Speed and Attack carry most of Staravia's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Speed EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a Staravia cries noisily.
They maintain huge flocks, although fierce scuffles break out between various flocks.
Staravia Weakness
GoodElectric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Staravia for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
Partway through Starly's chain. Staravia still has another evolution ahead before reaching Staraptor. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+20 from Starly). The final form adds another 145 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Staravia to get Starly eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
Prediction matters here. Choice Band means Staravia can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Intimidate back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Brave Bird
- Double Edge
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Brave Bird
- Double Edge
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Staravia. TMs unlock Fighting and Fire coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Brave Bird and Double-Edge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Staravia picks up Take Down and Brave Bird along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Fire and Dark coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Not a lot to pick from. Staravia gets Giga Impact and Double-Edge for same-type damage, and Ghost coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Without breeding, Staravia misses out on Astonish and Detect. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Brave Bird and Double-Edge, with Fighting and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.
Staravia appears at moderate rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Staravia in Scarlet & Violet
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staravia. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-52 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route15%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route15%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorning
Step 2Staravia ✓South Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Staravia can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Starly from Diamond, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
A handful of locations for Staravia with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Staravia in Legends: Arceus
To get Staravia, start by catching Starly through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch StarlyAspiration HillGrassUncommonDeadwood HauntGrassUncommonGinkgo LandingGrassUncommonHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonTidewater DamGrassUncommonWindswept RunGrassUncommon
Step 2Staravia ✓Nature’s PantryGrassUncommonRamanas IslandGrass WaterUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonTidewater DamGrassUncommonor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 26 locations. Staravia's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Staravia in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Staravia, start by catching Starly through walking encounters at Lv. 2-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch StarlyLake VerityShining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water50%EarlyMorning/dayLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 201Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route45%EarlyDayRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route45%EarlyDayLake VerityShining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water40%EarlyNightLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water40%EarlyNightRoute 201Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route40%EarlyNightRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route40%EarlyNightRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route40%EarlyDayRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route40%EarlyDayRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6-8 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-8 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route30%EarlyMorningRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route30%EarlyMorningRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6-8 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-8 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/day
Step 2Staravia ✓Trophy GardenShining PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Forest40%MidDayTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Forest40%MidDayRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route25%MidDayRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route25%MidDayRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route25%MidDayRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route25%MidDayTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17 Forest20%MidMorning/nightTrophy GardenShining PearlGrass Lv.17 Forest20%MidMorning/nightRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorning/nightRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorning/nightRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorningRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorningValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21-22 Water15%MidMorning/dayValor LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.21-22 Water15%MidMorning/dayRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.18 Route5%MidNightRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18 Route5%MidNightValor LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.22 Water5%MidNightValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Water5%MidNightLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water25%LateMorning/dayLake ValorShining PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water25%LateMorning/dayLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35 Water5%LateNightLake ValorShining PearlGrass Lv.35 Water5%LateNightSendoff SpringShining PearlGrass Lv.52-5425%PostMorning/daySendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-5425%PostMorning/daySendoff SpringShining PearlGrass Lv.525%PostNightSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.525%PostNightor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Get Staravia to Staraptor at level 34. At 340 BST, Staravia is just the starting point.
Level 34 gets you Staraptor. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can run Staravia through the first few routes without issues. 340 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Staraptor as fast as you can.
Across 13 games, Staravia has solid availability. First showed up in Legends: Z-A. The latest games to include it are Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Staravia spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves