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No. 0396

Starly

Starling Pokémon

Starly
Official art
NormalFlying
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
2 kg 4.4 lbs
Base stat total
245 Higher than 4% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk5567–117103–229
Def3045–9058–174
SpA3045–9058–174
SpD3045–9058–174
Spe6072–123112–240
Total245Higher than 4% of Pokémon
HP40Atk55Def30Spe60SpD30SpA30

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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Flying)Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Grass (because of Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Normal)Ground (because of Flying)
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 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Starly outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 123Starly · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  21. 112Starly · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80Starly · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega 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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 12

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
9Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
13Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
17EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
21WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
25Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
29Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
33AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
37Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
41Final GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

TM / HM / TR 29

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Egg moves 6

EggAstonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggFeather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
EggFury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
EggSand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
EggUproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

Biology

A lone Starly is weak, so it lives in flocks, though they may start bickering if the group becomes too big.

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

Pokédex entries

Starling Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
—
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#010Extended Sinnoh#010Coastal Kalos#099Hisui#012Paldea#097Kitakami#028Hyperspace#081

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

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

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

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

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

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

    Pearl

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

    Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Starly
Japanese
ムックル
Japanese (romaji)
Mukkuru
Korean
찌르꼬
Chinese (Traditional)
姆克兒
Chinese (Simplified)
姆克儿
French
Étourmi
German
Staralili
Spanish
Starly
Italian
Starly

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

1 Spe
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
49
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

Male Starly
♂ Male
Female Starly
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Y 1 area
  • Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
X 1 area
  • Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–12
HeartGold 1 area
  • Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–12
Platinum 7 areas
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–7
  • Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–11
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Pearl 15 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 Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Diamond 15 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 Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

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.