Type matchups
Damage Starly takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Starly has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 28 other Pokémon share the Normal/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Atk
- 30
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 245
Starly has a base stat total of 245, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (60). With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (30), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 30 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail.
Starly can have the abilities Keen Eye and Reckless.
How to beat Starly
Starly takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Probopass hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves.
Evolution
Starly is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Starly → Staravia → Staraptor) and evolves into Staravia.
Best counters to Starly
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Starly weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Starly takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Starly resistant to?
Starly resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Starly?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Starly with super-effective attacks.