Stats & Training
Starly's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
Starly Weakness
Starly is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Starly View Magnezone builds →Thunder Shock 2x100-120%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Starly View Jolteon builds →Thunder Shock 2x100-120%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Starly View Rampardos builds →Ancient Power 2x100-120%KO | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Starly View Bastiodon builds →Ancient Power 2x85-105%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
In Legends: Arceus, Mamoswine can KO Starly with Ice Shard (190-224%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunder (533-627%).
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Starly View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x190-224%KO Knock Off103-121%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Starly View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x533-627%KO | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Starly is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Staravia first, then eventually reaches Staraptor. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 240 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus Starly Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Starly survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Endeavor before going down. Keeneye and flexible EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Starly's options are limited here. You've got Giga Impact and Double-Edge for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Normal and Flying hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Legends: Arceus Starly Locations
6 encounter spots for Starly at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Starly in Legends: Arceus
You can find Starly through 6 walking encounters at walking. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Starly Guide
Starly evolves into Staravia at level 14. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Legends: Arceus, Starly does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Staravia before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Starly is catchable in Legends: Arceus. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Starly first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves