Starly
Starly is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0396 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal Flying |
| Species | Starling Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Keen Eye Reckless (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0010 (Diamond/Pearl) 0010 (Platinum) 0099 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0010 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0012 (Legends: Arceus) 0097 (Scarlet/Violet) 0028 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 49 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Starly changes
- In Generation 5, Starly does not have the Reckless ability.
- In Generation 4, Starly has a base experience yield of 56.
- In Generations 4-7, Starly has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power. |
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| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power. |
| Shining Pearl | Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident. |
| 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. |
| Scarlet | They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying. |
| Violet | Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big. |
Moves learned by Starly
Moves learnt by level up
Starly does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Starly does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Starly cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Starly learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 21 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 29 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 33 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 41 | Final Gambit | Fighting | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Starly learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Starly gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Starly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 40 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 97 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 164 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 191 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 216 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 |
Starly sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Starly
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 212, Great Marsh, Lake Verity |
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| Platinum | Route 201, 202, 203, 204, Lake Verity |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pewter City |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 11 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Breed Staravia/Staraptor |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 212, Great Marsh, Lake Verity |
| Legends: Arceus | Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Tidewater Dam, Deadwood Haunt, Ginkgo Landing, Windswept Run |
| Scarlet Violet |
South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Starly questions
Other languages
| English | Starly |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ムックル (Mukkuru) |
| German | Staralili |
| French | Étourmi |
| Italian | Starly |
| Spanish | Starly |
| Korean | 찌르꼬 (jjireukko) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 姆克儿 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 姆克兒 |
| English |
Starling Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | むくどりポケモン |
| German | Star-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Étourneau |
| Italian | Pokémon Storno |
| Spanish | Pokémon Estornino |
| Korean | 찌르레기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 椋鸟宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 椋鳥寶可夢 |
Name origin
- starling
- a species of bird


