Staraptor (Pokémon)

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Staraptor ムクホーク Mukuhawk #398
Artwork from D/P
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Predator Pokémon
Ability Intimidate Blue-Striped -----	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— Oblivia
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 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon such as Pidgeot or Swellow.

Behavior

Staraptor are highly aggressive and dangerous Template:Type2 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. Much like Taillow, Staraptor is a tenacious Pokémon, and never stops attacking even if it is injured. 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. 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 Pursuing a Lofty Goal!.

Pokédex entries

In the TCG

Main article: Staraptor (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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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  ( Flying ) Past ( Normal ) (Fly ×-) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

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

• Staraptor has the highest Attack stat of all dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
• Staraptor and Zangoose are the only non-Template:Type2s to naturally learn Close Combat. Rather than punching, Staraptor uses its talons and beak to tear and peck its foe.
• Its Pokédex color is Brown, despite being colored gray. Interestingly, its shiny version is brown.

Origin

Staraptor is based on the white-cheeked starling, a common species of bird found throughout Asia. It seems to draw some inspiration from hawks, in particular its predatory nature.

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

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