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'''Ash's Staraptor''' (Japanese: '''サトシのムクホーク''' ''Satoshi's Mukuhawk'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], and his twenty-eighth overall.
'''Ash's Staraptor''' (Japanese: '''サトシのムクホーク''' ''Satoshi's Mukuhawk'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], and his twenty-ninth overall.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===History===
===History===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
[[File:Ash Starly.png|As a {{p|Starly}}|220px|thumb|left]]
[[File:Ash Staravia depressed.png|thumb|left|220px|Staravia feeling dejected over not being picked for a Gym battle]]
Ash caught him as a {{p|Starly}} in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' while searching for {{AP|Pikachu}}, who was missing due to the antics of {{TRT}}. {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} was swinging through the trees and accidentally bumped into Starly, so the two Pokémon battled. Weakened by Aipom, Starly was captured and immediately used in the search for Pikachu. In ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide]]'', he successfully found Pikachu. Later Starly had his first battle against another Starly belonging to [[Paul]] and lost.  
Ash caught Staraptor as a {{p|Starly}} in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' while searching for {{AP|Pikachu}}, who was missing due to the antics of {{TRT}}. {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} was swinging through the trees and accidentally bumped into Starly, so the two Pokémon {{pkmn|battle}}d. Weakened by Aipom, Starly was captured and immediately used in the search for Pikachu. In ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'', it successfully found Pikachu. Later, Starly lost its first battle against another Starly belonging to [[Paul]].  


In ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]'', Starly evolved into a {{p|Staravia}} during a battle with {{TRT}}. Immediately after his evolution, Staravia had perfectly learned Aerial Ace. Evolving has also allowed him to grow much stronger and become very useful in searches.
In ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]'', Starly evolved into a {{p|Staravia}} during a battle with {{TRT}}. Immediately after its evolution, Staravia had perfectly learned Aerial Ace. Evolving had also made it stronger and it became more useful in searches.


Staravia was the only one of Ash's Pokémon who didn't participate in Ash's first Sinnoh [[Gym]] battle against [[Roark]], he was upset by this but promised by Ash he would be involved in the next Gym Battle.  
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]'', Staravia was the only one of Ash's Pokémon who didn't participate in Ash's first [[Sinnoh]] [[Gym]] battle against [[Roark]]. It was upset by this, but Ash promised it would be involved in the next Gym battle.
[[File:DP037.png|thumb|220px|Staravia defeating Gardenia's Cherubi]]
In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', Ash used Staravia as his second Pokémon in his unofficial two-on-two battle against [[Gardenia]]. It went up against her speedy {{p|Turtwig}}, as Ash used it thinking a {{t|Flying}} type would be faster, but was quickly proven otherwise and defeated, costing Ash the battle. In ''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'', Ash used Staravia as his second Pokémon in his official [[Eterna Gym]] battle against Gardenia. It went up against {{p|Cherubi}}. Due to Cherubi's {{a|Chlorophyll}} [[Ability]], it could maneuver fast across the battlefield. Despite this, though, the {{pkmn|category|Cherry Pokémon}} was eventually defeated by Staravia. Staravia's next opponent was Turtwig, who once again defeated its Flying-type opponent, although not without taking a hit this time.


In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', Ash used Staravia as his second Pokémon in his unofficial two vs two battle against [[Gardenia]], he went up against her speedy {{p|Turtwig}}, as Ash used him thinking a {{type|Flying}} would be faster. Staravia used a fast Wing Attack but Turtwig was faster. Staravia used multiple Quick Attacks, all of which were dodged. He then went for an Aerial Ace, which Ash assumed was unavoidable, but Turtwig was even able to dodge Aerial Ace, causing Staravia to crash into some grass, but he later got out. Turtwig then used {{m|Leaf Storm}} which was very powerful and knocked him into a tree, knocking him out and causing Gardenia to win the battle.
[[File:Ash Staravia learning Brave Bird.png|thumb|left|220px|Staravia training to learn Brave Bird]]
In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Staravia was used in the semi-finals of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. It was paired off with [[Paul's Torterra]] and was up against [[Brock's Croagunk]] and [[Holly]]'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Paul showed total disregard for Ash, ordering Torterra to blast Farfetch'd with Hyper Beam, not caring that Staravia was also hit. Once Torterra was done [[Recharge|recharging]], it defeated Croagunk as well, winning the battle without Staravia's help.


