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Staraptor

Predator Pokémon

Staraptor official artwork
Official art
Since Reg M‑B
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
24.9 kg 54.9 lbs
Base stat total
485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Champions#18 Doubles Up 1 place this week · #46 Singles Up 1 place this weekUsual set Staraptite Jolly · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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.
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Base stats

Total 485 · Higher than 62% of Pokémon
HP85160–192280–374
Atk120126–189220–372
Def7081–134130–262
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe100108–167184–328
Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon
HP85Atk120Def70Spe100SpD60SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 2, immune to 2

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Flying)Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Grass (because of Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Normal)Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

2 abilities

Competitive

In-game ladder #18 Doubles · #46 Singles

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#18 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28
Season M-7 began Oct 7: its ranks start fresh
Sep 28Oct 28

Singles

#46 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28
Season M-7 began Oct 7: its ranks start fresh
Sep 28Oct 28

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Staraptor, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3153.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6861.6%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2501.4%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9431.0%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Staraptor: 6.3% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

1.0% of teams · rank #71 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 130 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Intimidate
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
32 HP / 4 Atk / 30 Spe
  1. Final Gambit, Special, accuracy 100%
  2. Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
  3. U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
  4. Dual Wingbeat, Physical, power 40, accuracy 90%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games1.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.0%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)1.0%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 32 HP / 4 Atk / 30 Spe40.1%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe25.1%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 17 Atk / 17 Spe10.4%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 14 Atk / 20 Spe5.9%

These 4 cover 81.5% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Speed tiers

Max Speed 167 · outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf (Choice Scarf)250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Staraptor outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Staraptor against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Staraptor · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152Staraptor · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120Staraptor · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

40 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 13

EvoClose CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhysical40100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhysical60100%35
13Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
18EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
23WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
28Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
33Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
41AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
49Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhysical120100%15
57Final GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.FightingSpecial—100%5

TM / HM / TR 33

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhysical55100%15
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpecial50100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpecial6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhysical70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpecial7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhysical9095%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpecial9590%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpecial11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhysical120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhysical4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Evolution

Stage 3 of 3, can Mega Evolve

Where to find

Not found in the wild in our data

Evolves from Staravia: Level 34.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 45 · medium slow growth
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

1 egg group · 15 egg cycles
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Staraptor
♂ Male
Female Staraptor
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Pokédex entries

5 entries · newest from Legends: Arceus
Category
Predator Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
Shape
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#012Extended Sinnoh#012Coastal Kalos#101Hisui#014Paldea#099Kitakami#030Hyperspace#083
  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  3. It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  4. The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
  5. It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.

    Diamond

Names around the world

English
Staraptor
Japanese
ムクホーク
Japanese (romaji)
Mukuhawk
Korean
찌르호크
Chinese (Traditional)
姆克鷹
Chinese (Simplified)
姆克鹰
French
Étouraptor
German
Staraptor
Spanish
Staraptor
Italian
Staraptor

Biology

Biology · 1 form

Upon evolution, Staraptor leaves its flock. It is strong enough to carry large Pokémon without effort. It cares for its comb.

Forms

Mega Staraptor

FightingFlyingContrary
BST 585

HoldsStaraptite

Mega Staraptor gains a lighter coloration and its design changes to more greatly resemble a raptor. They are known for being top-class fliers with increased strength to effortlessly lift heavy Pokémon up to and including Steelix off the ground.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

6 generations, animated from Gen IV

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Polls & views

2 polls

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