Name origin

starling
a species of bird


Starly artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 396
Type Normal Flying
Species Starling Pokémon
Height 1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Abilities Keen Eye
Local № 010 (Diamond, Pearl)
010 (Platinum)
Japanese Mukkuru

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 56
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Starly stats

The base stats for Starly are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 40
190 - 284
Attack 55
103 - 229
Defense 30
58 - 174
Sp. Atk 30
58 - 174
Sp. Def 30
58 - 174
Speed 60
112 - 240
Total 245

Pokedex descriptions

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
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Starly learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
5 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
9 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
13 Double TeamNormalStatus--
17 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
21 WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
25 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
29 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
33 AgilityPsychicStatus--
37 Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100
41 Final GambitFightingSpecial-100

Starly learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
5 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
9 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
13 Double TeamNormalStatus--
17 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
21 WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
25 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
29 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
33 AgilityPsychicStatus--
37 Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100

Egg moves

Starly learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Starly egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
ForesightNormalStatus--
DetectFightingStatus--
Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
RevengeFightingPhysical60100
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
AstonishGhostPhysical30100
RoostFlyingStatus--

Starly learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Starly egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
ForesightNormalStatus--
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
AstonishGhostPhysical30100

Move Tutor moves

Starly can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--

Starly can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Starly is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Moves learnt by TM

Starly is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Starly is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Starly sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Starly normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Starly normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Starly shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Starly shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Starly normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Starly normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Starly shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Starly shiny sprite

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Where to find Starly

Pearl
Diamond
Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 212, Great Marsh, Lake Verity
Platinum Route 201, 202, 203, 204, Lake Verity
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Pewter City
White
Black
White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Starly questions