#248 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Starmie Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Starmie is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Starmie @ Life Orb Ability: Natural Cure Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Expanding Force - Protect - Ice Beam - Hydro Pump
Starmie moves
Share of Starmie sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Expanding ForcePsychic71.1%
- ProtectNormal65.6%
- Ice BeamIce63.3%
- Hydro PumpWater50.5%
- ScaldWater30.4%
- ThunderboltElectric20.3%
- Power GemRock17.9%
- PsychicPsychic11.8%
- Flip TurnWater11.5%
- BlizzardIce10.4%
Items
- Life Orb54.1%
- Choice Scarf19.2%
- Focus Sash17.5%
- Rindo Berry3.4%
- Mystic Water1.5%
Abilities
- Natural Cure76.1%
- Illuminate20.1%
- Analytic3.8%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 137 | 85 | 105 | 152 | 105 | 183 | 56% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 4 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 29 Spe | 139 | 85 | 106 | 152 | 105 | 180 | 13.6% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 25 HP / 26 SpA / 15 Spe | 160 | 85 | 105 | 160 | 105 | 150 | 8.7% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 69.6% · Modest 8.7%.
Starmie teammates
Share of Starmie teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Starmie set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Starmie set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Expanding Force, Protect, Ice Beam and Hydro Pump with Life Orb (54.1% of sets) and Natural Cure, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Starmie's best teammates in VGC?
Starmie's most common partners are Indeedee-F (55.7%), Sneasler (28.9%), Kingambit (24.7%), Mega Golisopod (20.5%) and Mega Raichu Y (16.1%) — the share of Starmie teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Starmie use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Starmie's top spreads (69.6%), followed by Modest (8.7%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Starmie in Pokémon Champions?
Starmie has base 115 Speed: 183 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 167 neutral, and 121 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Starmie in Pokémon Champions?
Starmie is #248 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.