Is Staraptor Good in Platinum Playthrough?
Normal/Flying at level 34 with AbilityIntimidate. Staraptor handles Gardenia, Maylene, and Aaron's Bug E4 without trouble. Fast and powerful. Normal/Flying means Fantina's Ghost gym can't touch it at the third badge. A team staple from start to finish.
Roark's Pokemon outpace and outclass Starly here.
Staravia has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Staravia trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Staravia has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Staraptor trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Staraptor trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Staraptor has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Staraptor trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Staraptor has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Staraptor trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Staraptor has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Staraptor has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Staraptor trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Catch Starly on Route 201 (walking, Lv 2-3, common).
- After Roark
- TM88FlyingPluck90100%20
- LV 25FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
- After Fantina
- TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
- LV 29NormalTake Down13585%20
- After Maylene
- TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
- LV 37FlyingBrave Bird180100%15
- After Crasher Wake
- HM02FlyingFly13595%15
- After Candice
- TUTORNormalSwift90100%20
Your Starly should hit Level 14 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.
- After Roark
- TM88FlyingPluck90100%20
- After Fantina
- TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
- LV 28FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
- After Maylene
- TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
- LV 33NormalTake Down13585%20
- After Crasher Wake
- HM02FlyingFly13595%15
- LV 43FlyingBrave Bird180100%15
- After Candice
- TUTORNormalSwift90100%20
Your Staravia should hit Level 34 before you reach Crasher Wake, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 34)
- LV 34NormalTake Down13585%20
- LV 34FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
- LV 34FightingClose Combat120100%5
- After Fantina
- TM15NormalHyper Beam22590%5
- TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
- After Maylene
- TM68NormalGiga Impact22590%5
- After Crasher Wake
- HM02FlyingFly13595%15
- LV 49FlyingBrave Bird180100%15
How to Get Staraptor in Platinum
Can't catch Staraptor directly. Start with Starly at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Starly to Staraptor is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Staraptor in Pt
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staraptor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-40 across 17 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlyLake VerityLv.2-4GrassRate 50%Route 201Lv.2-3GrassRate 50%Route 202Lv.2-4GrassRate 30%DayRoute 204 - NorthLv.9-11GrassRate 25%Route 204 - SouthLv.9-11GrassRate 25%Route 202Lv.2-4GrassRate 20%Morning/night
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaValor LakefrontLv.26-28GrassRate 25%Morning/dayValor LakefrontLv.27-28GrassRate 25%NightRoute 212 - NorthLv.21-23GrassRate 20%Morning/dayTrophy GardenLv.22-24GrassRate 20%DayTrophy GardenLv.22-24GrassRate 20%MorningTrophy GardenLv.24GrassRate 20%NightGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonLv.20-26FloorRate 10%Before post-gameRoute 212 - NorthLv.23GrassRate 10%NightLake ValorLv.38-40GrassRate 35%Sendoff SpringLv.38-40GrassRate 20%Morning/daySendoff SpringLv.40GrassRate 10%Nightor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Staraptor egg.
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)
What is Staraptor Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Staraptor
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x54-64% Thunder Fang 2x46-54% Ice Fang 2x46-54% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 2x61-73% Thunderbolt 2x33-40% | ||
 Electrike Electric | C | |
 Luxio Electric | C | |
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Probopass builds →Thunderbolt 2x53-64% Rock Slide 2x49-58% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Thunder Fang 2x44-52% Ice Fang 2x44-52% | ||
Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Cranidos builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x31-36% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x112-132%KO Ice Beam 2x51-60% Thunderbolt 2x51-60% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Probopass builds →Thunderbolt 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x48-57% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x104-123%KO Thunderbolt 2x69-82% Rock Slide 2x30-36% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x112-132%KO Ice Beam 2x51-60% Thunderbolt 2x51-60% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Probopass builds →Thunderbolt 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x48-57% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x104-123%KO Thunderbolt 2x69-82% Rock Slide 2x30-36% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x108-128%KO Ice Beam 2x48-57% Thunderbolt 2x48-57% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Abomasnow builds →Ice Beam 2x94-111%KO Rock Slide 2x44-52% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Probopass builds →Thunderbolt 2x54-63% Rock Slide 2x46-54% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x107-126%KO Avalanche 2x57-68% Thunderbolt 2x47-56% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x88-104%KO Avalanche 2x47-56% Thunderbolt 2x36-43% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Kabutops builds →Rock Slide 2x79-93% Ice Beam 2x47-56% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Abomasnow builds →Ice Beam 2x91-108%KO Rock Slide 2x43-51% | ||
Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x172-203%KO Ice Beam 2x29-35% Thunderbolt 2x29-35% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x119-141%KO Avalanche 2x49-58% Thunderbolt 2x37-44% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Kabutops builds →Rock Slide 2x81-96% Ice Beam 2x49-58% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Abomasnow builds →Ice Beam 2x96-113%KO Rock Slide 2x46-54% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x218-256%KO Avalanche 2x59-69% Thunderbolt 2x48-56% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x118-139%KO Avalanche 2x48-56% Thunderbolt 2x37-44% | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 228 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Regirock builds →Stone Edge 2x95-112%KO Thunderbolt 2x39-46% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Kabutops builds →Stone Edge 2x106-125%KO Ice Beam 2x48-56% | ||
In Platinum, Tyranitar can KO Staraptor with Stone Edge (96-114%). Infernape's Close Combat hits Staraptor for 48-57%. Dragonite deals 82-97% with Outrage.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Tyranitar builds →Crunch39-46% Pursuit20-23% Stone Edge 2x96-114%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Infernape builds →Close Combat48-57% U Turn14-17% Fire Blast35-42% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed55-65% Outrage82-97% | ||
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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Staraptor Evolutions
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.
Pt Staraptor Best Moveset
Recoil from MoveBrave Bird and MoveClose Combat lowering defenses mean the moveset burns itself out fast. 120 Attack at 100 Speed with AbilityIntimidate hits hard while healthy, but each attack costs something. Designed to hit and fall.
Best Build
Staraptor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Double-Edge give Staraptor options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
Staraptor Platinum Guide
In Platinum, Staraptor looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Bravebird with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Staraptor gets Intimidate. 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.
For Platinum, the core moveset is Bravebird, Close Combat, U Turn, and Double Edge. Bravebird leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves