Staraptor

Printed language: German · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Sturmtief
Rarity (source): Selten
Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
Source reference: dp7-27

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

When Staravia becomes Staraptor, it leaves its flock to live alone. Its powerful wings and legs let it take flight while gripping a small Pokémon. In battle, it fights relentlessly, even when injured. This tenacity contrasts with its previous stage's dependence on a group. The Pokédex also credits it with particular attention to its head crest. Between solitary flight, physical strength, and a carefully maintained appearance, Staraptor commands a presence that is hard to ignore.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon X specifies that Staraptor's wing and leg muscles are developed enough to carry a small Pokémon in flight. Pokémon Black adds that it tends its crest even while fighting injured. This attention to appearance persists even during confrontation.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP: 120
Type (source): Farblos
Stage (source): Rang 2
Evolves from (printed name): Staravia
Pokédex number: 398
Weakness (source): Elektro +30
Resistance (source): Kampf -20

Printed card text — German

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Schützende Schwinge

Poké-BODY

Solange Staraptor dein Aktives Pokémon ist, wird Schaden, der Staraptor durch Angriffe von entwickelten Pokémon der Phase 2 deines Gegners zugefügt wird, um 20 Schadenspunkte reduziert (nachdem Schwäche und Resistenz verrechnet wurden).

Attacks

Steife Brise

Cost: Farblos

Wirf 1 Münze. Bei „Kopf“ wähle 1 Pokémon von der Bank deines Gegners. Dein Gegner legt das gewählte Pokémon und alle daran angelegten Karten auf sein Deck zurück. Danach mischt er sein Deck.

Greifer

Cost: Farblos · Farblos · Farblos

Damage: 60

Das Verteidigende Pokémon kann sich im nächsten Zug deines Gegners nicht zurückziehen.

Documented variants

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Normal
Reverse
Normal · Standard
Reverse · Standard

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