Mega Starmie has arrived in Pokémon Go as a formidable raid boss, requiring strategic preparation to overcome. This Water and Psychic-type Pokémon debuted during the Starmie Super Mega Raid Day event in August 2026. Obtaining Mega Starmie involves collecting sufficient Mega Starmie Energy by defeating it in Super Mega Raids and then using this energy to Mega Evolve a Starmie.
Mega Starmie presents several weaknesses, making it vulnerable to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type attacks. Conversely, it resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves. To effectively counter Mega Starmie, focusing on its Ghost and Grass weaknesses is particularly recommended due to the strength of available Mega Evolutions.
Recommended Counters
For Mega Evolutions, Mega Gengar stands out as the premier counter. Its Ghost typing directly exploits Mega Starmie's vulnerability, and its presence boosts the power of other Ghost-type attackers on your team. If Mega Gengar is unavailable, Mega Sceptile is a strong alternative, leveraging its Grass typing to both attack directly and empower fellow Grass-type allies.
When selecting non-Mega counters, Dawn Wings Necrozma is a top choice due to its immense power and Ghost typing, making it exceptionally effective against Mega Starmie. Other potent Ghost-type options include Lunala, Dragapult, and Darkrai. For those preferring Electric-types, Zeraora, Zekrom, Xurkitree, and Electivire are recommended. Solid Grass-type choices include Kartana, Rillaboom, and Roserade. While Bug-types can be effective, focusing on other weaknesses is generally more efficient, though Genesect is a viable Bug-type attacker.
Battle Strategy
Super Mega Raids present a significant challenge, and Mega Starmie is no exception. A coordinated team is crucial for success. While it's technically possible to defeat Mega Starmie with a smaller, highly optimized group, it is strongly advised to tackle this raid with at least nine other trainers. Using Remote Raid Passes can complicate team optimization, as participant skill levels may vary. A group of six trainers with optimized teams and high levels may succeed, but a larger group offers a greater margin for error.
Moveset and Shiny Forms
The recommended moveset for Mega Starmie to maximize its offensive potential includes Psywave as its Fast Move and Psychic as its Charged Move. Unlocking a second Charged Attack and setting it to Surf can further enhance its effectiveness by utilizing its Water-typing.
Mega Starmie's available Fast Moves are Hidden Power, Psywave, Quick Attack, Tackle, and Water Gun. Its Charged Moves include Aqua Jet, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Power Gem, Psybeam, Psychic, Surf, and Thunder.
Shiny Starmie, and consequently shiny Mega Starmie, have been available in Pokémon Go since August 2020. These shiny forms feature a distinctive navy blue coloration, a departure from the usual purple, and a greenish-blue jewel on shiny Staryu and shiny Starmie, offering a unique visual appeal.
Regarding its combat power (CP), Mega Starmie has a Raid CP of 71,871. A regular Starmie encountered after defeating Mega Starmie will have a CP range of 1419 to 1476, or 1773 to 1846 if caught during Windy or Rainy weather conditions.