{"id":8290,"date":"2026-08-21T14:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-go-mega-starmie-super-mega-raid-day-august-22\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T14:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:35:41","slug":"pokemon-go-mega-starmie-super-mega-raid-day-august-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-go-mega-starmie-super-mega-raid-day-august-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega Starmie Debuts Tomorrow in Pok\u00e9mon GO \u2014 August 22 Raid Day Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trainers, mark your Pok\u00e9 Balls \u2014 Mega Starmie<\/strong> makes its Pok\u00e9mon GO debut this Saturday, 22 August 2026<\/strong>, in a limited Super Mega Raid Day. If you’ve been waiting to add the first-ever Mega evolution of the iconic Starmie to your roster, this weekend is your window.<\/p>\n

\n\"Mega
Mega Starmie arrives as part of Pok\u00e9mon GO’s 10th Anniversary celebration. (\u00a9 Niantic \/ The Pok\u00e9mon Company)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Event Details<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Date:<\/strong> Saturday, 22 August 2026<\/li>\n
  • Time:<\/strong> 11:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. local time<\/li>\n
  • Format:<\/strong> Super Mega Raid Day \u2014 Mega Starmie appears in Mega Raids at Gyms throughout the event window<\/li>\n
  • Bonus:<\/strong> Increased Mega Starmie Raid spawns, bonus Stardust for Raid victories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As a Water \/ Psychic<\/strong> dual type, Mega Starmie brings a powerful stat boost to both offensive archetypes. Winning a Mega Raid grants a temporary Mega Energy buff that powers up your own Starmie for subsequent raids and battles.<\/p>\n

    Can It Be Shiny?<\/h2>\n

    Yes \u2014 Shiny Mega Starmie<\/strong> is available from day one. The Shiny form replaces the standard purple body with a striking deep blue, and the centre gem shifts to red. Encounter odds from Mega Raids are boosted compared to standard wild encounters, so the two-hour window is your best shot.<\/p>\n

    \n\"Shiny
    Shiny Mega Starmie sports a vivid blue body and red core gem. (\u00a9 Niantic \/ The Pok\u00e9mon Company)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Best Counters for Mega Starmie Raids<\/h2>\n

    Mega Starmie is weak to Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark, and Bug<\/strong> type moves. Prioritise Electric and Grass attackers for maximum damage output:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Mega Manectric<\/strong> \u2014 Charge Beam \/ Wild Charge<\/li>\n
    • Zekrom<\/strong> \u2014 Charge Beam \/ Fusion Bolt<\/li>\n
    • Xurkitree<\/strong> \u2014 Thunder Shock \/ Discharge<\/li>\n
    • Kartana<\/strong> \u2014 Razor Leaf \/ Leaf Blade<\/li>\n
    • Mega Sceptile<\/strong> \u2014 Fury Cutter \/ Leaf Blade<\/li>\n
    • Mega Gengar<\/strong> \u2014 Shadow Claw \/ Shadow Ball (for Ghost coverage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A team of four to six high-level trainers with optimal counters should be able to clear the raid comfortably. Lower-level groups or less optimal lineups should aim for five or more.<\/p>\n

      Mega Starmie’s Best Moveset<\/h2>\n

      If you’re planning to use your newly Mega-evolved Starmie in future raids or GO Battle League:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Water attacker:<\/strong> Waterfall + Hydro Pump<\/li>\n
      • Psychic attacker:<\/strong> Confusion + Psychic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        As a Mega, Starmie functions best as a raid support anchor \u2014 its Mega boost raises the power of all Water- and Psychic-type moves for your entire lobby while it’s active.<\/p>\n

        Tips for Saturday<\/h2>\n
          \n
        1. Use a Remote Raid Pass<\/strong> if you can’t reach a local Gym \u2014 Mega Raid Day events typically see active lobbies worldwide.<\/li>\n
        2. Stock up on Max Revives and Max Potions<\/strong> before the event window opens.<\/li>\n
        3. Activate a Lucky Egg<\/strong> during your runs to maximise XP from raid victories.<\/li>\n
        4. Coordinate with local communities \u2014 Singapore’s Pok\u00e9mon GO Telegram groups are usually very active on Raid Days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Good luck out there, Trainers. May your first catch be Shiny.<\/p>\n

          <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Mega Starmie makes its Pok\u00e9mon GO debut in a Super Mega Raid Day this Saturday, 22 August. Here’s everything you need to know \u2014 counters, shiny odds, and event timing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":8285,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[17],"tags":[1161,185,31,182,1276],"class_list":["post-8290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event","tag-mega-starmie","tag-niantic","tag-pokemon","tag-pokemon-go","tag-raid-day"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mega-starmie-raid-day-event-banner.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-29I","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7674,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-go-ultra-unlock-water-festival-august-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":8290,"position":0},"title":"Pok\u00e9mon GO Ultra Unlock: Water Festival \u2014 Three New Debuts Start 18 August","date":"August 12, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The Pok\u00e9mon GO Ultra Unlock: Water Festival runs 18\u201324 August. 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