In ''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'', Ash used Staravia as his second Pokémon in his [[Eterna Gym]] Battle against Gardenia, he went up against {{p|Cherubi}}. Cherubi launched an instant {{m|Solar Beam}}, due to the {{weather|harsh sunlight}}. However Staravia dodged and then he launched a Wing Attack, however Cherubi dodged thanks to its quick speed assisted by its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability. Cherubi tried to use Solar Beam, but it failed due to clouds covering the sun. Cherubi switched to {{m|Magical Leaf}} and Ash got Staravia to fly up into the sky, causing Magical Leaf to fail as he was out of reach. Ash had Staravia come down slowly and then he used Wing Attack, with Cherubi unable to dodge due to the sun blinding Cherubi. Staravia used Quick Attack and then Aerial Ace successfully on Cherubi defeating the Cherry Pokémon. Gardenia then used her second Pokémon, Turtwig, which Staravia showing slight anger, since he lost the last time. Staravia used Wing Attack but the Tiny Leaf Pokémon easily dodged it, just like last battle. Staravia then used multiple Wing Attacks, all of which were dodged. Staravia then used Wing Attack near the ground causing Turtwig to move backwards and eventually fall into a tree, trapping it. This allowed Staravia to launch and hit a powerful and super-effective Aerial Ace, but this also freed Turtwig. Staravia used Wing Attack but Turtwig then launched a {{m|Leech Seed}} in response, causing Staravia's health to be drained, Turtwig then launched a fast Tackle, defeating Staravia again.  
After seeing [[Reggie]]'s {{p|Staraptor}} use the powerful Brave Bird attack in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach it to Staravia. In the third Sinnoh [[Gym]] battle, Staravia defeated [[Maylene]]'s {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Meditite}}, as well as successfully mastering Brave Bird. Soon after, it was defeated by {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}.
[[File:Ash Squallville PokéRinger.png|thumb|220px|Staraptor and Ash after winning Squallville PokéRinger competition]]
In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', Ash learned that a [[PokéRinger]] competition was going to be held in [[Squallville]] and decided to enter with Staravia. During the event, Ash and Staravia defeated their opponents to reach the final round, where they found themselves against Paul and his {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. Although Staravia initially struggled to deal with Honchkrow's {{stat|speed}}, it evolved into Staraptor thanks partly to Ash's encouragement and learned {{m|Close Combat}}. It then managed to outspeed the Big Boss Pokémon to make Ash the winner of the [[Squallville PokéRinger]].


In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Staravia was used in the semi-finals of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. It was paired off with [[Paul's Torterra]] and was up against [[Brock's Croagunk]] and [[Holly]]'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Paul showed total disregard for Ash, ordering Torterra to blast Farfetch'd with Hyper Beam, not caring that Staravia was hit as well. With Farfetch'd out, Croagunk challenged Torterra and managed to damage it with a powerful Brick Break to the head. Before Croagunk could follow up, Torterra recharged and hit Croagunk with Leaf Storm, winning the round single-handedly.
In ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', Staraptor was the second Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Candice]], going up against her {{p|Medicham}}. It was chosen as Ash wanted to attack from the air and had a type advantage. While struggling a bit, Staraptor was indeed able to defeat Medicham, after which it was recalled. It later went up against Candice's last Pokémon, {{p|Abomasnow}}, but was knocked out by a single [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] {{m|Ice Punch}}.


