Starly's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
Starly is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Rhyperior can KO Starly with Stone Edge (422-497%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (236-278%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 436-513%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Starly View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x422-497%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Starly View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x69-81% Draco Meteor236-278%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Starly View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x436-513%KO Volt Switch 2x339-399%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Starly View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon239-281%KO Volt Switch 2x419-493%KO Thunderbolt 2x538-634%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Starly View Lapras builds →Liquidation127-150%KO Icicle Spear 2x76-90% | ||
Starly is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Staravia first, then eventually reaches Staraptor. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 240 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Starly easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Starly keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Focus Sash gives it a guaranteed survive from full HP, max Attack without Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Starly best EVs are Attack and Sp. Atk
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Endeavor
- Double Edge
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Endeavor
- Protect
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Endeavor
- Double Edge
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Protect
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Endeavor
- Protect
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Utility Moveset
- Unknown
- Endeavor
- Brave Bird
- Agility
Moves
TMs define Starly's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Brave Bird and Double-Edge, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Fighting and Fire coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Starly develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Brave Bird show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Starly's options are limited here. You've got Giga Impact and Double-Edge for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Normal and Flying hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Egg moves make a real difference. Starly gets Astonish and Detect exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Fighting and Steel coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Brave Bird and Double-Edge.
10 encounter spots for Starly at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Starly in Scarlet & Violet
You can catch Starly through 10 walking encounters from Lv. 7-18, but availability differs between Violet and Scarlet. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
No wild encounters for Starly in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
6 encounter spots for Starly at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Starly in Legends: Arceus
You can find Starly through 6 walking encounters at walking. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Easy grab on Starly with high spawn rates across 44 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Starly in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Starly. 44 walking spots at Lv. 2-26 spread across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Starly evolves into Staravia at level 14. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
Starly does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Staravia before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Starly is catchable across 13 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Starly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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