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Mega Staraptor

Predator Pokémon

Mega Staraptor official artwork
Official art

Mega Staraptor is the Fighting/Flying-type Mega Evolution of Staraptor, 2× weak to Flying, Electric, Psychic, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 585. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 6.3% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
50 kg 110.2 lbs
Base stat total
585 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
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.
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Base stats

HP85160–192280–374
Atk140144–211256–416
Def100108–167184–328
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe110117–178202–350
Total585Higher than 93% of Pokémon
HP85Atk140Def100Spe110SpD90SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.

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Type matchups

FightingFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Flying)Fairy (because of Fighting)Flying (because of Fighting)Ice (because of Flying)Psychic (because of Fighting)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fighting)Fighting (because of Flying)Grass (because of Flying)
¼×
Bug (because of Fighting and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalPoisonRockGhostSteelFireWaterDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 110); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+178Max162No SP130Min117Scarf267Tailwind356

At max Speed, Mega Staraptor outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Staraptor against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega Staraptor · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
162Mega Staraptor · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
130Mega Staraptor · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Staraptor, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,31514.7%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,68611.3%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,25016.5%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9436.3%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

6.3% of teams · rank #29 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 817 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
29 HP / 1 Atk / 4 SpD / 32 Spe
  1. Close Combat
  2. Protect
  3. Brave Bird
  4. Tailwind

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games5.7%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)6.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)6.4%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)6.3%

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Jolly 29 HP / 1 Atk / 4 SpD / 32 Spe11.8%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.1%
  • Jolly 15 HP / 19 Atk / 32 Spe7.0%
  • Jolly 25 HP / 9 Atk / 32 Spe5.6%

These 4 cover 32.5% of its sets.

Most common partners

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

EvoClose CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
13Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
18EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
23WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
28Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
33Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
41AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
49Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
57Final GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

TM / HM / TR 33

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Biology

Upon evolution, Staraptor leaves its flock. It is strong enough to carry large Pokémon without effort. It cares for its comb.

Forms

Mega Staraptor

FightingFlying
BST 585

HoldsStaraptite

Mega Staraptor gains a lighter coloration and its design changes to more greatly resemble a raptor. They are known for being top-class fliers with increased strength to effortlessly lift heavy Pokémon up to and including Steelix off the ground.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Predator Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
—
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#012Extended Sinnoh#012Coastal Kalos#101Hisui#014Paldea#099Kitakami#030Hyperspace#083
  1. 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
  2. When STARAVIA evolve into STARAPTOR, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  3. It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  4. The muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
  5. It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.

    Diamond

Names around the world

English
Staraptor
Japanese
ムクホーク
Japanese (romaji)
Mukuhawk
Korean
찌르호크
Chinese (Traditional)
姆克鷹
Chinese (Simplified)
姆克鹰
French
Étouraptor
German
Staraptor
Spanish
Staraptor
Italian
Staraptor

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

None
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
—
Medium Slow

Breeding

Flying
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Staraptor
♂ Male
Female Staraptor
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Staraptor holding Staraptite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.