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No. 0396

Starly

Starling Pokémon

Starly
Official art
NormalFlying
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
2 kg 4.4 lbs
Base stat total
245 top 96%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
They live in the fields and mountains, gathering in large flocks. Their cries are quite obnoxious. Though small, their wings are strong—a strike from them leaves pain that persists for a week.
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Base stats

HP40100–147190–284
Atk5554–117103–229
Def3031–9058–174
SpA3031–9058–174
SpD3031–9058–174
Spe6058–123112–240
Total245Higher than 4% of all Pokémon
HP40Atk55Def30Spe60SpD30SpA30

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Starly outspeeds 12 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. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Starly · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Starly · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Starly · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  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

  • Keen Eye

    Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

  • RecklessHidden ability

    Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

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
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
9Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
13Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
17EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
21WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
25Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
29Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
33AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
37Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
41Final 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

Egg moves 6

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15
EggFury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
EggSand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
EggUproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Starling Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#010Extended Sinnoh#010Coastal Kalos#099Hisui#012Paldea#097Kitakami#028Hyperspace#081

  1. They live in the fields and mountains, gathering in large flocks. Their cries are quite obnoxious. Though small, their wings are strong—a strike from them leaves pain that persists for a week.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident.

    Pearl

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

    Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ムックル
Japanese (romaji)
Mukkuru
Korean
찌르꼬
Chinese (Traditional)
姆克兒
Chinese (Simplified)
姆克儿
French
Étourmi
German
Staralili
Spanish
Starly
Italian
Starly

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
1 Spe
Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
49
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 Starly
♂ Male
Female Starly
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Y 1 area
  • Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
X 1 area
  • Road 11Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–12
HeartGold 1 area
  • Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–12
Platinum 7 areas
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–7
  • Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–11
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Pearl 15 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 Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Diamond 15 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 Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 201Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
  • Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
  • Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16