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Staraptor
Predator Pokémon
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.
Details
Height1.2 m
Weight24.9 kg
Gender50.0% ♂ · 50.0% ♀
Catch rate45
Base friendship70
Growth ratemedium slow
Appears in these games
Base stats
HP
85
Attack
120
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
60
Speed
100
Total
485
Base Stat Total
Competitive movesets
Smogon · Gen 9Recommended battle-ready sets by competitive tier. A “/” means either option works in that slot.
Choice Attacker
- Item
- Choice Band / Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Reckless
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
- Tera
- FlyingNormalFighting
Evolution
Notable moves
The strongest damaging moves Staraptor can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.
Sprites & renders
17 sprites & renders for Staraptor.






Across the games











Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Wing Attack | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
| 13 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 15 | Air Slash | Flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| 18 | Endeavor | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| 21 | Roost | Flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 23 | Whirlwind | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 28 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| 29 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 33 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| 41 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 47 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| 49 | Brave Bird | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 57 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | — | 100 | 5 |