Partner ideas
for Starmie (mega)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega Starmie: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (5)

Sneasler
FightingPoisonOn 38% of Mega Starmie's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists BugResists DarkHits Grass super-effectively with Dire ClawHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard support
Pelipper
WaterFlyingOn 51% of Mega Starmie's ranked teams
Resists BugHits Grass super-effectively with HurricaneHits Bug super-effectively with HurricaneAdds team-wide guard support
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 20% of Mega Starmie's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists GhostResists DarkHits Grass super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Bug super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest Lariat
Kingambit
DarkSteelOn 18% of Mega Starmie's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists GhostResists DarkHits Ghost super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Dark super-effectively with Low KickAdds team-wide guard support
Meowscarada
GrassDarkOn 25% of Mega Starmie's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists ElectricResists GhostResists DarkHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Play Rough
Defensive glue (19)

Taurospaldean
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Mega Starmie resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with MegahornHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric and Bug weaknesses
Mega Starmie resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul Play
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Grass, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Play RoughAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Electric and Bug weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Flareon
FireCovers its Grass and Bug weaknesses
Mega Starmie resists its Lava PlumeHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Bug super-effectively with OverheatHits Ghost super-effectively with Shadow BallHits Dark super-effectively with Superpower
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Grass, Electric, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Grass, Electric and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Conkeldurr
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Poison JabHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Infernape
FireFightingCovers its Grass, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Bug super-effectively with OverheatHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Toxicroak
PoisonFightingCovers its Grass, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Machamp
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Poison JabHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Heracross
BugFightingCovers its Grass, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with MegahornHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Emboar
FireFightingCovers its Grass, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Bug super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Houndoom
DarkFireCovers its Grass, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Crabominable
FightingIceCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with BlizzardHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ghost super-effectively with FlingHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard support
Pyroar
FireNormalCovers its Grass, Bug and Ghost weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Bug super-effectively with OverheatHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Grass, Electric and Bug weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Air SlashHits Bug super-effectively with Air SlashAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Tauros
NormalMega Starmie resists its Surf
Immune to GhostHits Grass super-effectively with MegahornHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Ghost super-effectively with Shadow BallHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Slurpuff
FairyCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
Mega Starmie resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Dark super-effectively with Play Rough