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No. 0396 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Starly

The Starling Pokémon

TL;DR. Starly is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 245. They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.

Normal Flying

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

Height0.3 m

Weight2.0 kg

AbilitiesKeen Eye

HiddenReckless

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 245. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 55

Defense 30

Sp. Attack 30

Sp. Defense 30

Speed 60

Total245

245 base stat total, the 976th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 202nd among Normal-types.

60 base Speed, Starly's strongest stat, ranking 141st of 213 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Starly in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Starly reaches 719 CP at level 40 and 822 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack101

GO Defense58

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)719

Max CP (L50)813

Best buddy (L51)822

Raid catch CP 372–410 (L20). Weather boosted 465–513 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Starly.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Starly, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Starly?

Starly is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Starly weak to?

Starly takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Starly resistant to?

Starly is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.

How does Starly evolve?

Starly evolves into Staravia (Level 14).

What generation is Starly from?

Starly was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0396.

What are Starly's base stats?

Starly has HP 40, Attack 55, Defense 30, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 245.

What are Starly's abilities?

Starly can have the ability Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Reckless.

Is Starly legendary or mythical?

No. Starly is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Starly's best stat?

Starly's highest base stat is Speed at 60, which ranks 141st of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Starly good?

Starly has a base stat total of 245, the 976th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 202nd among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Starly →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Starly as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Starly in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Starly in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Starly in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Starly 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Starly is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Electric Ice Rock

½× Resists

Grass Bug

0× Immune to

Ground Ghost

Comparison

Starly vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Starly	Normal avg	Difference
HP	40	75	-35
Attack	55	75	-20
Defense	30	64	-34
Special Attack	30	67	-37
Special Defense	30	68	-38
Speed	60	75	-15
Total	245	424	-179

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Game appearances

Starly appears in 18 games.

Every mainline release where Starly is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Starly in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Lake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionSinnoh Route 201Sinnoh Route 202Sinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City

Platinum

Lake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionSinnoh Route 201Sinnoh Route 202Sinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City

X, Y

Kalos Route 11

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Pewter City

Pokémon anime