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.
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. It preys on small Bug Pokémon and Cherubi. In the anime, it has also been seen consuming the acorn-like Berries grown on the bushes of Grotle.
Although capable of flapping its wings powerfully, Starly is weak and inconspicuous when alone. It forms 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. Starly congregates in mountains and fields, where it hunts for bug Pokémon.
In the anime
Major appearances
Continuing his Flying-type Pokémon tradition, Ash caught a male Starly in Two Degrees of Separation!. He was then commonly used to pop Team Rocket's balloon until he evolved into a Staravia in A Staravia is Born!. In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, he eventually evolved into his 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 starter 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.
Pokédex entries
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Starly
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Starly, the Starling Pokémon. Starly normally travels in a flock, but when alone, it is hard to notice.
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In the manga
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Starly appeared in A Fresh Start. Kellyn captured it with his Capture Styler and used its Whirlwind to save Professor Hastings from crash-landing.
In the Pocket Monsters DP manga
A Starly appeared in PMDP04.
A Starly appeared in PMDP23.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
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.
In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
Three Starly appeared in The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries.
In the TCG
- Main article: Starly (TCG)
Other appearances
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."
Game data
NPC Appearances
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Starly can be chosen to be the player's Starter Partner Pokémon, or can be obtained by clearing a quest in Haruba Village.
Pokédex entries
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#010
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Johto
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| Diamond
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They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
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| Pearl
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Usually with a large flock, it is barely noticeable when alone. Its cries are very strident.
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Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
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| HeartGold
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They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
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Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
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Because they are weak individually, they form groups. However, they bicker if the group grows too big.
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Coastal #099
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They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
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They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
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They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.
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They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 245
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Starly's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Defense: 41
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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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 get overworld sprites in the Generation IV games that are not allowed in Amity Square.
- Starly is tied with Wingull, Pikipek, Taillow, Ledyba, Hoothoot, and Spearow for the lowest base Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.
- It is also tied with Pikipek, Wingull, and Pidove for the lowest Special Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.
Origin
Starly is based on a young white-cheeked starling.
Name origin
Starly is derived from starling.
Mukkuru is a combination of 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and クルクル kurukuru (onomatopoeia of a bird's call).
In other languages
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ムックル Mukkuru
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From 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and クルクル kurukuru (onomatopoeia of a bird's call).
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 French
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Étourmi
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From étourneau and mimi
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 Spanish
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Starly
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Same as English name
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 German
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Staralili
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From starling and Starallüren
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 Italian
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Starly
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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찌르꼬 Jjiruko
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from 찌르레기 Jjireuraeggi and 꼬마 kkoma
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 Mandarin Chinese
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姆克兒 Mǔ Kè Ér
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means "child".
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 Hindi
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स्टारली Starly
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Transliteration of its English name
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มุคคูรุ Mukkhuru
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
Yache Berry (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Starly images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
