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.
They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
Stat spread.
Total of 245. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Starly first appeared on July 17, 2022, during Starly Community Day.
- Starly
- Staravia and Staraptor by encounter
- Shadow
- Mega Staraptor
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 23 to Jun 29, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 to Jun 29, 2026 | 1-star | Flying Taxi |
| Apr 5 to Apr 12, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Starly is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Starly appears in 18 games.
Every mainline release where Starly is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Starly.
Every main-series game Starly is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Four
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 2★ Normal-type wild zones, 1★ & 3★ Flying-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 212, Lake Verity, Great Marsh
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Aspiration Hill (day), Horseshoe Plains (day), near Worn Bridge (day), Deertrack Path (day), Deertrack Heights (day), Windswept Run (day), Nature's Pantry (day), Tidewater Dam (day), near Obsidian Falls (day), Ramanas Island (day), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Crossing Slope (day), Bathers' Lagoon (day), Deadwood Haunt (day), Sand's Reach (day), Tranquility Cove (day), near Castaway Shore (day), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- BreedStaravia or Staraptor
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 11 (Horde Encounter)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 212, Lake Verity, Great Marsh
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 201, 202, 203, 204, Lake Verity
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildPewter City (Headbutt trees (Two trees located behind some fencing in Pewter City. They are accessible from Route 2, right after exiting from Viridian Forest.))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Starly appears in 20 episodes.
From DP001 (2006-09-28) through XY119 (2016-05-12).
TCG Pocket appearances
Starly in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Starly
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.