Starly (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Starly (disambiguation).

Starly Starling Pokémon ムックル Mukkuru #396 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Keen Eye Cacophony Cacophony Reckless Gen. VI+ Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'00" 0.3 m Starly 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.4 lbs. 2.0 kg Starly 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 56 Gen. IV Unknown IV 49 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Starly 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Starly (Japanese: ムックル Mukkuru) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Staravia starting at level 14, which evolves into Staraptor starting at level 34.

Biology

Starly is an avian Pokémon with primarily grayish-brown plumage. There is a white marking on its face resembling a mask, and a white spot on its chest. The top portion of the mask marking is smaller on the female. The rest of its head and the lower half of its wings are black. Starly has a long, orange beak with a black tip, and oval, black eyes with white pupils. A small tuft of feathers curls over the back and its head, and a small, pointed ruff surrounds its neck. It has two black tail feathers with a white feather between them. Its feet are orange with three toes in the front and one in the back. It preys on small Bug Pokémon and Cherubi's nutrient-rich second head. In the anime, it has also been seen consuming the acorn-like Berries grown on the bushes of Grotle.

Although capable of flapping its wings powerfully, Starly is weak and inconspicuous when alone. Starly congregates in mountains and fields, forming large flocks to protect itself. However, individuals will begin to bicker if the group becomes too large. This Pokémon's cry is harsh, and its singing can become annoying. Starly's small wings are powerful enough to leave foes with an injury that can last for weeks.

In the anime

Main series

Starly in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Starly

Continuing his Flying-type Pokémon tradition, Ash caught a Starly in Two Degrees of Separation!. It was then commonly used to pop Team Rocket's balloon until it evolved into a Staravia in A Staravia is Born!. In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, it eventually evolved into its final form during the Squallville PokéRinger competition.

Other

Starly debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it was being examined at Professor Rowan's lab alongside a Staraptor. It escaped during a fight between a Piplup and a Chimchar, two of Rowan's starter Pokémon, but it later returned.

In When Pokémon Worlds Collide!, Paul caught three Starly. The first two were released because they did not know Aerial Ace. Although the third could use the move and easily beat Ash's Starly, Paul still deemed it weak and released it as well in the same episode.

In A Relay in the Sky!, Orson's Starly competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay alongside its evolved forms.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, Hoopa summoned multiple Starly to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

Minor appearances

Multiple Starly appeared in Setting the World on Its Buneary!.

A Starly appeared in The Champ Twins!.

In One Big Happiny Family!, a Starly was healed by Brock after being injured.

In Lost Leader Strategy!, three Starly were under Reggie's care.

A Starly appeared in Enter Galactic!.

Two Starly appeared in The Lonely Snover!.

A Starly appeared in Sliding Into Seventh!.

A Starly appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a young man.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Starly were living in Crown City. A flock of them worked together with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua in the park, intent on attacking him as retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Starly, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.

In DPS01, a Starly was outside Professor Rowan's lab.

A Starly appeared in Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Starly were living at Pokémon Hills.

A Starly appeared in The Dream Continues!.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Starly were living at Allearth Forest.

From Summer of Discovery! to Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Starly attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Trainer's Starly appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, three Starly fled from Team Flare as they conducted an experiment.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, multiple Starly were living at the Nebel Plateau.

Multiple Starly appeared in Nightfall? Nightmares!.

A Trainer's Starly appeared in The Gates of Warp!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP002 Starly Ash's Pokédex Starly, the Starling Pokémon. Starly normally travels in a flock, but when alone, it is hard to notice.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN074 Starly Chloe's Rotom Phone Starly, the Starling Pokémon. A Normal and Flying type. Starly moves in large flocks. Its body may be small, but its wing muscles are extremely strong.

Starly in Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon Evolutions

Two Starly appeared in a flashback in The Rival. They attacked Lucas and Barry at Lake Verity, forcing them to choose a Chimchar and Piplup from Professor Rowan's briefcase to defend themselves, eventually scaring them off.

Bidoof's Big Stand

Starly in Bidoof's Big Stand

In Bidoof's Big Stand, a group of Starly attacked the titular Bidoof while it tried to eat an Oran Berry, but soon after, the group left, giving way to a Staraptor.

In the manga

Starly in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Starly appeared in A Fresh Start. Kellyn captured it with his Capture Styler and used its Whirlwind to save Professor Hastings from crash-landing.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Starly appeared in PMDP04.

A Starly appeared in PMDP23.

Pokémon Adventures

Platinum was attacked by a swarm of Starly just leaving Professor Rowan in Stagestruck Starly. She was protected by Diamond and Pearl when they were attacked.

Multiple Starly appeared in Boogying with Buneary and Suffering Psyduck.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Mitsumi used a Starly in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!! to battle a rampaging Onix, but the battle was quickly interrupted by a group of wild Aipom that Hareta befriended earlier.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

Three Starly appeared in The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries.

