Starly
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Staravia for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
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 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
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
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Starly raid guide
Best counters against Starly
How to get Starly
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Starly knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 Starly good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
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.
- Shadow Starly deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 2.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0396_POKEMON_STARLY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Starly in Pokemon GO?
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 Starly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Starly's max CP in Pokemon GO?
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 Starly?
A perfect 15/15/15 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.
Is Shadow Starly better than regular Starly?
Shadow Starly deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Starly in Pokemon GO?
Starly spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Starly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.