Staraptor Best Moveset
120 Attack at 100 Speed with AbilityReckless boosting recoil moves by 20%. MoveBrave Bird and MoveClose Combat under Reckless and Held ItemChoice Scarf hit at absurd power levels. NatureJolly maximizes Speed. The moveset is a suicide attacker that deals massive damage and faints to its own recoil. Tera Normal turns Double-Edge into a devastating priority option.
Reckless boosted recoil moves in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Brave Bird and Double-Edge at 120 Attack. One of the hardest-hitting Normal/Flying Pokemon ever made.
Best Moves
Best Build
Staraptor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Same Reckless formula in Gen V (Black & White). Close Combat for Fighting coverage. Hit incredibly hard but burned through its own HP with every attack.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Three gens stuck between tiers in Gen VI (X & Y). Too strong for the tier below, not quite good enough for the top. The ultimate tweener for three straight generations.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- Double Edge
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Four straight gens stuck in competitive limbo in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Too powerful for the tier below but too frail and predictable for the top. The longest tweener streak in history.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) and fell for the first time. Brute force Reckless attacks weren't enough against a format with bulkier answers and priority.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Staraptor Weakness
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 |
What is Staraptor Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Staraptor
Rillaboom's Knock Off hits Staraptor for 49-58%.
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off49-58% U Turn26-31% Wood Hammer45-53% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemCustapberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Araquanid builds →Liquidation18-21% Surf28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityMagician ItemAssault Vest NatureQuiet Moves View Hoopa-Unbound builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Staraptor
moderate rates for Staraptor across 20 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Staraptor in SV
The path to Staraptor starts with Starly at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch StarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.7-18OverworldRate 15%MorningApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldDayFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldDayKitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldDayKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldDayKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldDayMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldDayOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldDayRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldDaySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.7-18OverworldRate 10%MorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.7-18OverworldRate 10%MorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.7-18OverworldRate 10%MorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.7-18OverworldRate 10%Morning
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaFellhorn GorgeLv.14-60OverworldDayKitakami WildsLv.14-60OverworldDayMossfell ConfluenceLv.14-60OverworldDayOni MountainLv.14-60OverworldDaySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.22-52OverworldRate 9%MorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.22-52OverworldRate 9%MorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.22-52OverworldRate 9%MorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.22-52OverworldRate 9%Morningor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.34OverworldDayKitakami WildsLv.34OverworldDayOni MountainLv.34OverworldDayCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.49-53OverworldRate 1%MorningSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.49-53OverworldRate 1%MorningSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.49-53OverworldRate 1%MorningSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.49-53OverworldRate 1%MorningWest Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.49-53OverworldRate 1%MorningWest Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.49-53OverworldRate 1%MorningWest Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.49-53OverworldRate 1%Morningor evolve from Staravia (Step 2)
Staraptor can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Starly from Diamond & Pearl and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Staraptor in LZA
- Step 1Obtain StarlyLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 201. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Staravia
- Step 3Staraptor ✓
Staraptor appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in early-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 PLA
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staraptor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-33 across 11 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlyAspiration HillLv.2-4GrassRate 15%Horseshoe PlainsLv.2-4GrassRate 15%DayTidewater DamLv.9-13GrassRate 15%Windswept RunLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Deadwood HauntLv.10-13GrassRate 15%Ginkgo LandingLv.16-30GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaNature’s PantryLv.14-17GrassRate 15%Tidewater DamLv.14-17GrassRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.15-18GrassRate 15%Ramanas IslandLv.30-33GrassRate 15%or evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓Nature’s PantryLv.6-17GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 VerityLv.2-4GrassRate 50%Morning/dayRoute 201Lv.2-3GrassRate 50%Morning/dayRoute 203Lv.4-6GrassRate 45%DayLake VerityLv.2-4GrassRate 40%NightRoute 201Lv.2-3GrassRate 40%NightRoute 202Lv.2-4GrassRate 40%DayRoute 203Lv.4-6GrassRate 35%MorningRoute 204 - SouthLv.4-6GrassRate 35%DayRoute 204 - NorthLv.6-8GrassRate 35%DayRoute 202Lv.2-4GrassRate 30%MorningRoute 203Lv.4-6GrassRate 25%NightRoute 204 - SouthLv.4-6GrassRate 25%Morning/nightRoute 204 - NorthLv.6-8GrassRate 25%Morning/nightRoute 202Lv.2-4GrassRate 20%NightRoute 209Lv.16GrassRate 20%Route 212 - NorthLv.16GrassRate 20%Great Marsh - Area 5Lv.22FloorRate 10%Morning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 6Lv.22FloorRate 10%Morning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3Lv.24FloorRate 10%Morning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4Lv.24FloorRate 10%Morning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 1Lv.26FloorRate 10%Morning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 2Lv.26FloorRate 10%Morning/day
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaTrophy GardenLv.16-17GrassRate 40%DayRoute 209Lv.16-18GrassRate 25%DayRoute 212 - NorthLv.17-18GrassRate 25%DayTrophy GardenLv.17GrassRate 20%Morning/nightRoute 209Lv.17-18GrassRate 15%Morning/nightRoute 212 - NorthLv.17-18GrassRate 15%MorningValor LakefrontLv.21-22GrassRate 15%Morning/dayRoute 212 - NorthLv.18GrassRate 5%NightValor LakefrontLv.22GrassRate 5%NightLake ValorLv.34-36GrassRate 25%Morning/dayLake ValorLv.35GrassRate 5%NightSendoff SpringLv.52-54GrassRate 25%Morning/daySendoff SpringLv.52GrassRate 5%Nightor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓
Base Stats
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.
Staraptor Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 50 Sp. Atk. 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 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves