Staraptor (Pokémon)

Staraptor (Japanese: ムクホーク Mukuhawk) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Staraptor (disambiguation).
Staraptor
Predator Pokémon		 ムクホーク
Mukuhawk
 #398

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Intimidate Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Reckless
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
 Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
 Hatch time
3855 - 4111 steps
Height
3'11" 1.2 m
Staraptor
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 Weight
54.9 lbs. 24.9 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
172
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 218
V+
 Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Staraptor
0
HP		 3
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
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Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
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HP		 0
Atk		 0
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Sp.Atk		 0
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HP		 0
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Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
  Brown
 Base friendship
70
External Links

It evolves from Staravia starting at level 34. It is the final form of Starly.

Biology

Staraptor is a grayish-brown, avian Pokémon similar to a large bird of prey. It has small, red eyes and a thin, yellow beak with a black tip. There is a circular white patch on its forehead, which is smaller on the female. Larger white markings cover the front of its throat and chest, separated by a black ruff encircling the shoulders. A red-tipped, black crest extends over its head, nearly reaching the tip of its beak. Staraptor is fussy about the shape of this comb, which it uses to appear larger and frighten enemies. It has large wings, five black-tipped tail feathers, and yellow feet with black talons. Its powerful wing and leg muscles allow it to fly effortlessly while carrying a small Pokémon. Upon evolution, this Pokémon leaves its flock to live alone. It can be highly aggressive, persistently attacking even larger foes in spite of illness or injury.

In the anime

Main series
Staraptor in the anime
Ash's Staraptor

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Ash's Staravia evolved into a Staraptor during the final round against Paul's Honchkrow during the Squallville PokéRinger competition, which he won.

Other

Staraptor debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!. Piplup unintentionally hit Staraptor with Bubble Beam and caused it to use Whirlwind, which wrecked Professor Rowan's lab.

In Lost Leader Strategy!, Reggie's Staraptor was the final Pokémon he used in his battle with Ash; it was defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle. In Crossing the Battle Line!, Staraptor taught Ash's Staravia Brave Bird. It reappeared in Aiding the Enemy and Saving the World From Ruins!.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), Kellyn captured a Staraptor with his Capture Styler and used it to save Ash after J dropped him out of her airship.

In Barry's Busting Out All Over!, Barry used a Staraptor during a battle against Chimchar. It reappeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!.

In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), Ben captured a Staraptor with his Capture Styler and used it to stop the Pokémon Pinchers' pursuit of Latios. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode.

In A Relay in the Sky!, Orson used a Staraptor during the second leg of the Pokémon Sky Relay and took over the ribbon from Orson's Staravia. It was successfully able to deliver his ribbon to Orson's Starly for the final leg.

Minor appearances

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Staraptor raced Mewtwo.

Pokédex entries
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP066 Staraptor Ash's Pokédex Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon, and the evolved form of Staravia. Staraptor's ferocious nature means that it has no problem challenging much larger opponents.
DP118 Staraptor Ash's Pokédex Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon. Staraptor has an aggressive temperament and will bravely attack enemies that are far bigger than itself.
Staraptor in the Pokémon Evolutions
Staraptor in Bidoof's Big Stand

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Rival, Barry used a Staraptor during a battle against Palmer's Dragonite in the Battle Tower.

Bidoof's Big Stand

A Staraptor appears in Bidoof's Big Stand under the possession of a Trainer. Another Staraptor appears during the beginning of the episode attacking the protagonist Bidoof.

In the manga
Staraptor in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

A Staraptor is one of the Pokémon used by the Advanced level Grunt of Team Galactic. It was first used to take the Grunt to the destroyed camera machine used by Saturn in his fight against Paka and Uji. It was later used in the mugging of Mr. Berlitz and later to battle Diamond at the Galactic HQ. It first appeared in Great Gible.

A Staraptor appeared in a flashback in Tackling Tangrowth.

A Staraptor was used by Darach in his battle against Platinum in Getting the Drop on Gallade II. It used a combination of Double Team and Roost to tire Platinum's Empoleon, but Empoleon's Blizzard eventually won out.

In Omega Alpha Adventure 15, Norman was revealed to own a Staraptor. It was used to attack Rayquaza.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Staraptor is one of the Pokémon owned by Jun. It was used in battles against Hareta and Koya. It evolved sometime prior to Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Like in the anime and the game (if the player is Summer), Ben uses a Staraptor as one of his Partners.

