Shadow Staraptor
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 4. Ranked #8 among Normal-type raid attackers (Tier A). #22 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Quick Attack Brave Bird 18.1 DPS
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 70.65% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Staraptor takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 572
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,614 CP
Shadow Staraptor moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
| Gust STAB Elite | Flying | 25 | 20 | 2.0s | 12.5 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Fly STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Gust | Flying | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Staraptor runs Quick Attack with Brave Bird — 18.1 DPS and 376 TDO as a Normal-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Gust and Brave Bird.
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Gust (12.5 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Staraptor places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | #8 | A | 18.1 | 376 | Quick Attack Brave Bird |
| Flying | #10 | A | 17.8 | 371 | Gust Brave Bird |
| Ground | #15 | B | 16.2 | 337 | Sand Attack Brave Bird |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #23 | A | 69.89% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 1/15/14 |
| Ultra League | #22 | S | 70.65% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 1/15/14 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Staraptor
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Staraptor knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 71 | 2,442 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,644 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,576 | 1,655 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,961 | 2,058 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,576 | 1,655 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,192 | 1,251 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,576 | 1,655 |
Is Shadow Staraptor good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Staraptor is a Tier A Normal-type attacker at rank #8, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (234), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 39 |
| Lv 2 | 125 |
| Lv 3 | 210 |
| Lv 4 | 295 |
| Lv 5 | 381 |
| Lv 6 | 466 |
| Lv 7 | 551 |
| Lv 8 | 637 |
| Lv 9 | 722 |
| Lv 10 | 807 |
| Lv 11 | 888 |
| Lv 12 | 969 |
| Lv 13 | 1,049 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,130 |
| Lv 15 | 1,211 |
| Lv 16 | 1,291 |
| Lv 17 | 1,372 |
| Lv 18 | 1,453 |
| Lv 19 | 1,533 |
| Lv 20 | 1,614 |
| Lv 21 | 1,695 |
| Lv 22 | 1,776 |
| Lv 23 | 1,856 |
| Lv 24 | 1,937 |
| Lv 25 | 2,018 |
| Lv 26 | 2,099 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,179 |
| Lv 28 | 2,260 |
| Lv 29 | 2,341 |
| Lv 30 | 2,422 |
| Lv 31 | 2,462 |
| Lv 32 | 2,502 |
| Lv 33 | 2,543 |
| Lv 34 | 2,583 |
| Lv 35 | 2,624 |
| Lv 36 | 2,664 |
| Lv 37 | 2,704 |
| Lv 38 | 2,745 |
| Lv 39 | 2,785 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,825 |
| Lv 41 | 2,861 |
| Lv 42 | 2,897 |
| Lv 43 | 2,934 |
| Lv 44 | 2,970 |
| Lv 45 | 3,007 |
| Lv 46 | 3,044 |
| Lv 47 | 3,081 |
| Lv 48 | 3,119 |
| Lv 49 | 3,156 |
| Lv 50 | 3,194 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0398
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 24.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0398_POKEMON_STARAPTOR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Staraptor in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staraptor's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Brave Bird (charged), worth 18.1 DPS as a Normal-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Wing Attack and Brave Bird instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Shadow Staraptor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staraptor takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Staraptor's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staraptor reaches 3,194 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,825 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Shadow Staraptor good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staraptor is ranked #23 (Tier A) in Great League with a 69.89% win rate. Shadow Staraptor is ranked #22 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 70.65% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 1/15/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Shadow Staraptor bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Staraptor?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Staraptor shows 1,614 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,018 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Staraptor in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Staraptor spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Staraptor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Staraptor depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.