After seeing [[Reggie]]'s {{p|Staraptor}} use the powerful Brave Bird attack in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach it to Staravia. In the third Sinnoh [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, Staravia defeated [[Maylene]]'s {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Meditite}}, as well as successfully mastering Brave Bird.  
It participated in {{Ash}} and [[Paul]]'s [[Full Battle]] in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', where it went up against Torterra and {{p|Weavile}} after {{AP|Gliscor}} had previously battled the former. Of its two opponents, Staraptor was able to defeat Weavile, giving Ash his first knockout in the battle. It was then recalled afterward. In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', it fought against [[Paul's Ursaring]] but ended up getting overpowered and knocked out by the Hibernator Pokémon.
[[File:Ash Staraptor defeating Nando Roserade.png|thumb|250px|left|Staraptor defeating Nando's Roserade]]
In ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', Staraptor, along with the rest of Ash's Sinnoh team, was under the care of [[Nurse Joy]] in the [[Lake Acuity]] [[Pokémon Center]], suffering bodily repercussions from the rough Full Battle loss against Paul. Later, it helped rescue Pikachu from {{TRT}} by knocking [[James's Carnivine]] out with a single Aerial Ace before blasting them off with another one.


[[File:Ash Staravia.png|thumb|left|220px|As a {{p|Staravia}}]]
Staraptor was the first Pokémon used during Ash's [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] battle against Nando in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', where it battled against {{TP|Nando|Roserade}}. It was able to defeat it with a single Brave Bird but was then defeated by Nando's {{p|Armaldo}}'s super effective {{m|Rock Blast}}.
In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', Ash learned that a [[PokéRinger]] competition was going to be held in [[Squallville]] and decided to enter with Staravia. During the event, Ash and Staravia were able to defeat their opponents to reach the final round, where they found themselves against Paul and his {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. Although Staravia initially struggled to deal with Honchkrow's {{stat|speed}}, he evolved into Staraptor thanks in part to Ash's encouragement and learned Close Combat. He then managed to outspeed the {{pkmn|category|Big Boss Pokémon}} to make Ash the winner of the [[Squallville PokéRinger]]. This marked Ash's first victory over his [[rival]] Paul.


In ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', Staraptor was the second Pokémon in his Gym Battle against [[Candice]], going up against her {{p|Medicham}}. He was chosen as Ash wanted to attack from the air and had a type-advantage. His Quick Attack was countered by Medicham's {{m|Confusion}} and was then flung into the ground. His Aerial Ace was blocked but then used Close Combat against it, Medicham hit Staraptor with {{m|Fire Punch}} but then he knocked it out with Brave Bird. He was later recalled. He later went up against Candice's last Pokémon, {{p|Abomasnow}}. He went for an Aerial Ace, but was blocked and knocked out by a single {{m|Ice Punch}}.
In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', Staraptor was used against Paul's {{p|Gastrodon}} during Ash and Paul's second Full Battle at the Lily of the Valley Conference. Ash struggled because Paul taught Gastrodon to use [[Counter Shield]] and eventually recalled Staraptor. Later on, in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'', Ash called Staraptor out again after {{AP|Buizel}} fell to Paul's {{p|Drapion}}. However, it was unable to triumph against the superior power of Drapion's {{m|Cross Poison}} and {{m|Toxic Spikes}}.


He participated in {{Ash}} and [[Paul]]'s [[Full Battle]] in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', where he went up against {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} and [[Paul#Pokémon|Weavile]] after {{AP|Gliscor}} had previously battled the former. Paul predicted that Staraptor would be used against Torterra next and kept it in long enough to immediately strike the Predator Pokémon with a [[super effective]] {{m|Stone Edge}} before switching for Weavile. Despite this and his type-disadvantage, he managed to defeat Weavile with Close Combat and Brave Bird, giving Ash the first win of the battle. He was then recalled afterwards. In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', he also fought against [[Paul's Ursaring]]. After dodging a {{m|Hammer Arm}}, hitting it with Aerial Ace, and surviving a {{m|Focus Blast}}, the Hibernator Pokémon stopped Close Combat with a direct hit from {{m|Slash}} and defeated him with the next Hammer Arm.
Ash left Staraptor at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] when he decided to go to [[Unova]].


