Sprite

No. 0397 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Staravia

The Starling Pokémon

TL;DR. Staravia is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 340. It flies around forests and fields in search of bug Pokémon. It stays within a huge flock.

Normal Flying

It flies around forests and fields in search of bug Pokémon. It stays within a huge flock.

Height0.6 m

Weight15.5 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate

HiddenReckless

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 340. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 75

Defense 50

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 80

Total340

340 base stat total, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 158th among Normal-types.

80 base Speed, Staravia's strongest stat, ranking 90th of 213 Normal-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Staravia 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, Staravia reaches 1,299 CP at level 40 and 1,486 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack142

GO Defense94

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,299

Max CP (L50)1,468

Best buddy (L51)1,486

Raid catch CP 690–742 (L20). Weather boosted 863–927 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Competitive

Staravia in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Staravia across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #523 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #523 76.7 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Staravia.

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

What type is Staravia?

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

What is Staravia weak to?

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

What is Staravia resistant to?

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

How does Staravia evolve?

Staravia evolves from Starly (Level 14). Staravia evolves into Staraptor (Level 34).

What generation is Staravia from?

Staravia was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0397.

What are Staravia's base stats?

Staravia has HP 55, Attack 75, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 340.

What are Staravia's abilities?

Staravia can have the ability Intimidate, plus the Hidden Ability Reckless.

Is Staravia legendary or mythical?

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

What is Staravia's best stat?

Staravia's highest base stat is Speed at 80, which ranks 90th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Staravia good?

Staravia has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 158th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Staravia →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Staravia in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Staravia in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Staravia 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

Staravia vs. the average Normal-type.

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

Stat	Staravia	Normal avg	Difference
HP	55	75	-20
Attack	75	75	+0
Defense	50	64	-14
Special Attack	40	67	-27
Special Defense	40	68	-28
Speed	80	75	+5
Total	340	424	-84

Ask Dia about Staravia Compare it, check weaknesses, or get a quick competitive verdict.

Game appearances

Staravia appears in 18 games.

Every mainline release where Staravia 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 Staravia 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 ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityTrophy GardenValor Lakefront

Platinum

Lake ValorSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 215Trophy GardenValor Lakefront

X, Y

Kalos Route 11

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 10

Pokémon anime