# 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** | 44.451% |
| **Record** | 390-488-5 |
| **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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## 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**: 89.498%
- **Brave Bird**: 85.388%
- **Final Gambit**: 84.018%
- **U-turn**: 76.256%
- **Tailwind**: 16.438%
- **Protect**: 15.982%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 13.242%
- **Roost**: 5.023%
- **Sunny Day**: 4.110%
- **Double-Edge**: 2.283%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 87.671%
- **Reckless**: 9.132%
- **Contrary**: 2.740%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 83.562%
- **Lum Berry**: 3.196%

## Common Teammates
- **Farigiraf**: 71.689%
- **Torkoal**: 42.922%
- **Kingambit**: 26.941%
- **Vileplume**: 25.114%
- **Sylveon**: 25.114%
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 22.831%

## Featured Teams with Staraptor

### Team 1 by Jose Miguel Salandra Dada
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6a54fd836355385f44dd3ac0*

**Pokemon**: Farigiraf, Staraptor, Vanilluxe, Blastoise-Mega, Kingambit, Camerupt-Mega

**Staraptor Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Final Gambit, Brave Bird, Close Combat, U-turn

### Team 2 by Blacksavage
*Record: 5-1*
*Event: limitless-6a5e4c2f937230b102d40323*

**Pokemon**: Blastoise-Mega, Camerupt-Mega, Farigiraf, Kingambit, Staraptor, Vanilluxe

**Staraptor Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Close Combat, U-turn, Final Gambit


## FAQ for Staraptor in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Farigiraf, Torkoal, Kingambit, Vileplume. 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** (87.671%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (83.562%).

### 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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