Staraptor was the first Pokémon used during Ash's battle against Nando in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', where he battled against {{TP|Nando|Roserade}}. He was able to defeat it with a single Brave Bird attack, but was defeated by Nando's {{p|Armaldo}}'s super effective {{m|Rock Blast}}.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
[[File:Ash and Staraptor.png|thumb|220px|Staraptor and Ash]]
It was mentioned in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'' by Professor Oak that Staraptor would sometimes have air races with {{AP|Swellow}} at the lab, and {{AP|Unfezant}} would make a good addition to those races.


In ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'', he was used against Paul's {{p|Gastrodon}}. Ash realized that Paul's Gastrodon could use Counter Shield, and Staraptor was hit by the technique. When Gastrodon slammed him on the ground, he managed to use Close Combat on the ground to get away, but was hit with an {{m|Ice Beam}} in the process. He started to show signs of tiring, so Ash decided to recall him in place of {{AP|Buizel}}. Later on, in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'', Ash called Staraptor out again after {{AP|Buizel}} fell to Paul's {{p|Drapion}}. However, he was unable to triumph against the superior power of Drapion's {{m|Cross Poison}} and {{m|Toxic Spikes}}.
Staraptor was later reunited with Ash in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', where it and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.


Ash left Staraptor at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] when he decided to go to [[Unova]].
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Staraptor, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. During the visit, it helped train [[Ash's Dragonite]] and later watched the battle between Ash and Paul. Before Ash left, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.
 
From ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'' onwards, Staraptor watched Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] matches against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, and {{an|Leon}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Staraptor appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against [[Leon's Charizard]]. After Ash won the battle, Staraptor joined the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab in celebrating their Trainer's victory.


====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', Staraptor, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.
He was mentioned in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'' by Professor Oak, who mentioned that Staraptor would sometimes have air races with {{AP|Swellow}} at the lab, and {{AP|Unfezant}} would make a good addition to those races.


Staraptor was later reunited with Ash in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', where he and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.
In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Staraptor assisted Ash in looking for a missing {{p|Charmander}} around Oak's lab, but to no avail.


===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash and Staraptor.png|Staraptor and Ash|214px|thumb|right]]
As a Starly, it mostly performed duties done by {{Ash}}'s other bird Pokémon, such as scouting and bursting {{TRT}}'s balloon. As a Staravia, it loved battling to the point of sulking when Ash didn't choose it to participate in his first Sinnoh Gym battle. Staravia was very adamant about training, which was evident in its determination to master {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}. When Staravia evolved into Staraptor, its personality changed, becoming fierce, fast, and proud but always maintaining an undeterred loyalty to Ash and a love for battling.
As a {{p|Starly}}, he mostly performed duties done by {{Ash}}'s other bird Pokémon, such as scouting and bursting {{TRT}}'s balloon. As a {{p|Staravia}}, he loved battling to the point of sulking when Ash didn't choose him to participate in his first Gym battle. Staravia was very adamant about training, which was evident in his determination to master Aerial Ace and Brave Bird. When Staravia evolved into {{p|Staraptor}}, his personality changed, and he became fierce, fast, and proud, but always maintaining an undeterred loyalty to Ash and a love for battling.
 
Since being left at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab, Staraptor became good friends with Ash's other {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and would do races with them, particularly with {{AP|Swellow}}.
 
===Appearance===
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===Moves used===
===Moves used===
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{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|rec=yes|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
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*In the dub, Starly used {{m|Whirlwind}} instead of {{m|Gust}}, since the Starly evolutionary family cannot legally learn Gust but can learn Whirlwind. After it evolved into Staravia though, the move has been consistently dubbed as Gust, first being called as such in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]''.
*In the dub, Starly used {{m|Whirlwind}} instead of {{m|Gust}}, since the Starly evolutionary family could not legally learn Gust at the time, but could learn Whirlwind. After it evolved into Staravia though, the move has been consistently dubbed as Gust, first being called as such in ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]''.
 
