Starly

#396 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Starling Pokémon

Starly

#396 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Starling Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

190

284

Attack

103

229

Defense

174

Sp. Atk

174

Sp. Def

174

Speed

112

240

Total

245

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Empoleon

Staravia

Normal

Shiny

Starly

Starling Pokémon

#396

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2 kg (4.4 lbs)

Abilities

Keen Eye

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Starly takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	49

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Flying
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.

Pokémon White 2

Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Starly #396	Level 14	Staravia #397
Staravia #397	Level 34	Staraptor #398

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Yache Berry

Black 2

White 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	50	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.
5	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
9	Wing Attack	Physical	60	100	35	The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
13	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
17	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
21	Whirlwind	Status	-	100	20	The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.
25	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
29	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.
33	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
37	Brave Bird	Physical	120	100	15	The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
41	Final Gambit	Special	-	100	5	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49	Echoed Voice	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM83	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Pluck	Physical	60	100	20	The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TM89	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM02	Fly	Physical	90	95	15	The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Heat Wave	Special	100	90	10	The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Roost	Status	-	-	5	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind	Status	-	-	30	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Astonish	Physical	30	100	15	The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
Detect	Status	-	-	5	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Feather Dance	Status	-	100	15	The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Roost	Status	-	-	5	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.
Steel Wing	Physical	70	90	25	The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

#395

Empoleon

#397

Staravia

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