It was successfully able to deliver his ribbon to Orson's Starly for the final leg. In A Relay in the Sky!, Orson used a Staraptor during the second leg of the Pokémon Sky Relay and took over the ribbon from Orson's Staravia. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode. In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), Ben captured a Staraptor with his Capture Styler and used it to stop the Pokémon Pinchers' pursuit of Latios. It reappeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!. In Barry's Busting Out All Over!, Barry used a Staraptor during a battle against Chimchar. In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), Kellyn captured a Staraptor with his Capture Styler and used it to save Ash after J dropped him out of her airship.
It reappeared in Aiding the Enemy and Saving the World From Ruins!.
In Crossing the Battle Line!, Staraptor taught Ash's Staravia Brave Bird. In Lost Leader Strategy!, Reggie's Staraptor was the final Pokémon he used in his battle with Ash it was defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle. Piplup unintentionally hit Staraptor with Bubble Beam and caused it to use Whirlwind, which wrecked Professor Rowan's lab. Staraptor debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!. In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, Ash's Staravia evolved into a Staraptor during the final round against Paul's Honchkrow during the Squallville PokéRinger competition, which he won. Staraptor in the anime Major appearances Ash's Staraptor It evolves from Staravia starting at level 34. Staraptor ( Japanese: ムクホーク Mukuhawk) is a dual-type Normal/ Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.