===Artwork===
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| Artwork from the 2009 McDonald's Pokémon Calendar
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Poster for<br>''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Staravia PDP.png|thumb|200px|right|Staravia in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
[[File:Ash Staravia PDP.png|thumb|200px|Staravia in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Ash's Staraptor appears as a Staravia in ''[[PDP11|Friendship Power]]''. Ash used him in battle against a powerful {{p|Garchomp}}. Unlike the anime, it was not shown if he caught it as a Starly or not.
Ash's Staravia appeared in ''[[PDP11|Friendship Power]]'', where Ash used it to battle against a powerful {{p|Garchomp}}. Unlike the anime, it was not shown if he caught it as a Starly or not.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Despite the fact Staraptor and other members of his evolution family know {{m|Gust}}, it is impossible for {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, or {{p|Staraptor}} to learn it in the games. This error was also present in the Japanese version. The dub changed it to {{m|Whirlwind}} in Starly's initial appearance, but left it as Gust until ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', after Starly had evolved into Staravia, when it was dubbed as Whirlwind again, and has been since.
* For [[DP015]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ash's Staravia. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「ムックルが　ムクムクしんか　ムクバード」 ''"{{tt|Mukkuru|Starly}} evolves abruptly, {{tt|Mukubird|Staravia}}."''
* For ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ash's Staravia. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「ムックルが　ムクムクしんか　ムクバード」 ''"{{tt|Mukkuru|Starly}} evolves abruptly, {{tt|Mukubird|Staravia}}."''
* Though Staraptor is confirmed to be male, the Czech dub refers to him as female. The same happens in the Latin American Spanish dub.
* Staravia's evolution to Staraptor was first revealed in a Japanese movie poster for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
* Staravia's evolution to Staraptor was first revealed in a Japanese movie poster for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
* Out of all of Ash's bird-like Pokémon (not including {{AP|Noctowl}}, who was fully evolved when caught), Staraptor took the longest amount of episodes to reach his final form with 116. His {{AP|Talonflame}} needed 83 episodes, {{AP|Pidgeot}} 78 episodes, {{AP|Swellow}} 76 episodes, and {{AP|Unfezant}} taking 66 episodes to fully evolve.
* When he entered as a Staravia, Staraptor was the second of Ash's Pokémon to evolve during a [[PokéRinger]] tournament. The first was {{AP|Swellow}}, who entered as a Taillow.
* Staraptor, as a Starly, is the only Pokémon to date that Ash caught without {{AP|Pikachu}} with him.
* Staraptor, as a Starly, is the only Pokémon to date that Ash caught without {{AP|Pikachu}} with him.
* Out of all of Ash's bird Pokémon (not including {{AP|Noctowl}}, who was fully evolved when caught), Staraptor took the longest amount of episodes to reach its final form with 116.
** However, Staraptor, as a Starly, took the shortest to evolve out of any of Ash's bird Pokémon, evolving just 11 episodes after its capture.
* Staraptor is the only Pokémon of Ash's that shares an English voice actress with him.
* In the Czech and Latin American Spanish dub, Staraptor is referred to as female.


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 22 April 2024

Ash's Staraptor
サトシのムクホーク Satoshi's Mukuhawk
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Ash's Staraptor
Debuts in Two Degrees of Separation!
Caught at Route 202
Evolves in A Staravia is Born!
Pursuing a Lofty Goal!
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location Professor Oak's Laboratory
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This Pokémon spent 11 episodes as Starly and 105 episodes as Staravia.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Starly Kiyotaka Furushima Sarah Natochenny
As Staravia Kiyotaka Furushima Sarah Natochenny
As Staraptor Katsuyuki Konishi Sarah Natochenny

Ash's Staraptor (Japanese: サトシのムクホーク Satoshi's Mukuhawk) was the first Pokémon that Ash caught in the Sinnoh region, and his twenty-ninth overall.

In the anime

History

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Staravia feeling dejected over not being picked for a Gym battle

Ash caught Staraptor as a Starly in Two Degrees of Separation! while searching for Pikachu, who was missing due to the antics of Team Rocket. Aipom was swinging through the trees and accidentally bumped into Starly, so the two Pokémon battled. Weakened by Aipom, Starly was captured and immediately used in the search for Pikachu. In When Pokémon Worlds Collide!, it successfully found Pikachu. Later, Starly lost its first battle against another Starly belonging to Paul.

