The internet has crowned a new meme monarch, and it’s none other than Mega Starmie from Pokémon Legends: Z-A. When early leaks of the game started circulating, fans were confused yet fascinated by what appeared to be one of the most unusual Mega Evolutions in recent memory – a Starmie with disturbingly long, humanoid legs. Now that the game has officially launched, this aquatic oddity has only deepened the collective fascination (and horror) of Pokémon fans worldwide.
Traditionally, Mega Evolutions bring exciting enhancements to a Pokémon’s design – like Mega Dragonite’s added wings or Mega Meganium’s lush floral collar. But Mega Starmie’s transformation seems to have skipped the epic upgrade memo. 
Instead of gaining a cosmic aura or extra limbs, the jewel-core starfish now struts on two elongated legs, turning a once-graceful spinner into something that looks like it could audition for a surreal Saturday morning cartoon. Watching it scuttle across the battlefield is equal parts unsettling and hilarious, as if Starmie suddenly decided to walk upright after years of elegant aquatic spinning.
Why does Mega Starmie look so off? Maybe it’s those rubbery, stretched-out limbs that give it a weirdly humanoid vibe. Or perhaps it’s the absence of a head, leaving its gem-like core to glow ominously atop that uncanny body. The fan community has been quick to respond – and the memes are relentless. Comparisons to Earthbound’s Starman, DC’s Starro, and, of course, Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants have flooded social media. Some artists have gone further, dressing Mega Starmie’s legs in fishnet stockings and high heels, transforming it into an unholy mix of sci-fi and burlesque.
The humor masks a deeper debate among fans, though. Many players see Mega Starmie as a symbol of Game Freak’s waning creativity – evidence that the developers are running low on original design ideas. After all, this is the franchise that once gave us a sentient keychain, a teapot ghost, and even a tumbleweed Pokémon. But others argue that this absurdity is exactly what makes Pokémon charming – the weirdness is part of its identity. “Peak performance,” one fan joked, calling Mega Starmie’s bizarre new form “the ideal Pokémon body.”
According to its in-game Pokédex entry, Mega Starmie’s new movements have become eerily humanlike, with an ominous hint that it might be trying to communicate – or worse, replace humanity. Whether intentional or not, the entry has only added fuel to the meme fire, with fans joking that this leggy cosmic starfish might be plotting a full-scale invasion.
Despite the controversy, some players genuinely love Mega Starmie’s chaotic energy. They say its ungraceful run, paired with its powerful Hydro Pumps, makes it one of the funniest and most memorable Megas to date. Whatever your stance, it’s hard to deny that Mega Starmie has achieved something rare: it’s united the Pokémon fandom in collective confusion, laughter, and an avalanche of memes. Love it or hate it, Mega Starmie has become an icon – a weird, wobbling, wonderful reminder that sometimes the strangest designs shine the brightest.
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Looks like Patrick’s cousin who joined the gym lmao
This is peak Pokémon evolution, bro’s built different 😂
Peak performance. Don’t question it