Staraptor (Pokémon)

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

Staraptor Predator Pokémon ムクホーク Mukuhawk #398 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate Cacophony Cacophony Reckless Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Staraptor 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 54.9 lbs. 24.9 kg Staraptor 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 172 Gen. IV Unknown IV 218 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Staraptor 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
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 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 fly effortlessly while carrying a small Pokémon. Upon evolution, this Pokémon leaves its flock to live alone. It can be highly aggressive, persistently attacking even larger foes in spite of illness or injury.

In the anime

Staraptor in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Staraptor

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

In the manga

Staraptor in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 Omega Alpha Adventure 15, Norman was revealed to own a Staraptor. It was used to attack Rayquaza.

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. It evolved sometime prior to Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!.

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

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Generations IV-V

Generation VI onward

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Side game data

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: Shadows of Almia Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Fly ×-) Browser entry R-025 It creates gusts with its large wings to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Flying Poké Assist: (present) Flying Field move: (present) (Fly ×-) Poké Assist: (past) Flying Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-230/N-172 It launches twisters.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● 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!
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Brave Bird Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Intimidate Ability 2: Hero Ability 3: Vanguard Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Staravia when its Attack is 92 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Muneshige and Munezane
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 60 - 120 10 #287 Stabilize+ Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 198 Base Attack: 234 Base Defense: 131 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Wing Attack, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Heat Wave, Close Combat

Evolution

Unevolved Starly  Normal  Flying

Level 14 →

First evolution Staravia  Normal  Flying

Level 34 →

Second evolution Staraptor  Normal  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Staraptor images on the 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 and hawk French Étouraptor From étourneau and raptor Spanish Staraptor Same as English name German Staraptor Same as English name Italian Staraptor Same as English name Korean 찌르호크 Jjiruhawk 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 Thai มุคูฮอว์ก Mukuhawk Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Staraptor

External links

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