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Staraptor.

national dex #398 · gen IV
BST 485 · normal / flying
Staraptor official artwork
normalflying
#398 · gen IV
Profile
HP
85
ATK
120
DEF
70
SPA
50
SPD
60
SPE
100
BST 485 · best Attack 120 · worst Sp. Atk 50 · meters scale to 200

Staraptor is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock and resists Grass, Bug and is immune to Ground, Ghost.

Typingnormalflying
AbilitiesIntimidate, Reckless
Height, weight1.2 m / 24.9 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsFlying
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#397staravia
Dex position
#398 of 1025
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Staraptor base stats

BST 485 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP85280374
Atk120220372
Def70130262
SpA5094218
SpD60112240
Spe100184328
BST485bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 Atk

Staraptor weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Normal / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi1
gro0
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Ice, Rock
Resists
Grass, Bug
Immune to
Ground, Ghost

Staraptor abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
IntimidateLowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
RecklesshiddenStrengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Staraptor evolution line

3 stages

Best Staraptor moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
flyingBrave BirdPHYS120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
bugU TurnPHYS70
darkThiefPHYS60

Staraptor moves

gen 9 · 57 moves · 16 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 7 tutor
43 moves · Staraptor appears in 12 games
Quick AttackL5Double TeamL13Air SlashL15EndeavorL18RoostL21WhirlwindL23Aerial AceL28Double EdgeL29Close CombatL34AgilityL41Giga ImpactL47Brave BirdL49Final GambitL57AcrobaticsTMAir CutterTMBlaze KicktrainBrick BreaktrainBulk UptrainDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMFeather DanceTMFlyTMFocus BlasttrainHeat WaveTMHelping HandTMHurricaneTMHyper BeamTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoundTMSky AttacktrainSleep TalkTMSnoretrainSteel WingTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwaggerTMTailwindTMThiefTMU TurnTMUproarTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
Quick AttackSTABnormalPHYS40100%30Level 5
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Level 9
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15Level 13
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 15
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5Level 18
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Level 23
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 28
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 29
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 33
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5Level 34
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 41
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5Level 47
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15Level 49
Final GambitfightingSPEC-100%5Level 57
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15TM / HM
FlySTABflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamSTABnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Struggle BugbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastSTABnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Staraptor Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
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.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.

Generation IV4 entries
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, SoulSilver

When STARAVIA evolve into STARAPTOR, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.

Staraptor species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorBrown
ShapeWings
HabitatUnknown
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight24.9 kg (54.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsFlying
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience218
EV yield3 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#398
Sinnoh#012
Sinnoh (Pt)#012
Conquest#028
Kalos Coastal#101
Hisui#014
Paldea#099
Kitakami#030
Hyperspace#083
Champions#398
Wild held items
Yache Berry5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker120 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statAttack 120excellent
Speed tier100 Spefast
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Staraptor

Staraptor is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). 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. Staraptor stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 24.9 kg (54.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Staraptor base stats

Staraptor has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 50 (below average). Staraptor excels as a physical attacker. Staraptor is fast with a base Speed of 100.

Staraptor weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal and Flying-type, Staraptor is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves. This gives Staraptor 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Staraptor abilities

Staraptor's abilities include Intimidate, Reckless. Intimidate lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Reckless, which strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Staraptor moves and learnset

Staraptor can learn 57 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 34 via TM/HM, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power). For coverage, Staraptor can learn Close Combat (Fighting), Heat Wave (Fire), U Turn (Bug).

Training Staraptor

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Staraptor can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Staraptor yields 3 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Staraptor belongs to the Flying egg group. Staraptor is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Starly → Staravia → Staraptor). Wild Staraptor may be found holding Yache Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Staraptor. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Staraptor, or use the team builder to see how Staraptor fits into your squad.

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