Mega Starmie will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Trainers unlocked the event after completing 45 hourly Global Challenges during GO Fest, and now the star-shaped Water- and Psychic-type Pokémon is ready to take over Gyms.
Shiny Starmie will have an increased encounter chance during the event, although no exact percentage has been provided. Trainers can also collect up to five extra free Raid Passes, earn bonus XP, and hunt for Rare Candy XL.
Mega Starmie raid details and catch CP
Mega Starmie will appear in Super Mega Raids with seven shields. Trainers should Mega Evolve a Pokémon before joining, as Mega Evolution will help break through the boss’s defenses. The raid encounter will give Trainers a regular Starmie rather than one that is already Mega Evolved. Starmie caught without a weather boost will have a CP between 1404 and 1476.
Rainy or Windy weather will raise the possible catch CP range to 1756–1846. The event also gives caught Starmie Mega Level 1 unlocked.
Starmie is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type attacks. That gives Trainers plenty of ways to build a raid party, from hard-hitting Ghost attackers to fast Electric and Grass options.
Super Mega Starmie Raid Day bonuses
- Increased chance to encounter shiny Starmie from Super Mega Raids.
- Up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, for a total of six.
- The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Friday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. PDT through Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.
- Every raid will award an additional 5,000 XP.
- Trainers will have an increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles.
- Starmie caught from Super Mega Raids will have Mega Level 1 unlocked.
What the event ticket adds
An event ticket will cost US$4.99, or the equivalent price tier in a Trainer’s local currency. Its bonuses will be active on August 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
- Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, bringing the daily total to 14.
- An even greater chance to receive Rare Candy XL from Super Mega Raid Battles.
- An extra 5,000 XP from all Raid Battles.
- A guaranteed Rare Candy XL when successfully catching Starmie from raids.
The Super Mega Starmie Raid Day Ultra Box will also include the event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost.
Finding Super Mega Raids and completing Research
Super Mega Raids may appear only at certain Gyms, so finding the right location will be part of the hunt. The web-based Pokémon GO map can show Gyms where Super Mega Raids might appear, raids that are already in progress, and nearby community meetups. Meetups can be filtered several days before they take place, while parks and similar areas are generally more likely to host Super Mega Raids.
Timed Research will be available during the event. Completing its tasks will award a Premium Battle Pass and an encounter with Scizor. The research expires, so its tasks must be finished and its rewards claimed before the research period ends.
Best Mega Starmie counters
The counter rankings below cover the strongest attackers and recommended moves for the five types that deal super-effective damage to Mega Starmie. DPS means damage per second, while TTW means time to win.
| # | Attacker | Fast Move | Charge Move | DPS | Faints | TTW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw | Moongeist Beam | 28.89 | 11 | 323s |
| 2 | Mega Sceptile | Fury Cutter | Frenzy Plant | 28.75 | 13 | 320s |
| 3 | Mega Y Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Shadow Ball | 26.63 | 11 | 351s |
| 4 | Mega Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 28.62 | 20 | 334s |
| 5 | Mega Tyranitar | Bite | Brutal Swing | 25.99 | 8 | 358s |
| 6 | Shadow Hydreigon | Bite | Brutal Swing | 26.19 | 13 | 358s |
| 7 | Mega X Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Shadow Ball | 25.82 | 13 | 363s |
| 8 | Shadow Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball | 26.43 | 17 | 357s |
| 9 | Kartana | Fury Cutter | Leaf Blade | 25.62 | 17 | 370s |
| 10 | Mega Absol | Snarl | Brutal Swing | 26.74 | 21 | 355s |
| 11 | Mega Heracross | Fury Cutter | Megahorn | 25.61 | 18 | 369s |
| 12 | Shadow Tyranitar | Bite | Brutal Swing | 25.31 | 13 | 367s |
| 13 | Zeraora | Volt Switch | Plasma Fists | 25.27 | 17 | 374s |
| 14 | Shadow Raikou | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 25.20 | 19 | 378s |
| 15 | Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Dragon Ascent | 24.01 | 15 | 390s |
| 16 | Regieleki | Lock-On | Thunder Cage | 25.53 | 25 | 375s |
| 17 | Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 24.94 | 22 | 385s |
| 18 | Mega Manectric | Thunder Fang | Wild Charge | 24.56 | 21 | 388s |
| 19 | Therian Shadow Thundurus | Volt Switch | Wildbolt Storm | 25.81 | 29 | 374s |
| 20 | Shadow Magnezone | Volt Switch | Wild Charge | 23.85 | 17 | 393s |
| 21 | Mega Banette | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 24.94 | 24 | 385s |
| 22 | Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 23.25 | 14 | 401s |
| 23 | Shadow Electivire | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 24.88 | 26 | 387s |
| 24 | Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf | Shadow Ball | 23.28 | 16 | 404s |
| 25 | Shadow Sceptile | Fury Cutter | Frenzy Plant | 24.59 | 24 | 390s |
Mega Sceptile, Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Gengar, and the two Mewtwo forms lead the damage options, while Electric attackers such as Zeraora, Shadow Raikou, and Xurkitree give Trainers a different route into the battle. Bring the strongest teams available, Mega Evolve before the fight to help cut through the seven shields, and use the extra passes to chase the boosted shiny encounter chance.
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Pokémon Go
Developed by Niantic Labs, The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Go is an augmented reality mobile game that uses GPS to let players locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon in real-world locations. Players explore their physical surroundings to find PokéStops for items, battle at Gyms for team control, participate in Raid Battles cooperatively, and compete in the Go Battle League's player-versus-player format. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases and features Pokémon from across multiple generations of the franchise.
- Genre Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
- Platforms Android, iOS
- Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric, Side view
- Modes Single player, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
- Release July 6, 2016
- Publisher Niantic Labs
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