# Staraptor - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Staraptor builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Staraptor Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 43.894% |
| **Record** | 265-339-2 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Staraptor.

## 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
- **Close Combat**: 96.429%
- **Final Gambit**: 92.857%
- **U-turn**: 89.286%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 57.143%
- **Brave Bird**: 42.857%
- **Double-Edge**: 5.357%
- **Roost**: 5.357%
- **Protect**: 5.357%
- **Tailwind**: 3.571%
- **Sunny Day**: 1.786%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 91.071%
- **Reckless**: 8.929%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 92.857%
- **Quick Claw**: 1.786%

## Common Teammates
- **Farigiraf**: 69.643%
- **Golisopod-Mega**: 62.500%
- **Kingambit**: 55.357%
- **Politoed**: 41.071%
- **Pawmot**: 28.571%
- **Torkoal**: 19.643%

## FAQ for Staraptor in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Staraptor?
The most common moves for Staraptor are Close Combat, Final Gambit, U-turn, Dual Wingbeat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Farigiraf, Golisopod-Mega, Kingambit, Politoed. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (91.071%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (92.857%).

### What is the most common role for Staraptor?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Staraptor often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the championstournaments-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/championstournaments/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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