Staraptor
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 4. Ranked #24 among Normal-type raid attackers (Tier D). #21 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Quick Attack Brave Bird 14.7 DPS
- Ultra League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 71.06% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage 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
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, Staraptor runs Quick Attack with Brave Bird — 14.7 DPS and 306 TDO as a Normal-type attacker.
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 Staraptor places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | #24 | D | 14.7 | 306 | Quick Attack Brave Bird |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #28 | A | 67.80% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 0/13/13 |
| Ultra League | #21 | S | 71.06% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Staraptor is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Staraptor
Use Staraptor against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Staraptor
- Evolve from
- Staravia · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Staraptor knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 Staraptor good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier D (rank #24 as a Normal-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Staraptor is a favourite.
- 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.
- Shadow Staraptor deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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
- 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
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Staraptor in Pokemon GO?
Staraptor's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Brave Bird (charged), worth 14.7 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 Staraptor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Staraptor's max CP in Pokemon GO?
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 Staraptor good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Staraptor is ranked #28 (Tier A) in Great League with a 67.80% win rate. Staraptor is ranked #21 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 71.06% 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 0/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Staraptor bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Staraptor?
A perfect 15/15/15 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.
Is Shadow Staraptor better than regular Staraptor?
Shadow Staraptor deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Staraptor in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Staravia (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Staraptor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.