Staraptor (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Staraptor (disambiguation).

Staraptor ムクホーク Mukuhawk #398
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Predator Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate ----- Blue-Striped ----- Reckless Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #012 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-025 Oblivia R-230 N-172
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 54.9 lbs. Imperial 24.9 kg Metric 54.9 lbs./24.9 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 172 Battle Exp.: 1721*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Physiology

Staraptor bears a resemblance to a cross between a large gray and white starling and a hawk. It also shares similarities with the harpy eagle. Staraptor’s plumage is mainly a brownish-gray, but has white coloration on its forehead, throat, and chest. It also has black coloration on its crest, neck, and chest pattern, and black tipping on the tailfeathers. The stylized "M" pattern on the center of its chest resembles the first letter of its Japanese name (Mukuhawk). The downward-facing, red-tipped crest on its head makes it appear larger in order to frighten its enemies.

Gender differences

A female has a smaller white spot on its forehead.

Special abilities

Staraptor is the only Flying-type capable of using Close Combat.

Behavior

Staraptor are highly aggressive and dangerous Flying-type bird Pokémon. Much like Taillow, Staraptor is a tenacious Pokémon, and never stops attacking even if it is injured. When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. Staraptor fusses over the shape of its comb.

Habitat

Staraptor live in an array of habitats including open forest, grassland, wetland, mountains, and coniferous forests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Staraptor have the strength and the stamina to capture and eat prey larger than itself. They usually pursue their prey in the forest using their maneuverability.

In the anime

Staraptor in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Staraptor

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.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP066 Staraptor Ash's Pokédex Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon, and the evolved form of Staravia. Staraptor's ferocious nature means that it has no problem challenging much larger opponents. DP118 Staraptor Ash's Pokédex Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon. Staraptor has an aggressive temperament and will bravely attack enemies that are far bigger than itself.

In the manga

Staraptor in Pokémon Adventures

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.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger. Pearl The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon. Platinum It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb. HeartGold When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon. Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Staravia Platinum None Evolve Staravia HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Staravia Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Staravia (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chicole Path School Path Vien Forest Haruba Desert Boyleland Altru Park Ranger Union Ice Lake Chroma Road Chroma Highlands Shiver Camp Oil Field Hideout Capture Arena
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Dolce Island Cocona Village Rand's House Wireless Tower Hinder Cape Mitonga Road Faldera Island Sophian Road Tilikule Island Oblivia Ruins Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Everspring Valley Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope*
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Staravia

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 85		145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 475	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 1/3 ★☆☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 099 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1313 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 1818 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5 2323 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2828 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20 3333 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3434 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 4141 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4949 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15 5757 Final Gambit Fighting Special 0000— 100100% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
	Detect	Fighting	Status	—	—%	5
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Revenge*	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Staraptor in Generation V 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Staraptor can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Staraptor cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	TailwindBW	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 1.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Fly ×-) Browser entry   It creates gusts with its large wings to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Flying  Present ( Flying ) Past ( Flying ) Present (Fly ×-) Past (Cut ×1) Browser entry   It launches twisters.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Staraptor is a Caretaker of the Granite Zone. He likes all Attractions that involve flying, and he's a specialist at Pelipper's Circle Circuit!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Brave Bird Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Intimidate Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Hero Speed: ★★★★ Ability 3: Vanguard Evolves from Staravia when its Attack is 92 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Muneshige and Munezane

Evolution

Unevolved Starly  Normal  Flying

Level 14 →

First Evolution Staravia  Normal  Flying

Level 34 →

Second Evolution Staraptor  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Staraptor images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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

Language Title Meaning Japanese ムクホーク Mukuhawk From 椋鳥 mukudori (gray starling) and hawk French Etouraptor From étourneau and raptor Spanish Staraptor Same as English name German Staraptor Same as English name Italian Staraptor Same as English name Korean 찌르호크 Jjireuhawk From 찌르레기 Jjireuraeggi and hawk Mandarin Chinese 姆克鷹 Mǔ Kè Yīng Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means hawk/falcon/eagle. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Staraptor

External links

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