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.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Rillaboom's Wood Hammer hits Staraptor for 38-44%. Tentacruel deals 35-41% with Surf.
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer38-44% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityQueenlymajesty ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Tsareena builds →Rapid Spin24-29% Knock Off32-38% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidooze ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Flip Turn21-25% Knock Off15-18% Surf35-41% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
| ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Thwackey builds →U Turn14-16% Knock Off25-30% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Staraptor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
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Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Double Edge
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 StarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route15%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route15%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-18 Route10%EarlyMorning
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-52 Route9%MidMorningor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.49-53 Water1%PostMorningCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.49-53 Water1%PostMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.49-53 Route1%PostMorningor 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 StarlyAspiration HillGrassUncommonDeadwood HauntGrassUncommonGinkgo LandingGrassUncommonHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonTidewater DamGrassUncommonWindswept RunGrassUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaNature’s PantryGrassUncommonRamanas IslandGrass WaterUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonTidewater DamGrassUncommonor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓Nature’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 StarlyLake VerityShining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water50%EarlyMorning/dayLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 201Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route45%EarlyDayRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route45%EarlyDayLake VerityShining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water40%EarlyNightLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water40%EarlyNightRoute 201Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route40%EarlyNightRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route40%EarlyNightRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route40%EarlyDayRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route40%EarlyDayRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyMorningRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6-8 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-8 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route30%EarlyMorningRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route30%EarlyMorningRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6-8 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-8 Route25%EarlyMorning/nightRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility10%MidMorning/day
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaTrophy GardenShining PearlGrass Lv.16-17 Forest40%MidDayTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-17 Forest40%MidDayRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route25%MidDayRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route25%MidDayRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route25%MidDayRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route25%MidDayTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17 Forest20%MidMorning/nightTrophy GardenShining PearlGrass Lv.17 Forest20%MidMorning/nightRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorning/nightRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorning/nightRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorningRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route15%MidMorningValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21-22 Water15%MidMorning/dayValor LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.21-22 Water15%MidMorning/dayRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.18 Route5%MidNightRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18 Route5%MidNightValor LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.22 Water5%MidNightValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Water5%MidNightLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water25%LateMorning/dayLake ValorShining PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water25%LateMorning/dayLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35 Water5%LateNightLake ValorShining PearlGrass Lv.35 Water5%LateNightSendoff SpringShining PearlGrass Lv.52-5425%PostMorning/daySendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-5425%PostMorning/daySendoff SpringShining PearlGrass Lv.525%PostNightSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.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. Speed tells the real story. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
The core moveset is Bravebird, Close Combat, U Turn, and Double Edge. Bravebird leads at 25% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Staraptor appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves