staravia

Staravia is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Normal / Flying

Abilities:

• Intimidate: Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat upon entering battle.
• Reckless (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves that have recoil damage by 20%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, avian Pokémon with a predominantly brown body.
• Features a white face and underbelly, with a distinctive black "mask" around its eyes.
• Possesses a sharp, yellow beak and strong talons.
• Notable for its crest of feathers on its head, which forms a pointed shape.
• Wings are well-developed for flying, with a dark band marking the edge of each wing.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in forests, fields, and open areas where it can easily take off and soar.
• Known to be quite social, often seen flying in flocks.
• Displays territorial behavior, especially when in groups.
• Communicates with a variety of calls and cries, used to coordinate with its flock.

In Battle:

• Utilizes its Intimidate ability to weaken foes that rely on physical attacks.
• Strong in battles that require aerial maneuvers, benefiting from its Flying type.
• Notable moves include Aerial Ace, Double-Edge, and Brave Bird.
• Effective against Bug, Grass, and Fighting types due to its Flying type advantages.
• Vulnerable to Electric, Rock, and Ice types, which can exploit its dual typing.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Starly starting at level 14.
• Evolves into Staraptor starting at level 34.

Interesting Facts:

• Known in the Pokémon world for its courage and tenacity, often challenging larger opponents.
• Its keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from high altitudes.
• The design and behavior of Staravia are inspired by real-world starlings and raptors.
• Featured prominently in the Sinnoh region, where it is a common sight among trainers early in their journey.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It flies around forests and fields in search of bug Pokémon. It stays within a huge flock.
• Pearl: It lives in forests and fields. Squabbles over territory occur when flocks collide.
• Platinum: Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a STARAVIA cries noisily.
• Heartgold: They maintain huge flocks, although fierce scuffles break out between various flocks.
• Soulsilver: They maintain huge flocks, although fierce scuffles break out between various flocks.
• Black: Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a Staravia cries noisily.
• White: Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a Staravia cries noisily.
• Black-2: Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a Staravia cries noisily.
• White-2: Recognizing their own weakness, they always live in a group. When alone, a Staravia cries noisily.
• X: They maintain huge flocks, although fierce scuffles break out between various flocks.
• Y: It lives in forests and fields. Squabbles over territory occur when flocks collide.
• Omega-Ruby: They maintain huge flocks, although fierce scuffles break out between various flocks.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It lives in forests and fields. Squabbles over territory occur when flocks collide.
• Legends-Arceus: They form remarkably large flocks and are constantly fighting amongst themselves. I suspect that those with magnificent plumes on their heads are the strong ones.