Starly

#10 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Starling Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Empoleon Staravia

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Types

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

0×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Original Sinnoh #10
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	56

Eggs

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

Egg groups	Flying
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (4,080 nominal steps)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Starly #10	Level 14	Staravia #11
Staravia #11	Level 34	Staraptor #12

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 1	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 1	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 2	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 2	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 4	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 4	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	During the day
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	In the morning
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	No game in slot 2
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	Not during a swarm
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	In the morning
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	No game in slot 2
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	Not during a swarm
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	In the morning
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	5%	-
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Ruby detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Sapphire detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Emerald detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Ruby detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Sapphire detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Emerald detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	In the morning
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	During the day
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Ruby detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Sapphire detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Emerald detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	20%	Not during a swarm
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	In the morning
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	During the day
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	During the day
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, FireRed detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	20%	-
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	During the day
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	20%	-
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	During the day
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, FireRed detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 209	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	20%	Not during a swarm
Route 212 Route 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	20%	-

Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 1	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 1	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 2	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 2	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 3	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 4	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 4	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 5	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	During the day
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	In the morning
Great Marsh Great Marsh Area 6	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	10%	During the day
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	In the morning
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	No game in slot 2
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	Not during a swarm
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	In the morning
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	No game in slot 2
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	Not during a swarm
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	In the morning
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	5%	-
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Ruby detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Sapphire detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Emerald detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Ruby detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Sapphire detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Emerald detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 201	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	In the morning
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	During the day
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	During the day
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	5%	-
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Ruby detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Sapphire detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, Emerald detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 202	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	20%	Not during a swarm
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	In the morning
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	10%	During the day
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	During the day
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, FireRed detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 203	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	20%	-
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	10%	During the day
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 204 Route 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	20%	-
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6	10%	During the day
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	4%	No game in slot 2
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, FireRed detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	4%	After acquiring the National Pokédex, LeafGreen detected in the GBA slot at startup (Nintendo DS or DS Lite)
Route 204 Route 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	8	1%	Not using Poké Radar
Route 209	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	20%	Not during a swarm
Route 212 Route 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	20%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Yache Berry

Diamond

Pearl

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.
5	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
9	Wing Attack	Physical	60	100	35	The foe 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 foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
21	Whirlwind	Status	-	100	20	The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
25	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the foe 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 foe. 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.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Type varies	Special	30–70	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 foe 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM47	Steel Wing		Physical	70	90	25	The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
TM51	Roost		Status	-	-	10	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM58	Endure		Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM78	Captivate		Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk		Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift		Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger		Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM88	Pluck		Physical	60	100	20	The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks 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 on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
HM05	Defog		Status	-	-	15	Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Astonish	Physical	30	100	15	The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
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 foe with a mass of down that sharply lowers the Attack stat.
Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The foe 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 foe that is switching out of battle.
Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Empoleon

#11

Staravia

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