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Staraptor (Japanese: ムクホーク Mukuhawk) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves from Staravia starting at level 34. It is the final form of Starly.
Biology
Staraptor is a brown-gray, avian Pokémon resembling a cross between a large gray and white starling and a hawk. It has white patches on its forehead, throat, and chest. The white spot on a female Staraptor's forehead is smaller than on a male. Its crest, neck, chest pattern, and tips of its tail feathers are black. The downward-facing, red-tipped crest on its head makes it appear larger in order to frighten its enemies. After evolution into Staraptor, it leaves its flock to live alone. It fusses over the shape of its comb. It is a highly aggressive and dangerous Pokémon; it never stops attacking even if it is injured. It has the stamina to capture and eat prey larger than itself; it usually pursues its prey in the forest using its maneuverability. Staraptor lives in an array of habitats including open forest, grassland, wetland, mountains, and coniferous forests.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Staravia evolved into Staraptor in the final round against Paul's Honchkrow during the PokéRinger competition and won it with Ash in Pursuing a Lofty Goal!.
Other
Staraptor first appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage!. Piplup unintentionally hit Staraptor with BubbleBeam and caused it to use Gust which wrecked Professor Rowan's lab.
A Staraptor belonging to Reggie appeared in Lost Leader Strategy! and taught Ash's Staravia Brave Bird. It made a brief cameo in Aiding the Enemy and in Saving the World From Ruins!.
After J dropped Ash out of her airship in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, he was saved by a Staraptor that Kellyn had captured with his Capture Styler.
Barry used a Staraptor in a battle against Ash's Chimchar in Barry's Busting Out All Over!. It appeared again in Steeling Peace of Mind!.
Ben used a Staraptor to stop the Pokémon Pinchers's pursuit against Latios in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One). It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP066
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Staraptor
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Ash's Pokédex
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Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon, and the evolved form of Staravia. Staraptor's ferocious nature means that it has no problem challenging much larger opponents.
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DP118
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Staraptor
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Ash's Pokédex
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Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon. Staraptor has an aggressive temperament and will bravely attack enemies that are far bigger than itself.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Staraptor is one of the Pokémon used by the Advanced level Grunt of Team Galactic. It was first used to take the Grunt to the destroyed camera machine used by Saturn in his fight against Paka and Uji. It was later used in the mugging of Mr. Berlitz and later to battle Diamond at the Galactic HQ.
Staraptor was later used by Castle Valet Darach in his battle against Platinum. It used a combination of Double Team and Roost to tire Platinum's Empoleon, but Empoleon's Blizzard eventually won out.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Staraptor is one of the Pokémon owned by Jun. It was used in battles against Hareta and Koya.
In the Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - the Comic manga
Like in the anime and the game (if the player is Summer), Ben uses a Staraptor as one of his Partners.
In the TCG
- Main article: Staraptor (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.
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Pearl
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The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
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Platinum
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It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
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HeartGold
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When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
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White
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Black 2
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It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
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When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Generation IV-V
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 475
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 485
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staraptor
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Staraptor in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Staraptor in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staraptor
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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PP
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TailwindBW
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Flying
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Status
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—%
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30
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Staraptor
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Staraptor is based on the white-cheeked starling, a common species of bird found throughout Asia, combined with a bird of prey. Although it largely resembles the starling in appearance, much of its inspiration comes from hawks and falcons, particularly its predatory nature and aerial speed. It also has strong similarities to the harpy eagle. The feathers hanging over its face are similar to the long-crested eagle.
Name origin
Staraptor is a combination of starling and raptor (a predatory bird).
Mukuhawk is a combination of 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and hawk.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ムクホーク Mukuhawk
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From 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and hawk
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French
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Etouraptor
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From étourneau and raptor
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Spanish
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Staraptor
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Same as English name
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German
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Staraptor
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Staraptor
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Same as English name
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Korean
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찌르호크 Jjireuhawk
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From 찌르레기 Jjireuraeggi and hawk
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Mandarin Chinese
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姆克鷹 Mǔ Kè Yīng
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means hawk/falcon/eagle.
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Cantonese Chinese
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Related articles
External links
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