Starly

🎯 Best Counters Against Starly

Top Pokémon to use when battling Starly in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
6	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
7	Baxcalibur	Dragon Ice	254	168	229	4,061
8	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035
9	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600
10	Tyranitar	Rock Dark	251	207	225	4,387

📖 Complete Starly Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Starly (#396) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 822 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Starly has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Starly in 2026.

📊 Starly Stats Analysis

Starly's Attack stat is 101 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Starly may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 58 Defense (Below Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 279. Trainers should be mindful of Starly's limited bulk. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Starly's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Starly Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Starly depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Tackle (Fast) with Aerial Ace (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Starly has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Starly PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Starly can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Ghost, Ground, Bug-type threats while being weak to Electric, Ice, Rock types.

Master League

In Master League, Starly faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Starly Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Starly's effectiveness depends on its typing and 101 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Starly use Electric, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Starly in Pokémon GO

Starly can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Starly Evolution Guide

Starly is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Starly (#396) ← current
• Staravia (#397) — 25 Candy
• Staraptor (#398) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Starly

Shadow Starly is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Starly's effective Attack becomes ~121. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Starly in Pokémon GO

Shiny Starly is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Starly gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (465 - 513 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Starly

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.