Staravia is a Normal/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#397, Generation 4). With a max CP of 1,468 and base stats of 142/94/146 (Atk/Def/Sta), Staravia has a total stat product of 382. Staravia's best moveset is Wing Attack and Brave Bird.
Staravia is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type attacks. Staravia is a 1.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Wing Attack
Brave Bird
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Great League PvP, Staravia runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird, ranked #23 (Tier A) with a 69.87% win rate. Staravia has access to 3 fast moves and 4 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Quick Attack (10 DPS), while Sand Attack generates energy the fastest (14 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Staravia as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsStaravia is not currently available as a raid boss. When Staravia returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Staravia from raids would have 742 CP at level 20, or 927 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Staravia
Staravia is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Staravia
Staravia evolves from Starly using 25 Candy.
A Shadow version of Staravia is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Staravia knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Staravia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.
Staravia Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Staravia in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Staravia from raids or eggs will show 742 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Staravia is a Normal/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 382. With its bulk spread of 94 Defense and 146 Stamina, Staravia has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves when using Staravia. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Staravia's performance.
Staravia's moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Staravia much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Staravia?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Staravia doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #23 (Tier A) in Great League with a 69.87% overall win rate. With base stats of 142/94/146 and a max CP of 1,468, its stat distribution is more offense-oriented. Run Wing Attack with Brave Bird for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Staravia deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.