Starly

ムックル · Étourmi

They live in the fields and mountains, gathering in large flocks. Their cries are quite obnoxious. Though small, their wings are strong—a strike from them leaves pain that persists for a week.

Type: flyingNormal
Stage: 1 of 3

Category: Starling Pokémon
Japanese: ムックル
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 2.0 kg
Color: Brown
Shape: Wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Starly.

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Starly

Stage 1

Base form

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Staravia

Stage 2

From Starly

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Staraptor

Stage 3

From Staravia

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 040

/255
Attack 055

/255
Defense 030

/255
Sp. Atk 030

/255
Sp. Def 030

/255
Speed 060

/255

§ III

Best Starly cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 13 cards.

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§ IV

Starly through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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02 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
EX era
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03 KK

Kent Kanetsuna

Kent Kanetsuna is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2021, with artwork appearing across the Diamond & Pearl era and into HeartGold & SoulSilver and Black & White. The work is often digital, colorful, and playful, with clear, focused compositions.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
Black & White era
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05 KU

Kyoko Umemoto

Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.

1 card
XY era
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