Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Staraptor's Attack does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.
The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Staraptor Weakness
Type-wise, Staraptor takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Staraptor leans offensive (base 120 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Infernape's Close Combat hits Staraptor for 72-85%. Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (123-145%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Infernape builds →Close Combat72-85% U Turn14-17% Fire Blast53-63% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed55-65% Outrage123-145%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x122-144%KO | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
The three-stage chain from Starly through Staravia ends here at Staraptor. Want more? Breed for Starly eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Starly pushed Staraptor to 485 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +65. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Staraptor to get Starly eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Double-Edge, Feather Dance and 4 more.
Diamond & Pearl Staraptor Best Moveset
Bravebird is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Staraptor into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Intimidate helps on the margins.
Best Build
Staraptor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Double-Edge give Staraptor options it can't learn any other way, and Fighting and Steel coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Staraptor in Diamond & Pearl
You're catching Starly first, not Staraptor. Starly appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Staraptor in Diamond & Pearl
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staraptor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-54 across 70 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlyLake VerityDiamondGrass Lv.2-4 WaterCommonEarlyLake VerityPearlGrass Lv.2-4 WaterCommonEarlyRoute 201DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 201PearlGrass Lv.2-3 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 202DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 202PearlGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 202DiamondGrass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 202PearlGrass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 203DiamondGrass Lv.4 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 203DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 203PearlGrass Lv.4 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 203PearlGrass Lv.4-6 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 204 - SouthPearlGrass Lv.4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 204 - SouthDiamondGrass Lv.4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 204 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.6 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.6-8 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 204 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.6 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 204 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.6-8 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 209PearlGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidRoute 209DiamondGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidRoute 212 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidRoute 212 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidGreat Marsh - Area 5PearlGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 5DiamondGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 6PearlGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 6DiamondGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3PearlGrass Lv.24 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3DiamondGrass Lv.24 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4PearlGrass Lv.24 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4DiamondGrass Lv.24 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 1DiamondGrass Lv.26 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 1PearlGrass Lv.26 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 2DiamondGrass Lv.26 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 2PearlGrass Lv.26 FacilityUncommonMidMorning/day
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaLake VerityPearlGrass Lv.4 WaterRareEarlyDual-slot: FireRedLake VerityPearlGrass Lv.4 WaterRareEarlyDual-slot: EmeraldLake VerityDiamondGrass Lv.4 WaterRareEarlyDual-slot: LeafGreenLake VerityDiamondGrass Lv.4 WaterRareEarlyDual-slot: FireRedLake VerityDiamondGrass Lv.4 WaterRareEarlyDual-slot: EmeraldLake VerityPearlGrass Lv.4 WaterRareEarlyDual-slot: LeafGreenRoute 209DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidDayRoute 209PearlGrass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidDayTrophy GardenPearlGrass Lv.16-17 ForestCommonMidDayTrophy GardenDiamondGrass Lv.16-17 ForestCommonMidDayRoute 212 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.17-18 RouteCommonMidDayRoute 212 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.17-18 RouteCommonMidDayTrophy GardenPearlGrass Lv.16-17 ForestUncommonMidNightTrophy GardenPearlGrass Lv.16 ForestUncommonMidMorningTrophy GardenDiamondGrass Lv.16-17 ForestUncommonMidNightTrophy GardenDiamondGrass Lv.16 ForestUncommonMidMorningRoute 209DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 RouteUncommonMidMorning/nightRoute 209PearlGrass Lv.17-18 RouteUncommonMidMorning/nightRoute 212 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.17-18 RouteUncommonMidMorningRoute 212 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.17-18 RouteUncommonMidMorningGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonDiamondGrass Lv.20-26 FacilityUncommonMidBefore post-gameGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonPearlGrass Lv.20-26 FacilityUncommonMidBefore post-gameValor LakefrontDiamondGrass Lv.21-22 WaterUncommonMidMorning/dayValor LakefrontPearlGrass Lv.21-22 WaterUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 212 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.17-18 RouteRareMidNightRoute 212 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.17-18 RouteRareMidNightValor LakefrontDiamondGrass Lv.21-22 WaterRareMidNightValor LakefrontPearlGrass Lv.21-22 WaterRareMidNightLake ValorDiamondGrass Lv.34-36 WaterCommonLateMorning/dayLake ValorPearlGrass Lv.34-36 WaterCommonLateMorning/dayLake ValorPearlGrass Lv.34-36 WaterRareLateNightLake ValorDiamondGrass Lv.34-36 WaterRareLateNightSendoff SpringDiamondGrass Lv.52-54CommonPostMorning/daySendoff SpringPearlGrass Lv.52-54CommonPostMorning/daySendoff SpringPearlGrass Lv.52-54RarePostNightSendoff SpringDiamondGrass Lv.52-54RarePostNightor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓
Staraptor Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Staraptor looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Bravebird with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Staraptor gets Intimidate and Reckless. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 100 Speed, Intimidate gives Staraptor an edge before opponents can react.
Staraptor is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
In Diamond & Pearl, the best way to handle Staraptor: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Staraptor appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves