Starly

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Starly is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Starling Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	396
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 №	010 (Diamond/Pearl) 010 (Platinum) 099 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Starly.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			2	½	2			0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½	2	0

Evolution chart

#396
Starly
Normal · Flying

(Level 14)

#397
Staravia
Normal · Flying

(Level 34)

#398
Staraptor
Normal · Flying

Starly changes

In Generation 5, Starly does not have the Reckless ability.
In Generation 4, Starly has a base experience yield of 56.

Pokédex entries

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.
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.

Moves learned by Starly

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Starly learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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 in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Starly egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Detect	Fighting	—	—
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
Foresight	Normal	—	—
Fury Attack	Normal	15	85
Mirror Move	Flying	—	—
Pursuit	Dark	40	100
Revenge	Fighting	60	100
Roost	Flying	—	—
Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Move Tutor moves

Starly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Defog	Flying	—	—
Endeavor	Normal	—	100
Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
Snore	Normal	50	100
Tailwind	Flying	—	—
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Moves learnt by TM

Starly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Work Up	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
76	Fly	Flying	90	95
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Starly can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Twister	Dragon	40	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Pluck	Flying	60	100	Generation 5 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Starly learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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 in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Starly egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Detect	Fighting	—	—
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
Foresight	Normal	—	—
Fury Attack	Normal	15	85
Mirror Move	Flying	—	—
Pursuit	Dark	40	100
Revenge	Fighting	60	100
Roost	Flying	—	—
Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Moves learnt by TM

Starly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Work Up	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
76	Fly	Flying	90	95
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Starly can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Twister	Dragon	40	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Pluck	Flying	60	100	Generation 5 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Starly sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—	—
Shiny				—	—

See all Starly sprites

Where to find Starly

Diamond Pearl	Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 212, Great Marsh, Lake Verity
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 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game

Answers to Starly questions

Other languages

English	Starly
Japanese	ムックル (Mukkuru)
German	Staralili
French	Étourmi

Name origin

starling: a species of bird