Mega Starmie Counters Pokémon GO should use powerful Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost and Grass attacks. Mega Starmie is a Water/Psychic-type Super Mega Raid boss, giving it a much wider counter pool than the Raichu raids.
Best Mega Starmie Counters Pokémon GO
The strongest team depends on which recent Mega, Shadow and Legendary attackers you already built, but Dark, Ghost and Grass teams are especially easy to assemble because those types contain several elite raid attackers.
| Attack type | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Dark | Super effective against Psychic |
| Ghost | Super effective against Psychic |
| Grass | Super effective against Water |
| Electric | Super effective against Water |
| Bug | Super effective against Psychic |
What Is Mega Starmie Weak To?
The Mega Starmie Counters benefit from Mega Starmie’s Water/Psychic typing, which makes it weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost and Grass. You can therefore build around whichever of those types is strongest on your own account rather than being forced into one narrow family.
Best Mega Pokémon for Mega Starmie
Among the Mega Starmie Counters, the most useful Mega is one that contributes high super-effective damage while also satisfying the Super Mega Raid shield mechanic.
Strong Ghost, Dark, Grass or Electric Megas are ideal, but the shield requirement matters more than chasing one perfect simulation result.
How Super Mega Raid Shields Work
Mega Starmie can activate shields during the battle. When a shield appears, a Mega Pokémon from your team is automatically sent out and gets a heavily boosted attack to break it.
Every Trainer needs a Mega Pokémon in the party. If too many players arrive without one, the group can fail the shield phase even when the rest of the team has excellent damage.
How Many Trainers Do You Need?
With strong Mega Starmie Counters, current raid guidance recommends around seven Trainers for Mega Starmie Super Mega Raids.
A coordinated group with proper Megas and strong counters has a much easier time than an unprepared lobby, so team setup matters more than in a normal Mega Raid.
Mega Starmie Catch CP
| Condition | Starmie CP |
|---|---|
| No weather boost | 1404 to 1476 |
| Rainy or Windy weather | 1756 to 1846 |
The post-raid encounter is regular Starmie rather than its Mega form.
Can Mega Starmie Be Shiny?
Yes. Starmie caught after the raid can be Shiny, and that Shiny can be Mega Evolved once you have enough Starmie Mega Energy.
Why Mega Starmie Is Worth Raiding Now
Mega Starmie is much more interesting after gaining Liquidation+. The new additional Charged Attack significantly improves its Water-type raid performance, turning it from a mostly collection-focused Mega into a much more useful offensive option.
Best Counter Strategy
If you have strong Dark and Ghost teams already built, start there. If your account is better on Grass or Electric, use those instead. The important part is keeping every slot on super-effective damage while still bringing the required Mega Evolution.
Best Team for Mega Starmie Counters Pokémon GO
The easiest Mega Starmie Counters team Mega Starmie Counters Pokémon GO party uses your strongest Dark, Ghost, Grass or Electric attackers, with one real Mega Evolution included for shields. Avoid neutral attackers simply because the auto-recommended team suggests them.
Which Counter Type Should You Use?
Dark and Ghost are excellent if your account already has strong attackers such as top Shadow or Mega options, while Grass and Electric are equally valid if those teams are more developed. Mega Starmie’s five weaknesses make account strength more important than forcing one specific type.
Weather can also tilt the choice. Rain boosts Electric attacks, Sunny weather boosts Grass and Fog boosts Dark and Ghost. If one of your strongest counter teams is weather boosted, it can be the easiest way to improve damage without changing the whole party.
Is Mega Starmie Worth Raiding During Mega Finale?
Yes, much more than before. Liquidation+ gives Mega Starmie a real Water-type role, so this is one of the better examples of the new Mega move system turning an older Mega into something worth revisiting. Players who previously ignored Starmie now have a reason to collect Energy and build a strong one.
