Starmie is a classic Pokemon that recently reappeared in Pokemon Sword & Shield. This guide will help players locate and capture this Pokemon. Pokemon Sword & Shield is one of the best-selling Nintendo Switch titles today. Standing alongside outstanding titles like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda; Breath of the Wild. Millions of players around the world have enjoyed their journey across the Galar region, the newest setting in the Pokemon series. This also marks the first time in the series where a mainline title has received paid DLC with the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra expansions. Here’s how players can find Starmie in this game.
Starmie has been around in the series since Pokemon Red and Blue. This iconic Water-type Pokemon is most likely known due to its connection to the Pokemon anime. Misty, the second gym leader of the Kanto region and longest companion of series protagonist Ash Ketchum, has a Starmie in her team. As a Water-type gym leader, Misty’s entire team is comprised of only water-type Pokemon. Many Pokemon were previously cut from the base game to save development time and Starmie was one of those not fortunate enough to make the cut. That is until the release of the Isle of Armor DLC, where over 100 older Pokemon have made their grand debut in the Galar region. Here’s where players can find Starmie in Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Where To Find Starmie in Pokemon Sword & Shield
Starmie can only be found in the game naturally if the player has purchased the Pokemon Sword & Shield expansion pass. Otherwise, the only other method to achieve a Starmie would be by trading from a trainer who has one or bringing one in from Pokemon Home. There are a few ways players can encounter a Starmie. The first would be through a Static Encounter. Here is where players can encounter Starmie in both Pokemon Sword & Shield.
- Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Max Raid Battles: Soothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Sea
For the Fields of Honor and Challenge Beach, Starmie will only appear if the weather is Clear, Rain, Thunderstorms, Sunny, or Fog. Make sure to bring Quick Balls and use them on the first turn to quickly capture it.
Pokemon Sword & Shield is expecting the release of its second half of the expansion pass for later this Fall. The Crown Tundra will feature 100 Pokemon from previous generations, a new wild area covered in snow to explore, and new story elements. That will bring the total of Pokemon available in the game to over 600+. While this is nowhere near as close to the possible 800+, it is already a much-needed improvement when compared to the base games 400 Pokemon. Pokemon Sword & Shield is one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch.
Pokemon Sword & Shield is available now on Nintendo Switch.
