#396
Starly
Starling Pokémon
NormalFlying
Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
Base Stats
HP 40
Attack 55
Defense 30
Sp. Atk 30
Sp. Def 30
Speed 60
Total 245
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Held Items
Evolution Chain
Moves
Details
Category Starling Pokémon
Height 0.3 m
Weight 2.0 kg
Base Exp 49
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 255
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat —
Egg Groups Flying
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Front ♀
Back ♀
Front Shiny ♀
Back Shiny ♀
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
lc
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 36
Atk 236
Def 36
Spe 196
Strategy Overview
Starly is a Pokemon that could be an effective sweeper if it weren't outclassed by other Flying-type Pokemon, namely Taillow and Doduo. Starly's Attack and Speed stats aren't very good, and its defenses aren't something to brag about either. Its ability is near useless, as Pokemon don't often rely on moves that lower accuracy. On the other hand, it does have two great STAB moves in Brave Bird and Return, which it can use to great effect.
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc