starly

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

Type: Normal/Flying

Abilities:

• Keen Eye: Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.
• Reckless (Hidden Ability): Powers up moves that have recoil damage by 20%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, avian Pokémon resembling a starling
• Predominantly gray with a white face and underbelly
• Has a small, orange beak and black eyes
• Features a black "mask" pattern around its eyes
• Displays a tuft of feathers on its chest and a single white spot on its forehead

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in forests, fields, and near towns
• Known to be very social, often seen in large flocks
• Makes loud cries to keep in contact with its flock
• Can be timid when isolated but becomes more confident in groups

In Battle:

• Known for its swift and nimble flight
• Signature moves: Quick Attack, Wing Attack
• Effective against Grass and Bug types due to its Flying type
• Vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Staravia starting at level 14
• Further evolves into Staraptor starting at level 34

Interesting Facts:

• Starly is often used as an early-game Pokémon due to its abundance and ease of capture
• Despite its small size, it evolves into a powerful and majestic Staraptor
• Known for its loud and constant chirping, which can sometimes be disruptive
• Based on the real-world starling bird, known for their flocking behavior and adaptability

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
• Black: Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
• White: Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
• Black-2: Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
• White-2: Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
• 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.
• 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.