# Staraptor - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Staraptor builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Staraptor Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x), Ghost (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 100.000%
- **Double-Edge**: 99.379%
- **U-turn**: 98.567%
- **Close Combat**: 93.808%
- **Other**: 8.246%

## Common Abilities
- **Reckless**: 93.597%
- **Intimidate**: 6.403%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 83.122%
- **Choice Scarf**: 16.529%
- **Other**: 0.349%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 70.618%
- **Kyurem-Black**: 63.685%
- **Magnezone**: 59.068%
- **Latias**: 58.930%
- **Whimsicott**: 58.928%
- **Dragonite**: 24.284%

## FAQ for Staraptor in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Staraptor?
The most common moves for Staraptor are Brave Bird, Double-Edge, U-turn, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Garchomp, Kyurem-Black, Magnezone, Latias. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Staraptor weak to and resistant against?
Staraptor is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x), Ghost (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Staraptor?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Staraptor?
The top build for Staraptor features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 59.116% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Reckless** (93.597%) and the item **Choice Band** (83.122%).

### What is the most common role for Staraptor?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Staraptor often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Staraptor?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Staraptor on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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