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No. 0397

Staravia

Starling Pokémon

Staravia
Official art
NormalFlying
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
15.5 kg 34.2 lbs
Base stat total
340 top 71%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
They form remarkably large flocks and are constantly fighting amongst themselves. I suspect that those with magnificent plumes on their heads are the strong ones.
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Base stats

HP55115–162220–314
Atk7572–139139–273
Def5049–11294–218
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD4040–10176–196
Spe8076–145148–284
Total340Higher than 29% of all Pokémon
HP55Atk75Def50Spe80SpD40SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Staravia outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 145Staravia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 132Staravia · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 100Staravia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Intimidate

    Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

  • RecklessHidden ability

    Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0396StarlyNormalFlying
    1. Level 14#0397StaraviaNormalFlying
      1. Level 34#0398StaraptorNormalFlying

Moves

Level up 12

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
9Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
13Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
18EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
23WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
28Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
33Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
38AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
43Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
48Final GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

TM / HM / TR 29

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Starling Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#011Extended Sinnoh#011Coastal Kalos#100Hisui#013Paldea#098Kitakami#029Hyperspace#082

  1. They form remarkably large flocks and are constantly fighting amongst themselves. I suspect that those with magnificent plumes on their heads are the strong ones.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. They maintain huge flocks, although fierce scuffles break out between various flocks.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby

  3. Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a STARAVIA cries noisily.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. It lives in forests and fields. Squabbles over territory occur when flocks collide.

    Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire

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

    Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese
ムクバード
Japanese (romaji)
Mukubird
Korean
찌르버드
Chinese (Traditional)
姆克鳥
Chinese (Simplified)
姆克鸟
French
Étourvol
German
Staravia
Spanish
Staravia
Italian
Staravia

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
119
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Flying
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

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

Where to find

Moon 1 area
  • Route 10Island Scan · Lv 27
Sun 1 area
  • Route 10Island Scan · Lv 27
Y 1 area
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
X 1 area
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
Platinum 8 areas
  • Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
  • Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
  • Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
  • Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Pearl 14 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 ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
  • Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
Diamond 14 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 ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
  • Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22