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.
It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Starly family appeared on July 17, 2022.
- Starly
- Staravia and Staraptor by encounter
- Shadow
- Mega Staraptor
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 30 to Jul 1, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 to Jul 1, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 16 to Jun 26, 2023 | 3-star | Solstice Horizons |
| Mar 1 to Mar 8, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 17, 2019 to Jan 7, 2020 | 4-star | Regular rotation |
Staraptor in competitive play.
Staraptor is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #715 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Staraptor as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Staraptor is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Staraptor vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Staraptor | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 85 | 75 | +10 |
| Attack | 120 | 75 | +45 |
| Defense | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 67 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 68 | -8 |
| Speed | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Total | 485 | 424 | +61 |
Staraptor appears in 18 games.
Every mainline release where Staraptor is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Staraptor.
Every main-series game Staraptor is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Hunting Grounds (Only one) (Mega Dimension; cannot be Shiny)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveStaravia (Level 34)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: near Nature's Pantry (Flying), near Lake Verity (day) (also mass outbreaks (day) (night)), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Deadwood Haunt (day), Tranquility Cove (day), near Castaway Shore (Flying), Spring Path (day), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- EvolveStaravia (Level 34)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveStaravia (Level 34)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveStaravia (Level 34)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveStaravia (Level 34)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-B and M-C. Mega Staraptor: Regulation M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Staraptor appears in 41 episodes.
From DP001 (2006-09-28) through HZ059 (2024-07-26).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Staraptor partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Staraptor partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Staraptor in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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