Ultra League PvP guide
Staraptor (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Staraptor (Shadow) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #460. Its recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Fly and Close Combat.
Ultra League
#460
Situational
Type
Normal/Flying
Best Fast Move
Wing Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,194
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT STARAPTOR (SHADOW)
Is Staraptor (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Staraptor (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #460.
Staraptor (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #742 | 68.2 | Wing Attack, Fly, Close Combat |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #460 | 73.3 | Wing Attack, Fly, Close Combat |
Best Moveset for Staraptor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Staraptor (Shadow) is Wing Attack with Fly and Close Combat.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Staraptor (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Staraptor (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Wing Attack → Fly
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Wing Attack → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Staraptor (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Staraptor (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr577
- Virizion562
- Snorlax559
- Guzzlord559
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton112
- Empoleon129
- Corviknight375
- Florges440
Staraptor (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Staraptor (Shadow)'s Normal/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Staraptor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Staraptor (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Staraptor (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
91% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ratings are shown from Staraptor (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Staraptor (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Staraptor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Staraptor (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Staraptor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Staraptor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Staraptor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Staraptor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Staraptor (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Staraptor (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,609,935 |
| #2 | 0/15/10 | 1,499 | 20 | 1,605,091 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 1,497 | 20 | 1,601,500 | |
| #4 | 0/12/13 | 1,495 | 20 | 1,599,412 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 1,499 | 20 | 1,599,412 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/14 | 2,500 | 35.5 | 3,463,362 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,500 | 36.5 | 3,462,674 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 2,498 | 36.5 | 3,461,147 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 2,497 | 36 | 3,460,214 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,495 | 36 | 3,459,112 |
Staraptor (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Staraptor (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Staraptor (Shadow) 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 139.8
- Defense
- 91.4
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Staraptor (Shadow) 2/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 35.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 180.4
- Defense
- 118.5
- HP
- 162
Staraptor (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Staraptor (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Staraptor (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Staraptor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Mega Great League #463
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Mega Great League #358
Same Normal / Flying typing · Same Wing Attack fast move · Mega Great League #202
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #127
Same Normal / Flying typing · Flying-type fast move · Ultra League #44
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Staraptor (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Staraptor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Staraptor (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Wing Attack with Fly and Close Combat.
Is Staraptor (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Staraptor (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #460.
What counters Staraptor (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Empoleon and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Staraptor (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Staraptor (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Staraptor (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).