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Shadow Staraptor

Shadow Staraptor (Shadow)Normal Flying
  • partlyCloudy
  • windy
Shadow Staraptor is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Staraptor is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,825 CP and is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Quick Attack / Fly. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Staraptor Stats and Max CP

234 ATK
140 DEF
198 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3194 CP
Lvl 40
2825 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2018 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1614 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1211 CP

Shadow Staraptor's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Staraptor PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

In Raids, Shadow Staraptor is a decent Flying-type attacker that gets outclassed by Shadow Moltres and Shadow Toucannon convincingly. Then there's Mega Staraptor, an easier option to power up and second only to Mega Rayquaza right in its debut, all thanks to Brave Bird+. In other words, there isn't much reasoning to justify spending resources to power up a Shadow Staraptor, when cheaper and far stronger options exist.

As a Gym defender, it has issues. Firstly, it's quite fragile by default and the Shadow effect makes matters worse. Secondly, as a Normal/Flying type, Shadow Staraptor takes neutral damage from the usual Fighting-type Gym attackers instead of resisting them.

Shadow Staraptor PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Extremely fragile with a coverage move that debuffs its DEF… it looks bleak for poor Shadow Staraptor. Do keep in mind that Shadow Staraptor’s stats are inclined towards ATK, making it easy prey to even hard-hitting Fast Attacks in the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

Unfortunately for Shadow Staraptor, the ATK heavy stats make it a challenge to fit in the Ultra League. It's so bad that it hardly wins in the (0-0) shield scenario as well, a situation where it can freely launch a Close Combat.

🟣 Master League

Its stats aren't high enough to touch the bar set by the powerhouses of the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#152
NormalNormal-type
#15
FlyingFlying-type
#11
Great LeagueGreat League
#758
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#468

Shadow Staraptor Type Chart

Shadow Staraptor takes increased damage from:Shadow Staraptor takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Staraptor takes reduced damage from:Shadow Staraptor takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
BugBug62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%

Shadow Staraptor best moveset

Moves

Quick Attack + Fly

Normal
NormalQuick Attack
FlyingFly
Shadow Staraptor's best Normal-type moveset is Quick Attack / Fly, with 19.00 DPS and 274.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Shadow Staraptor ranks #15 (S Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.
1.NormalQuick AttackFlyingFly16.2619.00274.0
2.FlyingGustFlyingFly15.8218.50266.7
3.GroundSand AttackFlyingFly15.5718.20262.4
4.FlyingWing AttackFlyingFly15.4018.01259.6
5.NormalQuick AttackFlyingBrave Bird14.3916.83242.7
6.FlyingGustFlyingBrave Bird13.9516.31235.2
7.GroundSand AttackFlyingBrave Bird13.5815.89229.1
8.FlyingWing AttackFlyingBrave Bird13.4715.76227.2
1–8 of 20

Fast Attacks

  • FlyingWing Attack10111.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Wing Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Wing Attack has no special effects.
    See Wing Attack details page ↗
  • FlyingGust *25202.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Gust
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage25
    Energy20
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Gust has no special effects.
    See Gust details page ↗
  • GroundSand Attack470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sand Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Sand Attack has no special effects.
    See Sand Attack details page ↗
  • NormalQuick Attack10131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Quick Attack has no special effects.
    See Quick Attack details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • FireHeat Wave951003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Heat Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Heat Wave has no special effects.
    See Heat Wave details page ↗
  • FlyingBrave Bird1301002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Brave Bird
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
    See Brave Bird details page ↗
  • FlyingFly90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fly
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Fly has no special effects.
    See Fly details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Staraptor's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Staraptor's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Staraptor has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Staraptor CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Staraptor reaches a maximum of 2,825 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,478–1,614 CP, rising to 1,847–2,018 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,153–1,211 CP.

Max CPMax CP2825 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1153 CP - 1211 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1538 CP - 1614 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1478 CP - 1614 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1847 CP - 2018 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Staraptor Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
139 CP2125 CP3210 CP
4295 CP5381 CP6466 CP
7551 CP8637 CP9722 CP
10807 CP11888 CP12969 CP
131049 CP141130 CP151211 CP
161291 CP171372 CP181453 CP
191533 CP201614 CP211695 CP
221776 CP231856 CP241937 CP
252018 CP262099 CP272179 CP
282260 CP292341 CP302422 CP
312462 CP322502 CP332543 CP
342583 CP352624 CP362664 CP
372704 CP382745 CP392785 CP
402825 CP412861 CP422897 CP
432934 CP442970 CP453007 CP
463044 CP473081 CP483119 CP
493156 CP503194 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#398
Height1.2 m
Weight24.9 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy5 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
StarlyStarly
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
StaraviaStaravia
StaraviaStaravia
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
StaraptorStaraptor
StaraptorStaraptor
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Staraptor (Mega)Mega Staraptor
  • Starly evolves into Staravia which costs 25 Candy.
  • Staravia evolves into Staraptor which costs 100 Candy.
  • Staraptor can transform into Mega Staraptor through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Staraptor
Purification cost1 Candy
1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Staraptor

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Staraptor's Normal and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Staraptor.

Normal Normal

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Staraptor Candy360 Shadow Staraptor Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Staraptor Candy12 Shadow Staraptor Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Staraptor Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Staraptor Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Staraptor Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Staraptor Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Staraptor Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Staraptor Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Staraptor Candy-

Shadow Staraptor Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Staraptor from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Staraptor in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Staraptor family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Staraptor in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

StarlyStarly
StaraviaStaravia
StaraptorStaraptor
Mega Staraptor (Mega)Mega Staraptor
Shadow Starly (Shadow)Shadow Starly
Shadow Staravia (Shadow)Shadow Staravia
Shadow Staraptor (Shadow)Shadow Staraptor

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Staraptor

Shadow Staraptor high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Staraptor. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Staraptor Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Staraptor Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.
PearlThe muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
HeartGold, SoulSilverWhen STARAVIA evolve into STARAPTOR, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
X, Omega RubyThe muscles in its wings and legs are strong. It can easily fly while gripping a small Pokémon.
Y, Alpha SapphireWhen Staravia evolve into Staraptor, they leave the flock to live alone. They have sturdy wings.
Legends: ArceusIt 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Staraptor’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Staraptor is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Staraptor in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Staraptor in Pokémon GO are Quick Attack and Fly. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 19.003 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 273.988.

How does Shadow Staraptor perform in Raids?

Shadow Staraptor is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Staraptor rank as a Normal-type attacker?

Shadow Staraptor is an S-Tier Normal-type attacker, ranking at number #15 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Shadow Staraptor rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Shadow Staraptor is a solid A-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #11. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Staraptor?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Staraptor: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, Mega Audino, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Shadow Staraptor’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Staraptor’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2825 CP and 3194 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Staraptor be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Staraptor can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Staraptor Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Staraptor cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.