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No. 0398 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Staraptor

The Predator Pokémon

TL;DR. Staraptor is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 485. It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.

Normal Flying

It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.

Height1.2 m

Weight24.9 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate

HiddenReckless

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85

Attack 120

Defense 70

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 100

Total485

485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 68th among Normal-types.

120 base Attack, Staraptor's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 213 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Staraptor in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Staraptor reaches 2,825 CP at level 40 and 3,232 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack234

GO Defense140

GO Stamina198

Max CP (L40)2,825

Max CP (L50)3,194

Best buddy (L51)3,232

Raid catch CP 1,538–1,614 (L20). Weather boosted 1,922–2,018 (L25).

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Competitive

Staraptor in competitive play.

Staraptor is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #609 in the Great League.

Choice Attacker

Brave Bird / Quick Attack / Close Combat / U-turn

ItemChoice Band
AbilityReckless
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraFlying, Normal, Fighting

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #609 74.3 score

Ultra League #400 77 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Staraptor.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Staraptor, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Staraptor?

Staraptor is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Staraptor weak to?

Staraptor takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Staraptor resistant to?

Staraptor is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.

How does Staraptor evolve?

Staraptor evolves from Staravia (Level 34). Staraptor evolves into Mega Staraptor (Mega Evolve with Staraptorite (battle-only)).

What generation is Staraptor from?

Staraptor was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0398.

What are Staraptor's base stats?

Staraptor has HP 85, Attack 120, Defense 70, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 60, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Staraptor's abilities?

Staraptor can have the ability Intimidate, plus the Hidden Ability Reckless.

Is Staraptor legendary or mythical?

No. Staraptor is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Staraptor's best stat?

Staraptor's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 16th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Staraptor good?

Staraptor has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 68th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms