Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Normal/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Starly? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Starly, a remarkable Pokémon known for its Normal and Flying typing! Starly is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Starly below and optimize your gameplay!
Starly is a decent Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Starly from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Starly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Starly's accuracy stat stage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil). ♦ Frustration is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness). ♦ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil). ♦ Pluck is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Starly steals and eats the target's berry). ♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Starly switches out after damaging the target). ♦ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Starly's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Starly? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Starly is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Starly from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Starly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Starly's accuracy stat stage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil). ♦ Frustration is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness). ♦ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil). ♦ Pluck is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Starly steals and eats the target's berry). ♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Starly switches out after damaging the target). ♦ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Starly's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Starly can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Starly.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Starly can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Starly
Moves: Endure + Endeavor
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that Break Screens: Defog
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Starly's stats
Agility
Ominous Wind
Steel Wing
Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Starly
Protect
Rest
Roost
Toxic
U-turn
Common Effort Values for Starly in Black and White
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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