Shadow Starly
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 279.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Brave Bird
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Starly takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 279
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 410 CP
Shadow Starly moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Tackle STAB | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Fly STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Starly
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Starly knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 15 | 621 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 673 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 381 | 421 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 474 | 524 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 381 | 421 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 288 | 318 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 381 | 421 |
Is Shadow Starly good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Starly has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (58 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 31 |
| Lv 3 | 53 |
| Lv 4 | 75 |
| Lv 5 | 97 |
| Lv 6 | 118 |
| Lv 7 | 140 |
| Lv 8 | 162 |
| Lv 9 | 183 |
| Lv 10 | 205 |
| Lv 11 | 226 |
| Lv 12 | 246 |
| Lv 13 | 267 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 287 |
| Lv 15 | 308 |
| Lv 16 | 328 |
| Lv 17 | 349 |
| Lv 18 | 369 |
| Lv 19 | 390 |
| Lv 20 | 410 |
| Lv 21 | 431 |
| Lv 22 | 452 |
| Lv 23 | 472 |
| Lv 24 | 493 |
| Lv 25 | 513 |
| Lv 26 | 534 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 554 |
| Lv 28 | 575 |
| Lv 29 | 595 |
| Lv 30 | 616 |
| Lv 31 | 626 |
| Lv 32 | 637 |
| Lv 33 | 647 |
| Lv 34 | 657 |
| Lv 35 | 667 |
| Lv 36 | 678 |
| Lv 37 | 688 |
| Lv 38 | 698 |
| Lv 39 | 708 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 719 |
| Lv 41 | 728 |
| Lv 42 | 737 |
| Lv 43 | 746 |
| Lv 44 | 756 |
| Lv 45 | 765 |
| Lv 46 | 774 |
| Lv 47 | 784 |
| Lv 48 | 793 |
| Lv 49 | 803 |
| Lv 50 | 813 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0396
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 2.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0396_POKEMON_STARLY_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Starly in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Starly's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Starly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Starly takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Starly's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Starly reaches 813 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 719 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Starly?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Starly shows 410 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 513 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Starly in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Starly spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Starly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Starly depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.