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.
It flies around forests and fields in search of bug Pokémon. It stays within a huge flock.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. 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.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Starly family appeared on July 17, 2022.
- Starly
- Staravia and Staraptor by encounter
- Shadow
- Mega Staraptor
Staravia in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Staravia across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #640 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Staravia is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Staravia appears in 18 games.
Every mainline release where Staravia 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 Staravia.
Every main-series game Staravia is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Two, Area Four
- WildWest Province: Area Two, Area Three
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- WildMossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 4★ Normal-type wild zones, 3★ Flying-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 209, 212, Lake Valor, Trophy Garden, Sendoff Spring, Great Marsh, Valor Lakefront
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights (day), Windswept Run (day) (additional (Alpha) (day) (night)), Nature's Pantry (day), Tidewater Dam (day), near Obsidian Falls (day), Ramanas Island (day), Sandgem Flats (day) (mass outbreaks nearby (day) (night)), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Crossing Slope (day), Bathers' Lagoon (day), Deadwood Haunt (day) (additional mass outbreaks (day) (night)), Sand's Reach (day), Tranquility Cove (day), near Castaway Shore (day), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 10 (Island Scan) (Thursdays)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveStarly (Level 14)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildLake Verity (FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald)
- WildRoutes 209, 212, Lake Valor, Trophy Garden, Sendoff Spring, Great Marsh, Valor Lakefront
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 209, 210, 212, 215, Trophy Garden, Lake Valor, Sendoff Spring, Valor Lakefront
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveStarly (Level 14)
- 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.
Staravia appears in 67 episodes.
From DP013 (2006-12-21) through HZ018 (2023-08-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
Staravia in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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