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.
The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
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. No compatible 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 from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Detect, Double-Edge and 10 more.
Bravebird is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Staraptor into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Adamant 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
- Double Edge
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Detect give Staraptor options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Staraptor can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. 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.
How to Obtain Staraptor in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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