Starly
#10 in the Platinum Pokédex • Starling Pokémon
Starly
#10 in the Platinum Pokédex • Starling Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
40
190
284
Attack
55
103
229
Defense
30
58
174
Sp. Atk
30
58
174
Sp. Def
30
58
174
Speed
60
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Extended Sinnoh #10 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 49 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Platinum
Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Starly #10 | Level 14 | ![]() Staravia #11 |
![]() Staravia #11 | Level 34 | ![]() Staraptor #12 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 PokéRadar |
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 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 4% | FireRed in slot 2 |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 20% | - |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | - |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | Not using PokéRadar |
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 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 4% | FireRed in slot 2 |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Lake Verity Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 20% | Not during a swarm |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | In the morning |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | During the day |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | Not using PokéRadar |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 5% | - |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | No game in slot 2 |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | Ruby in slot 2 |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 201 Road 201 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | In the morning |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | During the day |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | - |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | No game in slot 2 |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | Ruby in slot 2 |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | Sapphire in slot 2 |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 202 Road 202 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 2 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 20% | Not during a swarm |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | In the morning |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 10% | During the day |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | No game in slot 2 |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | FireRed in slot 2 |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 203 Road 203 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 1% | - |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 20% | - |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 4% | No game in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 1% | - |
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 9 | 20% | - |
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 4% | No game in slot 2 |
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11 | 1% | Not using PokéRadar |
Moves
| 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
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 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 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 | - | - | 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 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 | - | - | 5 | 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. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. |
Breeding
| 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
Keen Eye
Ability Slot 1
Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.











































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