Starly (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0395MS.png #0395: Empoleon
Pokémon
#0397: Staravia 0397MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Starly (disambiguation).
Starly
Starling Pokémon
ムックル
Mukkuru
#0396
Starly



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Keen Eye Cacophony
Cacophony
Reckless
Gen. VI+ Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Starly
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
4.4 lbs. 2.0 kg
Starly
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
56
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
49
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Starly
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body09.png
Footprint
F0396.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Starly (Japanese: ムックル Mukkuru) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Staravia starting at level 14, which evolves into Staraptor starting at level 34.

Along with Pachirisu and Munchlax, Starly is one of the three Partner Pokémon of Almia available at the beginning of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia.

Biology

Starly is an avian Pokémon with primarily grayish-brown plumage. There is a white marking on its face resembling a mask, and a white spot on its chest. The top portion of the mask marking is smaller on the female. The rest of its head and the lower half of its wings are black. Starly has a long, orange beak with a black tip, and oval, black eyes with white pupils. A small tuft of feathers curls over the back and its head, and a small, pointed ruff surrounds its neck. It has two black tail feathers with a white feather between them. Its feet are orange with three toes in the front and one in the back.

Starly's small wings are powerful enough to leave foes with an injury that can last for a week. However, although capable of flapping its wings powerfully, Starly is weak and inconspicuous when alone. Starly congregates in mountains and fields, forming large flocks to protect itself. However, individuals will begin to bicker if the group becomes too large. This Pokémon's cry is harsh, and its singing can become annoying. It preys on small Bug Pokémon and Cherubi's nutrient-rich second head. As depicted in The Lonely Snover!, it has also been seen consuming the acorn-like Berries grown on the bushes of Grotle.

Evolution

Starly evolves into Staravia, which evolves into Staraptor.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC Appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#010
Johto
#—
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
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
White
Black 2 Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #099
Hoenn
#—
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#010
Hisui
#012
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
Shining Pearl Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#97
Kitakami
#28
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
Violet Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.


Pokédex Image Starly SV.png Pokédex Image Starly SV Kitakami.png
Starly in the Paldea Pokédex Starly in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, and 212, Lake Verity, Great Marsh
Platinum
Routes 201, 202, 203, and 204, Lake Verity
HeartGold SoulSilver
Pewter City (Headbutt trees*)
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
White Forest
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Route 11 (Horde Encounter)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Breed Staravia or Staraptor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, and 212, Lake Verity, Great Marsh
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Aspiration HillDay, Horseshoe PlainsDay, near Worn BridgeDay, Deertrack PathDay, Deertrack HeightsDay, Windswept RunDay, Nature's PantryDay, Tidewater DamDay, near Obsidian FallsDay, Ramanas IslandDay, massive mass outbreaks
Cobalt Coastlands: Crossing SlopeDay, Bathers' LagoonDay, Deadwood HauntDay, Sand's ReachDay, Tranquility CoveDay, near Castaway ShoreDay, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Four
Tera Raid Battles (1★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Oran Forest (1F-4F)
MD Sky
Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Oran Forest (1F-4F)
Ranger: SoA
Nabiki Beach, Hippowdon Temple
Rumble
Windy Prairie
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone, Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone, Meeting Place*
Ranger: GS
Sky, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: Everspring Valley
Conquest
Aurora, Yaksha, Avia, Dragnor
Rumble U
Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!, Conductor Room: King of the Sky
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 5
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Gengar Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Research Camp
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Albens Town: Stage 211
Café ReMix
Order #55 (Mix), Complete Swablu Shaved Ice recipe (ReMix)
Delivery Event (Egg Basket)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Kyocera Dome Starly All Japan 1 February 21, 2008

