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Starly

Abilities

Keen EyeReckless(Hidden)
Height: 0.3 m (0'12")
Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 49
Base Stats
HP40
Atk55
Def30
SpA30
SpD30
Spe60
BST245
EV Yield: 1 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
190284
Atk
103229
Def
58174
SpA
58174
SpD
58174
Spe
112240

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Brown
Shape
Wings
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
255 (100.0%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Flying
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
49
EV Yield
1 Spe
Height
0.3 m (0'12")
Weight
2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Normal/Flying dual typing.

nor
fir
wat
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig
poi
gro0
fly
psy
bug½
roc2
gho0
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Electric, Ice, Rock
Resists: Grass, Bug
Immune to: Ground, Ghost
Abilities
Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

RecklessHidden Ability

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries8 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.

Generation VIII

Legends: Arceus

They live in the fields and mountains, gathering in large flocks. Their cries are quite obnoxious. Though small, their wings are strong—a strike from them leaves pain that persists for a week.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

Diamond

They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.

Pearl

Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident.

Platinum

Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.

Moves (Gen 9)57 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TackleSTABnorP40100%35
1GrowlnorN100%40
5Quick AttackSTABnorP40100%30
9Wing AttackSTABflyP60100%35
13Double TeamnorN15
15Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
17EndeavorSTABnorP100%5
21WhirlwindnorN20
25Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
29Take DownSTABnorP9085%20
29Double EdgeSTABnorP120100%15
33AgilitypsyN30
37Brave BirdSTABflyP120100%15
41Final GambitfigS100%5

TM / HM

30 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsSTABflyP55100%15
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
AgilitypsyN30
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
Brave BirdSTABflyP120100%15
Double EdgeSTABnorP120100%15
Double TeamnorN15
Dual WingbeatSTABflyP4090%10
EndeavorSTABnorP100%5
EndurenorN10
FacadeSTABnorP70100%20
Feather DanceflyN100%15
FlySTABflyP9095%15
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Helping HandnorN20
HurricaneSTABflyS11070%10
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwiftSTABnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
Take DownSTABnorP9085%20
Tera BlastSTABnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
U TurnbugP70100%20
UproarSTABnorS90100%10

Egg Moves

6 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AstonishghoP30100%15
Double EdgeSTABnorP120100%15
Feather DanceflyN100%15
Fury AttackSTABnorP1585%20
Sand AttackgroN100%15
UproarSTABnorS90100%10

Move Tutor

7 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
EndeavorSTABnorP100%5
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SwiftSTABnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
UproarSTABnorS90100%10
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Starly may be holding when encountered.

Yache Berry
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Pokedex Numbers
National#396
Sinnoh#010
Sinnoh (Pt)#010
Conquest#026
Kalos Coastal#099
Hisui#012
Paldea#097
Kitakami#028
Hyperspace#081
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

norDouble Edge120 powP
flyBrave Bird120 powP
flyHurricane110 powS
norTake Down90 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

firHeat Wave95 powS
bugU Turn70 powP
darThief60 powP
Other Normal-type Pokemon

Tools for Starly

About Starly

Starly is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). They live in the fields and mountains, gathering in large flocks. Their cries are quite obnoxious. Though small, their wings are strong—a strike from them leaves pain that persists for a week. Starly stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Starly Base Stats

Starly has a base stat total of 245, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 60 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 30 (poor). Starly is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Starly Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Normal and Flying-type, Starly is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves. This gives Starly 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Starly Abilities

Starly's abilities include Keen Eye, Reckless. Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its Hidden Ability is Reckless, which strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Starly Moves & Learnset

Starly can learn 57 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 30 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Starly can learn Heat Wave (Fire), U Turn (Bug), Thief (Dark).

Training Starly

Starly has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Starly yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Starly belongs to the Flying egg group. Starly is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Starly → Staravia → Staraptor). Wild Starly may be found holding Yache Berry.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Starly. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Starly, or use the team builder to see how Starly fits into your squad.