In A Staravia is Born!, Starly evolved into a Staravia during a battle with Team Rocket. Immediately after its evolution, Staravia had perfectly learned Aerial Ace. Evolving had also made it stronger and it became more useful in searches.

In A Gruff Act to Follow!, Staravia was the only one of Ash's Pokémon who didn't participate in Ash's first Sinnoh Gym battle against Roark. It was upset by this, but Ash promised it would be involved in the next Gym battle.

Staravia defeating Gardenia's Cherubi

In The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!, Ash used Staravia as his second Pokémon in his unofficial two-on-two battle against Gardenia. It went up against her speedy Turtwig, as Ash used it thinking a Flying type would be faster, but was quickly proven otherwise and defeated, costing Ash the battle. In The Grass Menagerie!, Ash used Staravia as his second Pokémon in his official Eterna Gym battle against Gardenia. It went up against Cherubi. Due to Cherubi's Chlorophyll Ability, it could maneuver fast across the battlefield. Despite this, though, the Cherry Pokémon was eventually defeated by Staravia. Staravia's next opponent was Turtwig, who once again defeated its Flying-type opponent, although not without taking a hit this time.

Staravia training to learn Brave Bird

In Smells Like Team Spirit!, Staravia was used in the semi-finals of the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. It was paired off with Paul's Torterra and was up against Brock's Croagunk and Holly's Farfetch'd. Paul showed total disregard for Ash, ordering Torterra to blast Farfetch'd with Hyper Beam, not caring that Staravia was also hit. Once Torterra was done recharging, it defeated Croagunk as well, winning the battle without Staravia's help.

After seeing Reggie's Staraptor use the powerful Brave Bird attack in Lost Leader Strategy!, Ash was inspired to teach it to Staravia. In the third Sinnoh Gym battle, Staravia defeated Maylene's Machoke and Meditite, as well as successfully mastering Brave Bird. Soon after, it was defeated by Lucario.

Staraptor and Ash after winning Squallville PokéRinger competition

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Ash learned that a PokéRinger competition was going to be held in Squallville and decided to enter with Staravia. During the event, Ash and Staravia defeated their opponents to reach the final round, where they found themselves against Paul and his Honchkrow. Although Staravia initially struggled to deal with Honchkrow's speed, it evolved into Staraptor thanks partly to Ash's encouragement and learned Close Combat. It then managed to outspeed the Big Boss Pokémon to make Ash the winner of the Squallville PokéRinger.

In Sliding Into Seventh!, Staraptor was the second Pokémon in his Gym battle against Candice, going up against her Medicham. It was chosen as Ash wanted to attack from the air and had a type advantage. While struggling a bit, Staraptor was indeed able to defeat Medicham, after which it was recalled. It later went up against Candice's last Pokémon, Abomasnow, but was knocked out by a single super-effective Ice Punch.

It participated in Ash and Paul's Full Battle in Pedal to the Mettle!, where it went up against Torterra and Weavile after Gliscor had previously battled the former. Of its two opponents, Staraptor was able to defeat Weavile, giving Ash his first knockout in the battle. It was then recalled afterward. In Evolving Strategies!, it fought against Paul's Ursaring but ended up getting overpowered and knocked out by the Hibernator Pokémon.

Staraptor defeating Nando's Roserade

In Uncrushing Defeat!, Staraptor, along with the rest of Ash's Sinnoh team, was under the care of Nurse Joy in the Lake Acuity Pokémon Center, suffering bodily repercussions from the rough Full Battle loss against Paul. Later, it helped rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket by knocking James's Carnivine out with a single Aerial Ace before blasting them off with another one.

Staraptor was the first Pokémon used during Ash's Lily of the Valley Conference battle against Nando in League Unleashed!, where it battled against Roserade. It was able to defeat it with a single Brave Bird but was then defeated by Nando's Armaldo's super effective Rock Blast.

