If Staraptor goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in, which helps. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Staraptor's Attack does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
Staraptor Weakness
GoodType-wise, Staraptor takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Staraptor leans offensive (base 120 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
The three-stage chain from Starly through Staravia ends here at Staraptor. Want more? Breed for Starly eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Starly pushed Staraptor to 485 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +65.
How to Evolve
Breed with Staraptor to get Starly eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
Bravebird is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Staraptor into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Reckless helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Staraptor Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Most of Staraptor's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, but Fighting and Fire and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of Staraptor's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, but Fire and Fighting and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for Staraptor, with Fighting and Ghost coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Detect give Staraptor options it can't learn any other way, and Fighting and Steel coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
low spawn rates across 14 encounter spots for Staraptor. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Staraptor in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Staraptor starts with Starly at Lv. 7-53 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch StarlyEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworldLv.7-1815%EarlyRouteMorningEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworldLv.7-1815%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.7-1810%EarlyRouteMorning
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.22-529%MidRouteMorningor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓HARDCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.49-531%PostWaterMorningHARDCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.49-531%PostWaterMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningHARDWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.49-531%PostRouteMorningor evolve from Staravia (Step 2)
Staraptor can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Starly from Diamond, Platinum, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Staraptor appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Staraptor in Legends: Arceus
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staraptor. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 11 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlyEASYAspiration HillGrassUncommonEASYDeadwood HauntGrassUncommonEASYGinkgo LandingGrassUncommonEASYHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonEASYTidewater DamGrassUncommonEASYWindswept RunGrassUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaEASYNature’s PantryGrassUncommonEASYRamanas IslandGrassUncommonWaterEASYSandgem FlatsGrassUncommonDesertEASYTidewater DamGrassUncommonor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓EASYNature’s PantryGrassUncommonor evolve from Staravia (Step 2)
You're catching Starly first, not Staraptor. Starly appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Staraptor in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staraptor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-54 across 70 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlyEFFORTLESSLake VerityShining PearlGrassLv.2-450%EarlyWaterMorning/dayEFFORTLESSLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.2-450%EarlyWaterMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 201Shining PearlGrassLv.2-350%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2-350%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 203Shining PearlGrassLv.4-645%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-645%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSLake VerityShining PearlGrassLv.2-440%EarlyWaterNightEFFORTLESSLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.2-440%EarlyWaterNightEFFORTLESSRoute 201Shining PearlGrassLv.2-340%EarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2-340%EarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 202Shining PearlGrassLv.2-440%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2-440%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 203Shining PearlGrassLv.4-635%EarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-635%EarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrassLv.4-635%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-635%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.6-835%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.6-835%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 202Shining PearlGrassLv.2-430%EarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2-430%EarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 203Shining PearlGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteMorning/nightEASYRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-625%EarlyRouteMorning/nightEASYRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.6-825%EarlyRouteMorning/nightEASYRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.6-825%EarlyRouteMorning/nightEASYRoute 202Shining PearlGrassLv.2-420%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2-420%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 209Shining PearlGrassLv.1620%MidRouteEASYRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.1620%MidRouteEASYRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.1620%MidRouteEASYRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1620%MidRouteMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrassLv.2610%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2610%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2610%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrassLv.2610%MidFacilityMorning/day
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaEFFORTLESSTrophy GardenShining PearlGrassLv.16-1740%MidForestDayEFFORTLESSTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-1740%MidForestDayEASYRoute 209Shining PearlGrassLv.16-1825%MidRouteDayEASYRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-1825%MidRouteDayEASYRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.17-1825%MidRouteDayEASYRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.17-1825%MidRouteDayEASYTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1720%MidForestMorning/nightEASYTrophy GardenShining PearlGrassLv.1720%MidForestMorning/nightEASYRoute 209Shining PearlGrassLv.17-1815%MidRouteMorning/nightEASYRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.17-1815%MidRouteMorning/nightEASYRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.17-1815%MidRouteMorningEASYRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.17-1815%MidRouteMorningEASYValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.21-2215%MidWaterMorning/dayEASYValor LakefrontShining PearlGrassLv.21-2215%MidWaterMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.185%MidRouteNightCHALLENGINGRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.185%MidRouteNightCHALLENGINGValor LakefrontShining PearlGrassLv.225%MidWaterNightCHALLENGINGValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.225%MidWaterNightEASYLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.34-3625%LateWaterMorning/dayEASYLake ValorShining PearlGrassLv.34-3625%LateWaterMorning/dayCHALLENGINGLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.355%LateWaterNightCHALLENGINGLake ValorShining PearlGrassLv.355%LateWaterNightEASYSendoff SpringShining PearlGrassLv.52-5425%PostMorning/dayEASYSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.52-5425%PostMorning/dayCHALLENGINGSendoff SpringShining PearlGrassLv.525%PostNightCHALLENGINGSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.525%PostNightor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓
Staraptor looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Staraptor gets Intimidate and Reckless. But Intimidate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 100 Speed, Intimidate gives Staraptor an edge before opponents can react.
Staraptor is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Staraptor appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Staraptor appears in 13 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A