In the TCG

Main article: Starly (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Starly appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Starling Pokémon. It usually lives and travels in large flocks, so a single Starly will go unnoticed. To make up for this, its call is very noisy. It can often be found in places with heavy vegetation. Its small frame and cute appearance belie the incredible power with which it flaps its wings. When it levels up, it evolves into Staravia."

Game data

NPC Appearances

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Starly can be chosen to be the player's Starter Partner Pokémon, or can be obtained by clearing a quest in Haruba Village.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #010 Johto #— Diamond They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power. Pearl Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident. Platinum Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big. HeartGold They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big. White Black 2 Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #099 Hoenn #— X They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power. Y They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying. Omega Ruby They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power. Alpha Sapphire They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #010 Hisui #012 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power. Shining Pearl Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident. Legends: 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, and 212, Lake Verity, Great Marsh Platinum Routes 201, 202, 203, and 204, Lake Verity HeartGold SoulSilver Pewter City (Headbutt trees*)
Generation V Black Trade White White Forest Black 2 White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Route 11 (Horde Encounter) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Breed Staravia or Staraptor Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, and 212, Lake Verity, Great Marsh Legends: Arceus Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Tidewater Dam, Windswept Run, Ginkgo Landing, Deadwood Haunt

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Oran Forest (1F-4F) MD Sky Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Oran Forest (1F-4F) Ranger: SoA Nabiki Beach, Hippowdon Temple Rumble Windy Prairie‎ PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone, Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone, Meeting Place* Ranger: GS Sky, Thunder Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Everspring Valley Conquest Aurora, Yaksha, Avia, Dragnor Rumble U Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!, Conductor Room: King of the Sky
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 5 Shuffle Albens Town: Stage 211 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Gengar Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Research Camp

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DP	Kyocera Dome Starly	All	Japan	1	February 21, 2008

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Yache Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Yache Berry (5%)
Black	White	Yache Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Def: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 245	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 099 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1313 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 1717 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5 2121 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 2525 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00——% 20 2929 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3333 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3737 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15 4141 Final Gambit Fighting Special 0000— 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Starly Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM164 TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Starly Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Starly Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Starly Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Peck	Starly (Supreme Victors 129)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: None Browser entry R-023 It sends out twisters. It also rams to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Flying Poké Assist: (present) Flying Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Flying Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-228/N-170 It launches twisters.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 64 Base Defense: 41 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Starly are found playing in many of the PokéPark's Zones. They favor Pelipper's Circle Circuit above any other Attraction!
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Quick Attack Attack: ★ Ability 1: Keen Eye Ability 2: Hero Ability 3: Celebrate Defense: ★ Speed: ★★ Evolves into Staravia when its Speed is 48 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Munezane
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #285 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Starly in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 101 Base Defense: 58 Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Brave Bird, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #034 On clear days, you’ll often see Starly flying around the research camp. Sometimes they get startled and flee, but even then, they tend to stay close by. It’s surprisingly brave of them.

Evolution

Unevolved Starly  Normal  Flying

Level 14 →

First Evolution Staravia  Normal  Flying

Level 34 →

Second Evolution Staraptor  Normal  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus

For other sprites and images, please see Starly images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Generation V games, Starly's Hidden Ability is the same as its first Ability, Keen Eye, unlike its evolutions, which have the Hidden Ability Reckless. A Starly that evolves into a Staravia with Reckless can be bred to produce Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless. If a Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless is transferred to the Generation VI games, its Ability will become Reckless.
  • This means that in Generation V, Starly is the only unevolved Pokémon without a Hidden Ability that evolves into a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability.
• Overworld sprites of Starly are shown in the intro of Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and before the player and their rival encounter them in battle. They are the only non-Legendary Pokémon to have overworld sprites in Diamond and Pearl that are not allowed in Amity Square.
• Starly is tied with Wingull, Pikipek, Taillow, Ledyba, Hoothoot, and Spearow for the lowest base Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.
  • It is also tied with Pikipek, Wingull, and Pidove for the lowest Special Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.

Origin

Starly is based on a young white-cheeked starling.

Name origin

Starly is derived from starling.

Mukkuru is a combination of 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and クルクル kurukuru (onomatopoeia of a bird's call).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ムックル Mukkuru From 椋鳥 mukudori and クルクル kurukuru French Étourmi From étourneau and mimi Spanish Starly Same as English name German Staralili From starling and Starallüren Italian Starly Same as English name Korean 찌르꼬 Jjiruko from 찌르레기 jjireuraeggi and 꼬마 kkoma Mandarin Chinese 姆克兒 / 姆克儿 Mǔkè'ér From the transcription of Japanese name and 兒 / 儿 ér Cantonese Chinese 姆克兒 Móuhhākyìh From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name and 兒 yìh

More languages Hindi स्टारली Starly Transcription of English name Thai มุคคูรุ Mukkhuru Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Starly

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