

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Bullet Seed | Solar Beam | Best |
Pros:
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Decent bulk, with resistance to Psychic and Hydro Pump
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Many players have one; was common in old metagames
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Easily accessible due to being a current tier 2 raid boss

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Bullet Seed | Solar Beam | Best |
Dragon Tail | Solar Beam | Good |
Pros:
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Doubly resists Water; does very well vs. Hydro Pump sets
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Many players have one, as it featured in a special release

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Fury Cutter | Leaf Blade | Best |
Bullet Seed | Leaf Blade | Best |
Pros:
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Fury Cutter facilitates dodging Psychic and Hydro Pump
Cons:
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Poorly accessible in some locations due to rarity in wild

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | Best |
Thunder Shock | Discharge | Good |
Pros:
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Many players have one; was common in old metagames
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A common species accessible for the majority of trainers

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Mud Shot | Solar Beam | Best |
Pros:
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Boasts impressive bulk despite weakness to Hydro Pump
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Many players have one, as it is a historical tier 5 raid boss
Cons:
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Be wary of Hydro Pump KOing Groudon mid Solar Beam
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Dragon Breath | Solar Beam | Best |
Pros:
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Decent bulk bolstered by Hydro Pump and Psychic resists
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Many players have one, as it is a historical tier 5 raid boss
Cons:
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Usually has more desirable movesets in other matchups
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Snarl | Dark Pulse | Best |
Pros:
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Double Psychic resistance compensates for glassy nature
Cons:
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Reliant on dodging other charged moves to maintain DPS

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Sucker Punch | Grass Knot | Best |
Pros:
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Double Psychic resistance compensates for glassy nature
Cons:
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Reliant on dodging other charged moves to maintain DPS

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | Best |
Cons:
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Must dodge charge moves to avoid DPS loss from fainting