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

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

## Best Staraptor-Mega Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 9% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.256% |
| **Record** | 3133-3101-21 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Staraptor-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Staraptor-Mega
- **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), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 96.750%
- **Brave Bird**: 87.827%
- **Roost**: 59.210%
- **Tailwind**: 35.437%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 12.492%
- **U-turn**: 2.231%
- **Final Gambit**: 1.657%
- **Blaze Kick**: 1.402%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 97.706%
- **Contrary**: 1.338%

## Common Items
- **Staraptite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: 43.658%
- **Whimsicott**: 40.153%
- **Gholdengo**: 37.986%
- **Garchomp**: 35.437%
- **Excadrill**: 31.931%
- **Milotic**: 28.872%

## Featured Teams with Staraptor-Mega

### Team 1 by Daredevilzz26
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a46629683fd320299bd6543*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Milotic, Sinistcha, Staraptor-Mega, Gholdengo

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Brave Bird, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 2 by RoarMistico
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a56275e232a1a55ee10c2a7*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Delphox-Mega, Glimmora, Kingambit

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Protect, Roost, Close Combat, Brave Bird

### Team 3 by Magnetman
*Record: 13-3-1*
*Event: limitless-6a41b45dc87cd9ff0a3125d8*

**Pokemon**: Excadrill, Tyranitar-Mega, Sinistcha, Milotic, Gholdengo, Staraptor-Mega

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Close Combat, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 4 by CooperKid
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a32e8b12d97f3b0c26189cc*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Sinistcha, Gholdengo, Staraptor-Mega, Milotic

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Close Combat, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 5 by BahamuthVGC
*Record: 13-3*
*Event: limitless-6a5cefac52c24ac2da6469a0*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Gholdengo, Sinistcha, Milotic

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Tailwind, Protect, Brave Bird

### Team 6 by Daredevilzz26
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a4772cb063cb29d318e17d1*

**Pokemon**: Maushold, Zoroark-Hisui, Staraptor-Mega, Farigiraf, Kangaskhan, Drampa-Mega

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Brave Bird, Roost, Protect

### Team 7 by SassaM97
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6a63580d937230b102d42f3a*

**Pokemon**: Excadrill, Tyranitar-Mega, Sinistcha, Staraptor-Mega, Milotic, Houndstone

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Contrary
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Protect, Tailwind, Close Combat, Brave Bird

### Team 8 by ScarletSkil
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a3f7832c87cd9ff0a310b57*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Froslass-Mega, Kingambit, Toxapex, Garchomp, Incineroar

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Brave Bird, Roost, Protect

### Team 9 by Daredevilzz26
*Record: 12-4*
*Event: limitless-6a511e1b063cb29d318e8d30*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Milotic, Sinistcha, Staraptor-Mega, Gholdengo

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Brave Bird, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 10 by oradar
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a4ab912063cb29d318e433e*

**Pokemon**: Whimsicott, Ceruledge, Garchomp, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Staraptor-Mega

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Roost, Brave Bird, Protect


## FAQ for Staraptor-Mega in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Staraptor-Mega?
The most common moves for Staraptor-Mega are Close Combat, Protect, Brave Bird, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Staraptor-Mega?
Staraptor-Mega is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Whimsicott, Gholdengo, Garchomp. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Staraptor-Mega weak to and resistant against?
Staraptor-Mega is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Staraptor-Mega?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor-Mega?
Staraptor-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (97.706%) and the item **Staraptite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Staraptor-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Staraptite), Staraptor-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Staraptor-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **585** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Staraptor-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Staraptor-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
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