Partner ideas
for Starmie
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for 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 (3)
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 10% of 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
Whimsicott
GrassFairyOn 10% of Starmie's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists ElectricResists DarkResists Starmie's SurfHits Dark super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Dragalge
PoisonDragonOn 13% of Starmie's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists ElectricResists BugResists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveAdds anti-setup pressure
Defensive glue (21)
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Grass, Electric and Dark weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits 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
Toxicroak
PoisonFightingCovers its Grass, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Starmie's Surf can heal Toxicroak via Dry SkinHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Goodra
DragonCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfStarmie resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerAdds long-game durability
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Grass, Electric, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits 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 pressure
Kommo-o
DragonFightingCovers its Grass, Electric, Bug and Dark weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Dark super-effectively with Aura SphereAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Chesnaught
GrassFightingCovers its Grass, Electric and Dark weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Drampa
NormalDragonCovers its Grass, Electric and Ghost weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerAdds long-game durability
Altaria
DragonFlyingCovers its Grass and Bug weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Taurospaldean
FightingCovers its Bug and Dark weaknesses
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
Goodrahisuian
SteelDragonCovers its Grass, Electric and Bug weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds long-game durability
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric and Bug weaknesses
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
Meowscarada
GrassDarkCovers its Grass, Electric, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Ghost super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Dark super-effectively with Play RoughAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Simisage
GrassCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Meganium
GrassCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Pollen PuffHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Dark super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds 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
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
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
Noivern
FlyingDragonCovers its Grass and Bug weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with HurricaneHits Bug super-effectively with HurricaneAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Victreebel
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Resists Starmie's SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Dark super-effectively with Leech LifeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Flareon
FireCovers its Grass and Bug weaknesses
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