Held items

Games Held items
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black White
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Apricorn Apricorn (40%)
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
245
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
4/5 ★★★★
Total
13/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
099 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
1313 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
1717 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
2121 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
2525 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00——% 20
2929 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3333 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
3737 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15
4141 Final Gambit Fighting Special 0000 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Starly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM040Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM065Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM097Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM113Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM118Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM160Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM164Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM191Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM197Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM216Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM216 Feather Dance Flying Status 0000 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Starly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MurkrowHonchkrowRowletDartrixDecidueye
Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
TM Normal*
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
DucklettSwannaHawluchaRowletDartrixDecidueyeDecidueyePikipekTrumbeakToucannonOricorioQuaxwellQuaquavalEspathra
Feather Dance Flying Status 100% 15
DoduoDodrioSkarmorySwabluAltariaPikipekTrumbeakToucannonRookideeCorvisquireCorviknightCramorantSquawkabilly
Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20
Skarmory
Sand Attack Ground Status 100% 15
DoduoDodrioHoothootNoctowlSquawkabillyWattrelKilowattrelFlittleEspathra
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Starly
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Starly
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Starly
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Peck Starly (Supreme Victors 129)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 396.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 396.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Sahra Town
Connected to: Taillow, Staraptor, Fletchling, Skiddo
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I've been with my dad traveling through various places.
Low HP (< 50%) Waah... I'm going to faint...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: None
Browser entry R-023
It sends out twisters. It also rams to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist:
(present)
Flying Assist.png
Flying
Field move:
(present)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Flying Assist.png
Flying
Field move:
(past)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-228/N-170
It launches twisters.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush396 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 64 Base Defense: 41 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW396.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Starly are found playing in many of the PokéPark's Zones. They favor Pelipper's Circle Circuit above any other Attraction!
Pokémon Conquest
PCP396.png HP: Move: Quick Attack
Attack: Ability 1: Keen Eye
Ability 2: Hero
Ability 3: Celebrate
Defense:
Speed: ★★
Evolves into Staravia when its Speed is 48 or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Munezane
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Flying
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT396.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Flying
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 85 Raise Max Level.png 5

#285
Shuffle396.png

Crowd Control
Increases damage when there are more Starly in the puzzle area.


Pokémon GO
GO396.png Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 101 Base Defense: 58
Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Starly Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Quick Attack, Sand Attack*
Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Brave Bird, Fly*, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS396.png
Photodex entry #034
On clear days, you’ll often see Starly flying around the research camp. Sometimes they get startled and flee, but even then, they tend to stay close by. It’s surprisingly brave of them.

Evolution data

0396Starly.png
Unevolved
Starly
 Normal  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 14
0397Staravia.png
First Evolution
Staravia
 Normal  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 34
0398Staraptor.png
Second Evolution
Staraptor
 Normal  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
0396MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Starly images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

Spr 4d 396Chirpy.png Spr 4d 396Flappy.png Spr 4d 396Happy.png
Chirpy in Pokémon Super Contests Flappy in Pokémon Super Contests Happy in Pokémon Super Contests

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Ash's Starly

Continuing his Flying-type Pokémon tradition, Ash caught a Starly in Two Degrees of Separation!. It was then commonly used to pop Team Rocket's balloon until it evolved into a Staravia in A Staravia is Born!. In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, it eventually evolved into its final form during the Squallville PokéRinger competition.

Other

Starly debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, where it was being examined at Professor Rowan's lab alongside a Staraptor. It escaped during a fight between a Piplup and a Chimchar, two of Rowan's first partner Pokémon, but it later returned.

In When Pokémon Worlds Collide!, Paul caught three Starly. The first two were released because they did not know Aerial Ace. Although the third could use the move and easily beat Ash's Starly, Paul still deemed it weak and released it as well in the same episode.

In A Relay in the Sky!, Orson's Starly competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay alongside its evolved forms.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, Hoopa summoned multiple Starly to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

Minor appearances

Multiple Starly appeared in Setting the World on Its Buneary!.

A Starly appeared in The Champ Twins!.

In One Big Happiny Family!, a Starly was healed by Brock after being injured.

In Lost Leader Strategy!, three Starly were under Reggie's care.

A Starly appeared in Enter Galactic!.

Two Starly appeared in The Lonely Snover!.

A Starly appeared in Sliding Into Seventh!.

