Staraptor (#0398) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk120112–189220–372

Def7067–134130–262

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe10094–167184–328

Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Staraptor outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
RecklessHidden ability
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#18 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Staraptite (91.6%) · Intimidate (96.2%) · Jolly (77.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (15.6%)

Moves Close Combat, Brave Bird, Protect, Roost

Singles

#46 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Staraptite (87.2%) · Intimidate (91.6%) · Jolly (73.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (29.5%)

Moves Close Combat, Brave Bird, Roost, Blaze Kick

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

8.27% of teams · rank #29 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Reckless
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fighting

Close Combat
Brave Bird
U-turn
Double-Edge

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.76%
Rated 1500+9.54%
Rated 1630+8.27%
Rated 1760+3.58%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.27%

Moves

Close Combat99.8%
Brave Bird99.8%
U-turn97.3%
Double-Edge85.9%
Quick Attack14.8%
Final Gambit2.1%
Endeavor0.2%
Dual Wingbeat0.1%
Facade0%
Acrobatics0%

Items

Choice Scarf80.5%
Choice Band18.3%
Assault Vest1%
Life Orb0.1%
Focus Sash0%
Choice Specs0%

Abilities

93.5%
6.5%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe57.1%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe29.1%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe4.8%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.9%
Jolly 252 HP / 252 Spe1.8%

Tera types

Fighting55.6%
Flying32.7%
Normal8.7%
Steel2.9%

Common teammates

Infernape40.7%
Swampert40.4%
Decidueye31.1%
Meloetta29.4%
Venomoth29.2%
Sylveon25.4%
Gligar22.6%
Duraludon22.5%

Evolution

#0396StarlyNormalFlying
1. Level 14#0397StaraviaNormalFlying
  1. Level 34#0398StaraptorNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

EvoClose CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

13Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

18EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

23WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

28Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

33Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

41AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

49Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

57Final GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

TM / HM / TR 33

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Predator Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#012Extended Sinnoh#012Coastal Kalos#101Hisui#014Paldea#099Kitakami#030Hyperspace#083

It has left the flock, having gained strength enough to survive on its own. The astounding force with which Staraptor flies through the air allows it to carry away large, burly targets.
Legends: Arceus
When STARAVIA evolve into STARAPTOR, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.
Diamond