Staraptor (Pokémon)

Staraptor ムクホーク Mukuhawk

Artwork from Diamond/Pearl

Types Species  Normal  Flying  Predator Pokémon Ability Exp. at 100 Intimidate 1,059,860 Pokédex National #398 Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #012 Browser Fiore R— Almia R-025 Height Weight 3'11" 54.9 lbs. Pokédex color Body style Footprint Catch rate Brown 45 Gender ratio   50% male   50% female Egg groups Egg cycles Flying 16 (4080 steps) EV yield HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 172 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex On Smogon Pokédex On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex On Marriland Pokédex On Serebii's Pokédex: Generation IV (Spin-Off games) On Ultimate Pokémon Center Pokédex 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. The "M" on the center of its chest resembles the first letter of its Japanese name (Mukuhawk). The downward 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 have enough strength to carry a person on its back and fly to distant places. They can also fly at very high speeds, presumably around the speed of other fully-evolved Flying-type Pokémon such as Pidgeot or Swellow.

Behavior

Staraptor are highly aggressive and dangerous Flying-type bird Pokémon. They often live alone, or with a mate. They are found during the day often soaring high in the sky searching for prey below. In the mornings and the evenings, they are found at their favorite roost, preening or eating their catch. At night, they roost high in their favorite trees.

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. Despite its predatory nature, it's occasionally found with the Yache Berry.

In the anime

Staraptor in the anime

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!.

Ash's Staravia evolved into Staraptor in the final round against Paul's Honchkrow during the PokéRinger competition in DP118.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Staraptor (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Staraptor is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 1.5%	IQ Group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Flying	Poké Assist: ( Flying )	Field Move: (Fly)
"It creates gusts with its large wings to attack."

Evolution

	Unevolved	→ Level 14	First evolution	→ Level 34	Second evolution
	Starly  Normal  Flying		Staravia  Normal  Flying		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
				NO SPRITES AVAILABLE

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

Trivia

• Staraptor has the highest Attack stat of all dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
• Staraptor and Zangoose are the only non-Fighting-types to naturally learn Close Combat. Rather than punching, Staraptor uses its talons and beak to tear and peck its foe.
• Staraptor's Platinum sprite is similar to its Sugimori artwork.
• Its ability to use Close Combat is reminiscent of cock fighting.
• It's Pokédex color is Brown, despite being colored Gray. However, its shiny color scheme is mostly brown. It shares this trait with Bronzor and Bronzong.

Origin

Staraptor appears to be based on an adult starling with traits of hawks.

Name origin

Starling and raptor, which refers to predatory birds. Mukuhawk is derived from 椋鳥 mukudori, gray starling, and the English word hawk.

In other languages

• German: Staraptor
• French: Etouraptor - From étourneau (starling) and raptor.

• Korean: 찌르호크 Jjireuhawk

Related articles

• Ash's Staraptor

External links

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