A Starly appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a young man.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Starly were living in Crown City. A flock of them worked together with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua in the park, intent on attacking him as retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, the Starly, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.

In DPS01, a Starly was outside Professor Rowan's lab.

A Starly appeared in Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Starly were living at Pokémon Hills.

A Starly appeared in The Dream Continues!.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Starly were living at Allearth Forest.

From Summer of Discovery! to Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Starly attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Trainer's Starly appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, three Starly fled from Team Flare as they conducted an experiment.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, multiple Starly were living at the Nebel Plateau.

Multiple Starly appeared in Nightfall? Nightmares!.

A Trainer's Starly appeared in The Gates of Warp!.

A Starly appeared in The Road Most Traveled!.

Multiple Starly appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP002 Starly Ash's Pokédex Starly, the Starling Pokémon. Starly normally travels in a flock, but when alone, it is hard to notice.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN074 Starly Chloe's Rotom Phone Starly, the Starling Pokémon. A Normal and Flying type. Starly moves in large flocks. Its body may be small, but its wing muscles are extremely strong.

Pokémon Evolutions

Two Starly appeared in a flashback in The Rival. They attacked Lucas and Barry at Lake Verity, forcing them to choose a Chimchar and Piplup from Professor Rowan's briefcase to defend themselves, eventually scaring them off.

Bidoof's Big Stand

In Bidoof's Big Stand, a group of Starly attacked the titular Bidoof while it tried to eat an Oran Berry, but soon after, the group left, giving way to a Staraptor.

In the manga

Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia

A Starly appeared in PRV1. Kellyn captured it with his Capture Styler and used its Whirlwind to save Professor Hastings from crash-landing.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Starly appeared in PMDP04.

A Starly appeared in PMDP23.

Pokémon Adventures

Platinum was attacked by a swarm of Starly just leaving Professor Rowan in Stagestruck Starly. She was protected by Diamond and Pearl when they were attacked.

Multiple Starly appeared in Boogying with Buneary and Suffering Psyduck.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Mitsumi used a Starly in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!! to battle a rampaging Onix, but the battle was quickly interrupted by a group of wild Aipom that Hareta befriended earlier.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

Three Starly appeared in PNA1.

In the TCG

Main article: Starly (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Starly appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Starling Pokémon. It usually lives and travels in large flocks, so a single Starly will go unnoticed. To make up for this, its call is very noisy. It can often be found in places with heavy vegetation. Its small frame and cute appearance belie the incredible power with which it flaps its wings. When it levels up, it evolves into Staravia."

Trivia

  • In Generation V games, Starly's Hidden Ability is the same as its first Ability, Keen Eye, unlike its evolutions, which have the Hidden Ability Reckless. A Starly that evolves into a Staravia with Reckless can be bred to produce Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless. If a Starly that will evolve into a Staravia with Reckless is transferred to the Generation VI games, its Ability will become Reckless.
    • This means that in Generation V, Starly is the only unevolved Pokémon without a Hidden Ability that evolves into a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability.
  • Overworld sprites of Starly are shown in the intro of Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and before the player and their rival encounter them in battle. They are the only non-Legendary Pokémon to have overworld sprites in Diamond and Pearl that are not allowed in Amity Square.
  • Starly, Taillow, and Pikipek are tied with:

Origin

Starly appears to be based on a young white-cheeked starling.

Name origin

Starly may be derived from starling.

Mukkuru may be a combination of 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and クルクル kurukuru (onomatopoeia of a bird's call).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ムックル Mukkuru From 椋鳥 mukudori and クルクル kurukuru
France Flag.png French Étourmi From étourneau and mimi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Starly Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Staralili From starling and Starallüren
Italy Flag.png Italian Starly Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 찌르꼬 Jjiruko from 찌르레기 jjireuraeggi and 꼬마 kkoma
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 姆克兒 / 姆克儿 Mǔkè'ér From the transcription of Japanese name and 兒 / 儿 ér
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 姆克兒 Móuhhākyìh From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name and yìh


See also

External links

0395MS.png #0395: Empoleon
Pokémon
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