Type matchups
Damage Staraptor takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Staraptor has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 28 other Pokémon share the Normal/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 85
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 485
Staraptor has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 85 HP, 70 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Staraptor can have the abilities Intimidate and Reckless.
How to beat Staraptor
Staraptor takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Probopass hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves.
Evolution
Staraptor is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Starly → Staravia → Staraptor), evolving from Staravia.
Best counters to Staraptor
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Staraptor weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Staraptor takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Staraptor resistant to?
Staraptor resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Staraptor?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Staraptor with super-effective attacks.