Pewter City
30%- Method
- Headbutting trees
- Level Range
- Lv. 5-9
- Conditions
- Headbutt Tree (Secret)
PokemonLore Pokédex
#396
POKÉDEX No. #396
Starly
Starling Pokémon
They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
Weak to
Rock
Electric
Ice
Height0.3 m
Weight2.0 kg
AbilitiesKeen Eye
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack55103–229
- Defense3058–174
- Sp. Atk3058–174
- Sp. Def3058–174
- Speed60112–240
Total245
/ 720
BST245
4 percentile (1025)-187 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Brown
Shape
Winged
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #396 |
| Conquest Gallery | #26 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #10 |
| Hisui | #12 |
| Hyperspace | #81 |
| Kalos Coastal | #99 |
| Kitakami | #28 |
| Original Sinnoh | #10 |
| Paldea | #97 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
49
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Yache Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Fighting
Bug
Grass
Offensive Coverage
Starly's Normal / Flying typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against fighting, bug, grass types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 245, Starly plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 60, while Defense (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Normal, Flying typing leaves Starly with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances and 2 full immunities. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Starly is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.0 kg
TypeNormalFlying
Abilities
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Flying
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Starly?
Starly is a dual-type Normal, Flying Pokémon.
What are Starly's weaknesses?
Starly takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground, Ghost type moves.
How does Starly evolve?
Starly evolves into Staravia at level 14. Full evolution line: Starly → Staravia → Staraptor.
What are Starly's base stats?
Starly has a base stat total of 245: HP 40, Attack 55, Defense 30, Sp. Atk 30, Sp. Def 30, Speed 60. Its highest stat is Speed (60).
