No. 0397

Staravia

Starling Pokémon

Official art

Staravia is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 340. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal Flying

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 15.5 kg 34.2 lbs
Base stat total: 340 Higher than 29% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

They form remarkably large flocks and are constantly fighting amongst themselves. I suspect that those with magnificent plumes on their heads are the strong ones.

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Base stats

HP55130–162220–314

Atk7585–139139–273

Def5063–11294–218

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe8090–145148–284

Total340Higher than 29% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugGrass

Immune to

0×

GhostGround

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 80); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Staravia outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Staravia against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
145		Staravia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132		Staravia · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100		Staravia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

On switch-in, this Pokémon the Attack of opponents by 1 .
Everything about Intimidate →
Other Pokémon with Intimidate 36
Ekans Arbok Growlithe Arcanine Tauros Gyarados Snubbull Granbull Qwilfish Stantler Hitmontop Mightyena Masquerain Mawile Mega Manectric Salamence Staraptor Shinx Luxio Luxray Herdier Stoutland Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Scraggy Scrafty Therian Landorus Litten Torracat Incineroar Wyrdeer Overqwil Squawkabilly Maschiff Mabosstiff
This Pokémon's attacks with or crash damage have 1.2× power; not Struggle.
Everything about Reckless →
Other Pokémon with Reckless 12
Hitmonlee Rhyhorn Rhydon Starly Staraptor Rhyperior Emboar Basculin Mienfoo Mienshao Bouffalant Obstagoon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0396StarlyNormalFlying
1. Level 14
  #0397StaraviaNormalFlying
  1. Level 34
    #0398StaraptorNormalFlying
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Staraptite
      #0398Mega StaraptorFightingFlying

Moves

Level up 12


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
9	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	35
13	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
18	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
23	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
28	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
33	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
38	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
43	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Phys	120	100%	15
48	Final GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.	Fighting	Spec	—	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 29


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Spec	60	95%	25
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM118	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Spec	95	90%	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM160	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Spec	110	70%	10
TM164	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Phys	120	100%	15
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM216	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15

Biology

Staravia is weak on its own, so it joins or commands flocks. A territorial species, it may compete with other bird Pokémon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#660 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Starling Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Brown

: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#011Extended Sinnoh#011Coastal Kalos#100Hisui#013Paldea#098Kitakami#029Hyperspace#082

They form remarkably large flocks and are constantly fighting amongst themselves. I suspect that those with magnificent plumes on their heads are the strong ones.
Legends: Arceus
They maintain huge flocks, although fierce scuffles break out between various flocks.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a STARAVIA cries noisily.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It lives in forests and fields. Squabbles over territory occur when flocks collide.
Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It flies around forests and fields in search of bug Pokémon. It stays within a huge flock.
Diamond

Names around the world

English: Staravia
Japanese: ムクバード
Japanese (romaji): Mukubird
Korean: 찌르버드
Chinese (Traditional): 姆克鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 姆克鸟
French: Étourvol
German: Staravia
Spanish: Staravia
Italian: Staravia

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 2 Spe
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 119
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Flying
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Starly: Level 14.

Moon 1 area

Route 10Island Scan · Lv 27

Sun 1 area

Route 10Island Scan · Lv 27

Y 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23

X 1 area

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23

Platinum 8 areas

Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28

Pearl 14 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22

Diamond 14 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.