This humble Pokémon is officially the best Mega Evolution in Legends: ZA.

Even if it is Pokemon Legends: ZA Since its launch, a lot has been leaked early last year, including the game's new features, Mega Evolutions, combat style, and even story details. Most of the details were discovered when the game was released through early copies or datamining, but some things, like the 26 new Mega Evolutions, were already clear. Pokemon Legends: ZA. These are all basically confirmed for Mega Dragonite's first appearance in July 2025. Because this was one of the leaked Megas and its description matched the leaked one to a T. However, players can now start building their team at: Pokemon Legends: ZAThey might want to consider Starmie.

Misty's Starmy from the Pokemon animation

Mega Starmie is probably one of the most controversial Mega Evolutions. Pokemon Legends: ZA Because its design has changed very little from the original, it is actually incredibly strong and much more powerful than most other Megas. While Mega Zygarde's supernatural special attack ability is 216, Pokemon Legends: ZA There is a lot of emphasis on another statistic: speed. With a high speed that rivals that of fake legendary Pokémon or even some legendary Pokémon, and an incredible BST of 660, Mega Starmie is already the best Mega in the game. Here's why:

You can get Alpha Staryu at night in Pokemon Legends: ZA's Wild Zone 2 and it is level 31. You can then evolve Staryu into Starmie by purchasing a Water Stone for 3,000 Poke Gold from the Stone Emporium in Lumiose City. Lastly, you can get Starminite by beating Rogue Mega Starmie.

Best New Pokémon Legendary: ZA Mega Evolution Is Already Clear

reason Pokemon Legends: ZA's Mega Starmie earns a total of 660 BST compared to 520 in the original. This means that these animals generally have enormous strength abilities. but, Pokemon Legends: ZA To reduce the ability and compensate, any animal with massive strength instead gains +40 attack power (e.g. Mega Mawile).

statistic name	starmi	Mega Starmy
HP	60	60
attack	75	140
defense	85	105
Sp. attack	100	130
Sp. defense	85	105
speed	115	120

Considering the speed of 120, attack power of 140, and special attack of 130, players can use Megastami as a versatile attacker by mixing physical and special attacks. To this end, Mega Starmie offers several new physical moves that can deal massive damage, such as Aqua Jet, Liquidation, and Zen Headbutt, while also providing Bulk Up to increase attack stats. Besides, Mega Starmie gives you access to the best services. pokemon Moves based on types such as Psychic, Surf, Hydro Pump and Water Pulse. Mega Starmie also has a wide range of coverage, including:

Power Gem (Rock – strong against flying, bugs, fire, and ice)
Ice Beam, Blizzard, Icy Wind (strong against Ice – Flying, Ground, Grass, and Dragon)
Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Thunder (Electric – Flying, Resistant to Water)
Flash Cannon (Steel – strong against rock, ice, and sprites)
Dazzling Light (Fairy – Strong against Fighting, Dragon, and Darkness)

Why Mega Starmie is Officially the Best New Mega in PLZA

Next is Pokemon Legends: ZAMega Starmie can be a very powerful and fast attacker, capable of defeating even weak Pokémon. In fact, both Starmy and Megastarmy are weak to Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric, and Dark due to their Water/Psychic type combo, and the only type they cannot cover is Ghost.

How Mega Starmie Compares to Other Pokémon Legendaries: ZA Mega Evolutions

So, considering that players can get Mega Starmie fairly quickly, it has great movement and coverage, has the highest stats in the game, and can recharge its cooldown very quickly, this is the single best Mega Evolution in the game. The following late-game additions may be added: Pokemon Legends: ZAIt's Mega Zygarde, but I think it'll take a long time to do that.

Even some of the existing Mega Evolutions can't really beat the sheer power of Mega Starmie's attacks, special attacks, and speed when combined with its incredible movement range. If anything, the only thing that can bring Mega Starmie back is that it has quite low HP and only has four movement slots, so choosing which moves to choose will be more important than ever.