Staravia (Pokémon)

Staravia ムクバード Mukubird

Artwork from D/P

Types Species  Normal  Flying  Starling Pokémon Ability Exp. at 100 Intimidate 1,059,860 Pokédex National #397 Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #011 Browser Fiore R— Almia R-024 Height Weight 2'00" 34.2 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Brown 120 Gender ratio 50% male 50% female Egg groups Egg cycles Flying 16 (4080 steps) EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Exp. 113 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex On Smogon Pokédex On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex On Marriland Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Staravia (Japanese: ムクバード Mukubird) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Starly starting at level 14, and evolves into Staraptor starting at level 34.

Biology

Physiology

Staravia has a small M pattern on its chest, likely for its Japanese name of Mukubird. Its eyes are bent inward to give an intimidating look to make its prey wary. They also have a crest on top of its head.

Gender differences

The gray spot on a female's forehead is smaller.

Special abilities

Staravia have large wings that allow them to take flight for a long period of time. These wings can also allow Staravia to fly with much agility, which can come in handy when they are flying through forests.

Behavior

Staravia tend to live in large flocks with other Staravia or with other bird Pokémon, such as Starly and Swellow. If two rival Staravia meet, they may fight ferociously with each other. They spend a large amount of time each day preening their feathers, searching for food, or spending time with others of the colony.

Habitat

Staravia live in forests or plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Staravia mainly eat Bug-type Pokémon, which they hunt for in flocks. They seem to have an affinity with the Yache Berry as well, as they are sometimes seen with this berry.

In the anime

Staravia in the anime

A Staravia made a cameo in Following a Maiden's Voyage.

Ash's Starly evolved into a Staravia in A Staravia is Born. It then evolved into a Staraptor in Pursuing a Lofty Goal!.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Staravia appears in Pokémon Adventures, in the Diamond & Pearl chapter and Platinum encounters it.

Jun from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure owns a Staravia that evolved into a Staraptor.

In the TCG

Main article: Staravia (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Yache Berry (5%)
Platinum
Ranch		Yache Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 8.2%	IQ Group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Flying	Poké Assist: ( Flying )	Field Move: (Cut ×2)
"It sends out twisters. It also rams to attack."

Evolution

Unevolved Starly  Normal  Flying

Level 14 →

First evolution Staravia  Normal  Flying

Level 34 →

Second evolution Staraptor  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Staravia images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Staravia is based on an adult starling.

Name origin

Starling and avian, which refers to birds. Mukubird is derived from 椋鳥 mukudori, gray starling, and the English word bird.

In other languages

• German: Staravia
• French: Etourvol - From étourneau (starling) and vol (flight).
• Korean: 찌르버드 Jjireubird

Related articles

• Ash's Staravia

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