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.
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 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. A decent partner pool 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 16 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
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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)
Staraptor looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-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 leaning toward the physical side (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
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