In the TCG
Main article: Staraptor (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#012		 Johto
#—
Diamond It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.
Pearl The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Platinum It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
HeartGold When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
White
Black 2 It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #101		 Hoenn
#—
X The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Y When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
Omega Ruby The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Alpha Sapphire When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—		 Sinnoh
#012		 Hisui
#014
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger than itself.
Shining Pearl The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Legends: Arceus It has left the flock, having gained strength enough to survive on its own. The astounding force with which Staraptor flies through the air allows it to carry away large, burly targets.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Staravia
Platinum
Evolve Staravia
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Staravia
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Staravia
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Staravia
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Staravia
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Staravia
Legends: Arceus
Nature's PantryFlying, Deadwood Haunt


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Ranger: SoA
Chicole Path, School Path, Vien Forest, Haruba Desert, Boyleland, Altru Park, Ranger Union, Ice Lake, Chroma Road, Chroma Highlands, Shiver Camp, Oil Field Hideout, Capture Arena
Rumble
Windy Prairie‎
PokéPark Wii
Granite Zone
Ranger: GS
Dolce Island, Cocona Village, Rand's House, Wireless Tower, Hinder Cape, Mitonga Road, Faldera Island, Sophian Road, Tilikule Island, Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: Everspring Valley
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope*
Conquest
Evolve Staravia
Rumble U
Conductor Room: King of the Sky
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 5
Shuffle
Albens Town: Stage 224
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (Center Boss, Back, Special),
Plasma Tundra: Abundant Orchard (Special)
Picross
Area 30: Stage 11
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Sync pair scout (Darach's)


Generations IV-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
475
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
485
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Pokéathlon stats
Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill
1/3 ★☆☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/20 ★★★☆


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Staraptor is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
Evo.Evo. Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
099 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
1313 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15
1818 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5
2323 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— ——% 20
2828 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20
3333 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
4141 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30
4949 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15
5757 Final Gambit Fighting Special 0000— 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staraptor
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 9 Gust Flying Special 40 100% 25
Evo. 48 Close Combat Fighting Physical 100 100% 5
5 14 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 20
9 18 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
15 25 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 10
21 31 Roost Flying Status — —% 10
29 40 Double-Edge Normal Physical 100 100% 5
37 48 Brave Bird Flying Physical 100 100% 5
47 59 Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staraptor
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15
TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM47 TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM88 TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM94 TM94 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staraptor
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
* Detect Fighting Status — —% 5
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15

 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20
Revenge* Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Staraptor in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Staraptor in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staraptor
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staraptor
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 15
Sw Sh EP BD SP Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staraptor
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Staraptor
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 1.5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Flying
 Poké Assist:
Flying
 Field move:
(Fly ×-)
Browser entry R-025
It creates gusts with its large wings to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Flying
 Poké Assist:
(present)
Flying
 Field move:
(present)
(Fly ×-)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Flying
 Field move:
(past)
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-230/N-172
It launches twisters.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 56
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
Staraptor is a Caretaker of the Granite Zone. He likes all Attractions that involve flying, and he's a specialist at Pelipper's Circle Circuit!
Pokémon Conquest
HP: ★★★★ Move: Brave Bird
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Intimidate
Ability 2: Hero
Ability 3: Vanguard
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Staravia when its Attack is 92 or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Muneshige and Munezane
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Flying
 Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Flying
 Attack Power: 60 - 120 10

#287

 Stabilize+
Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 198 Base Attack: 234 Base Defense: 140
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Wing Attack, Quick Attack
Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Heat Wave, Close Combat

Evolution
Unevolved
Starly
 Normal  Flying 
Level 14
→
First evolution
Staravia
 Normal  Flying 
Level 34
→
Second evolution
Staraptor
 Normal  Flying 


Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
HOME
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Trivia

Origin

Staraptor is based on the white-cheeked starling, a common species of bird found throughout Asia, combined with a bird of prey. Although it largely resembles the starling in appearance, much of its inspiration comes from hawks and falcons, particularly its predatory nature and aerial speed. It also has strong similarities to the harpy eagle. The feathers hanging over its face are similar to the long-crested eagle.

Name origin

Staraptor is a combination of starling and raptor (a predatory bird).

Mukuhawk is a combination of 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and hawk.

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese ムクホーク Mukuhawk From 椋鳥 mukudori and hawk
French Étouraptor From étourneau and raptor
Spanish Staraptor Same as English name
German Staraptor Same as English name
Italian Staraptor Same as English name
Korean 찌르호크 Jjiruhawk From 찌르레기 Jjireuraeggi and hawk
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 姆克鷹 Mǔ Kè Yīng Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means hawk/falcon/eagle.



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