Mega Staraptor arrived in Pokémon Go in September 2026 as part of the Staraptor Super Mega Raid Day event. This Mega Evolution boasts a high Attack stat, making it one of the strongest Flying-type attackers in the game, second only to Mega Rayquaza. While it possesses Fighting-type characteristics, its offensive prowess is primarily defined by its Flying-type attacks.
Mega Staraptor Weaknesses and Counters
Mega Staraptor is a Fighting/Flying-type Pokémon, making it vulnerable to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Psychic attacks. Conversely, it resists attacks from Bug, Ground, Dark, Fighting, and Grass types.
Top Mega Counters
For Mega Evolution counters, Mega Mewtwo Y with its Future Sight+ Charged Move is the premier choice, followed by Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X. If these are unavailable, Mega Raichu (Y then X) and Mega Alakazam are viable alternatives.
Top Non-Mega Counters
Shadow Mewtwo stands out as the most effective non-Mega counter. Other strong options include Shadow Therian Thundurus, Rayquaza, White Kyurem, and Mewtwo. Beyond these, focus on deploying your strongest Pokémon that exploit Mega Staraptor's weaknesses.
Strategy for Defeating Mega Staraptor
Mega Staraptor presents a significant challenge in Super Mega Raids, but its five weaknesses can be exploited with the right strategy. Consistently attacking with Pokémon weak to its type and having backup teams ready is crucial for victory. Players should aim to tackle this raid with at least three other trainers, as a coordinated team is generally required for success. However, highly-leveled trainers with optimal, maxed-out counters may be able to defeat it solo. Mega Mewtwo Y and Shadow Mewtwo are the most effective counters against Mega Staraptor. Mega Mewtwo Y and Shadow Mewtwo are the most effective counters against Mega Staraptor.
Mega Staraptor CP and Catch CP
In Super Mega Raids, Mega Staraptor has a CP of 41,415. After defeating it, trainers can catch a regular Staraptor with a CP ranging from 1,538 to 1,614. This range increases to 1,922 to 2,018 under Cloudy or Windy weather conditions.
Recommended Moveset for Mega Staraptor
The optimal moveset for Mega Staraptor in Pokémon Go is Wing Attack as its Fast Move and Brave Bird as its Charged Move, maximizing STAB bonuses. While Sand Attack offers more energy generation, Wing Attack provides higher damage per second. For PvP, Staraptor is less optimal but can perform in Ultra League with Wing Attack, Fly, and Close Combat.
Staraptor's available Fast Moves include Sand Attack, Quick Attack, and Wing Attack. Its Charged Moves are Brave Bird, Close Combat, Fly, and Heat Wave. Gust is a legacy Fast Move option.
Shiny Staraptor Availability
Shiny Staraptor has been available in Pokémon Go since the Starly Community Day in July 2022. Shiny Starly features a brown palette, which evolves into shiny Staraptor with a distinct blue crest, differing from the standard red. The visual differences in the shiny forms are subtle but noticeable, offering collectors a variation on the familiar design.