Staraptor (Japanese: ムクホーク Mukuhawk) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Staravia starting at level 34. It is the final form of Starly.
Biology
Staraptor is a grayish-brown, avian Pokémon similar to a large bird of prey. It has small, red eyes and a thin, yellow beak with a black tip. There is a circular white patch on its forehead, which is smaller on the female. Larger white markings cover the front of its throat and chest, separated by a black ruff encircling the shoulders. A red-tipped black crest extends over its head, nearly reaching the tip of its beak. Staraptor is fussy about the shape of this comb, which it uses to appear larger and frighten enemies. It has large wings, five black-tipped tail feathers, and yellow feet with black talons. Its powerful wing and leg muscles allow it to fly effortlessly while carrying other Pokémon, small or large.
Upon evolution, this Pokémon leaves its flock to live alone, as it has become strong enough to take care of itself. It can be highly aggressive, persistently attacking even larger foes in spite of illness or injury.
Evolution
Staraptor evolves from Staravia and is the final form of Starly.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#012 | | Johto
#— | | 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 | | |
| Generation V | | | Unova
#— | | Black | It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb. | | White | | Black 2 | It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb. | | White 2 | | |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
Coastal #101 | | Hoenn
#— | | X | The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon. | | Y | When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings. | | Omega Ruby | The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon. | | Alpha Sapphire | When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings. | | |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#012 | | Hisui
#014 | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. | | Brilliant Diamond | It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger than itself. | | Shining Pearl | The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon. | | Legends: Arceus | 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. | | |
| Generation IX | | Paldea
#99 | | Kitakami
#30 | | Blueberry
#— | | Scarlet | When Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings. | | Violet | It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb. | | |
Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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In side games
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
| Generation IV | | | MD Time | MD Darkness | | | MD Sky | | | Ranger: SoA | | 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 | | | Rumble | | | PokéPark Wii | | | Ranger: GS | | Dolce Island, Cocona Village, Rand's House, Wireless Tower, Hinder Cape, Mitonga Road, Faldera Island, Sophian Road, Tilikule Island, Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple | | | |
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| Generation VIII | | | This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games. | | |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generations IV-V
Generation VI onward
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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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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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Staraptor
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Staraptor
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Staraptor
- 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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- 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
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Pokémon Rumble Rush  | Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds | Base HP: 56 | | | Base Attack: 79 | Base Defense: 52 | Base Speed: 70 | | |
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Evolution data
Sprites
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Ash's Staravia evolved into a Staraptor during the final round against Paul's Honchkrow during the Squallville PokéRinger competition, which he won.
Other
Staraptor debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!. Piplup unintentionally hit Staraptor with Bubble Beam and caused it to use Whirlwind, which wrecked Professor Rowan's lab.
In Lost Leader Strategy!, Reggie's Staraptor was the final Pokémon he used in his battle with Ash; it was defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle. In Crossing the Battle Line!, Staraptor taught Ash's Staravia Brave Bird. It reappeared in Aiding the Enemy and Saving the World From Ruins!.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), Kellyn captured a Staraptor with his Capture Styler and used it to save Ash after J dropped him out of her airship.
In Barry's Busting Out All Over!, Barry used a Staraptor during a battle against Chimchar. It reappeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!.
In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), Ben captured a Staraptor with his Capture Styler and used it to stop the Pokémon Pinchers' pursuit of Latios. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode.
In A Relay in the Sky!, Orson used a Staraptor during the second leg of the Pokémon Sky Relay and took over the ribbon from Orson's Staravia. It was successfully able to deliver his ribbon to Orson's Starly for the final leg.
Minor appearances
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Staraptor raced Mewtwo.
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. | |
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Rival, Barry was revealed to own a Staraptor. It was seen defeating Palmer's Dragonite and then losing to his Rhyperior in the Battle Tower.
Bidoof's Big Stand
A wild Staraptor appeared at the beginning of Bidoof's Big Stand. It chased after the titular Bidoof until it got scared away by an Aura Sphere. Later in the episode, Bidoof faces off against another Staraptor, this time under the ownership of a Trainer, during the Pokémon League finals.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
A Staraptor briefly appeared in Breathe Together, under the ownership of Larry.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A 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. It first appeared in Great Gible.
A Staraptor appeared in a flashback in Tackling Tangrowth.
A Staraptor was used by Darach in his battle against Platinum in Getting the Drop on Gallade II. It used a combination of Double Team and Roost to tire Platinum's Empoleon, but Empoleon's Blizzard eventually won out.
In PS611, Norman was revealed to own a Staraptor. It was used to attack Rayquaza.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Staraptor is one of the Pokémon owned by Jun. It was used in battles against Hareta and Koya. It evolved sometime prior to Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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)
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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| More languages |  Hindi | मैहॉक Myhawk | From मैना myna and hawk |  Thai | มุคูฮอว์ก Mukhuhok | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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