Starmie in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves
Find Starmie’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Water/Psychic typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.
Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.
Generation V identity and base stats
Starmie is Unova #239 and National #121. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Water / Psychic. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.
The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 115 |
| Total | 520 |
Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2
Check the version, area and encounter method before travelling. A gift, trade, Hidden Grotto or stationary interaction is different from ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching recorded slots under the same condition.
The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.
Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades
| Location / area | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | Black 2 | Rippling water (Surf) | 30–40 | No special condition recorded |
| Route 13 | White 2 | Rippling water (Surf) | 30–40 | No special condition recorded |
| Undella Town | Black 2 | Rippling water (Surf) | 30–40 | No special condition recorded |
| Undella Town | White 2 | Rippling water (Surf) | 30–40 | No special condition recorded |
| Humilau City | Black 2 | Rippling water (Surf) | 35–45 | No special condition recorded |
| Humilau City | White 2 | Rippling water (Surf) | 35–45 | No special condition recorded |
Evolution family and Generation V requirements
| From | Into | Black 2 / White 2 method |
|---|---|---|
| Staryu | Starmie | Use Water Stone |
Friendship evolution uses the Generation V threshold of 220. Trades need a compatible second game and system. Eevee’s rock evolutions, magnetic evolutions, learned-move requirements and held-item night evolutions follow their original DS methods.
Abilities, breeding and training reference
| Ability | Slot / availability |
|---|---|
| Illuminate | Regular ability slot 1 |
| Natural Cure | Regular ability slot 2 |
| Analytic | Hidden slot; use a documented source for availability |
A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Genderless |
| Egg group(s) | Water 3 |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | Slow |
| Base capture rate | 60 / 255 (not a percentage chance) |
| EV yield when defeated | Speed +2 |
The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.
Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / starting move | Rapid Spin |
| 1 / starting move | Recover |
| 1 / starting move | Swift |
| 1 / starting move | Water Gun |
| 22 | Confuse Ray |
Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Psyshock | Psychic | Special |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM19 | Telekinesis | Psychic | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special |
| TM92 | Trick Room | Psychic | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical |
| HM06 | Dive | Water | Physical |
Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.
Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors
No Black 2/White 2 Egg moves are recorded for this form.
Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Gravity, Icy Wind, Magic Coat, Pain Split, Recycle, Signal Beam, Skill Swap, Sleep Talk, Snore, Trick, Wonder Room.
Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.
Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services
Related species and return to the Pokédex
Use Starmie’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.