In Familiarity Breeds Strategy!, Staraptor was used against Paul's Gastrodon during Ash and Paul's second Full Battle at the Lily of the Valley Conference. Ash struggled because Paul taught Gastrodon to use Counter Shield and eventually recalled Staraptor. Later on, in A Real Rival Rouser!, Ash called Staraptor out again after Buizel fell to Paul's Drapion. However, it was unable to triumph against the superior power of Drapion's Cross Poison and Toxic Spikes.

Ash left Staraptor at Professor Oak's Laboratory when he decided to go to Unova.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Staraptor and Ash

It was mentioned in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! by Professor Oak that Staraptor would sometimes have air races with Swellow at the lab, and Unfezant would make a good addition to those races.

Staraptor was later reunited with Ash in The Dream Continues!, where it and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Staraptor, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!. During the visit, it helped train Ash's Dragonite and later watched the battle between Ash and Paul. Before Ash left, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

From Battling as Hard as Stone! onwards, Staraptor watched Ash's Masters Eight Tournament matches against Steven, Cynthia, and Leon. In Partners in Time!, Staraptor appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's Charizard. After Ash won the battle, Staraptor joined the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab in celebrating their Trainer's victory.

In Heroes Unite!, Staraptor, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.

In The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!, Staraptor assisted Ash in looking for a missing Charmander around Oak's lab, but to no avail.

Personality and characteristics

As a Starly, it mostly performed duties done by Ash's other bird Pokémon, such as scouting and bursting Team Rocket's balloon. As a Staravia, it loved battling to the point of sulking when Ash didn't choose it to participate in his first Sinnoh Gym battle. Staravia was very adamant about training, which was evident in its determination to master Aerial Ace and Brave Bird. When Staravia evolved into Staraptor, its personality changed, becoming fierce, fast, and proud but always maintaining an undeterred loyalty to Ash and a love for battling.

Since being left at Professor Oak's lab, Staraptor became good friends with Ash's other Flying-type Pokémon and would do races with them, particularly with Swellow.

Appearance

As a Starly As a Staravia
Ash Starly.png Ash Staravia.png

Moves used

Ash Staraptor Quick Attack.png
Using Quick Attack
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Using Wing Attack
as a Starly
Move First Used In
Gust Two Degrees of Separation!*
Quick Attack † Two Degrees of Separation!
Wing Attack Two Degrees of Separation!
Aerial Ace † A Staravia is Born!
Brave Bird † Crossing the Battle Line!
Close Combat † Pursuing a Lofty Goal!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
  • In the dub, Starly used Whirlwind instead of Gust, since the Starly evolutionary family could not legally learn Gust at the time, but could learn Whirlwind. After it evolved into Staravia though, the move has been consistently dubbed as Gust, first being called as such in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!.

Artwork

Sinnoh group.png DP trio Christmas.png Ash Starly DP.png To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png
Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl 		Artwork from the 2009 McDonald's Pokémon Calendar Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl 		Poster for
Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master

In the manga

Staravia in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Ash's Staravia appeared in Friendship Power, where Ash used it to battle against a powerful Garchomp. Unlike the anime, it was not shown if he caught it as a Starly or not.

In the TCG

Ash's Staraptor is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as a Pokémon Pokémon M. The following is a list of related cards.

Ash's Staraptor
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Staraptor Pokémon M Colorless       Movie Commemoration Random Pack   018/022
 


Trivia

  • For DP015, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Ash's Staravia. He writes this senryū about it: 「ムックルが　ムクムクしんか　ムクバード」 "Mukkuru evolves abruptly, Mukubird."
  • Staravia's evolution to Staraptor was first revealed in a Japanese movie poster for Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
  • Staraptor, as a Starly, is the only Pokémon to date that Ash caught without Pikachu with him.
  • Out of all of Ash's bird Pokémon (not including Noctowl, who was fully evolved when caught), Staraptor took the longest amount of episodes to reach its final form with 116.
    • However, Staraptor, as a Starly, took the shortest to evolve out of any of Ash's bird Pokémon, evolving just 11 episodes after its capture.
  • Staraptor is the only Pokémon of Ash's that shares an English voice actress with him.
  • In the Czech and Latin American Spanish dub, Staraptor is referred to as female.

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Starly, Staravia, and Staraptor.


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