# 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** | 23% |
| **Win Rate** | 46.789% |
| **Record** | 102-116 |
| **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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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-Mega.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 97.826%
- **Brave Bird**: 91.304%
- **Roost**: 63.043%
- **Tailwind**: 21.739%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 10.870%
- **Blaze Kick**: 6.522%
- **U-turn**: 4.348%
- **Quick Attack**: 2.174%
- **Brick Break**: 2.174%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 97.826%
- **Contrary**: 2.174%

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

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: 58.696%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 45.652%
- **Whimsicott**: 41.304%
- **Incineroar**: 32.609%
- **Garchomp**: 32.609%
- **Basculegion**: 23.913%

## Featured Teams with Staraptor-Mega

### Team 1 by Gothicrose
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6a205e6747f3797bf6baad73*

**Pokemon**: Sinistcha, Grimmsnarl, Basculegion, Staraptor-Mega, Metagross-Mega, Sylveon

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

### Team 2 by shabarai
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Whimsicott, Charizard-Mega-Y, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sinistcha, Staraptor-Mega

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

### Team 3 by divaddoodles
*Record: 4-2*
*Event: limitless-6a3228dee334c3c9befd8572*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Garchomp, Charizard-Mega-Y, Basculegion, Whimsicott, Kingambit

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

### Team 4 by Teach_12
*Record: 7-2*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Basculegion, Floette-Eternal

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

### Team 5 by SDGRyo
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Raichu, Staraptor-Mega, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Garchomp, Basculegion

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

### Team 6 by SleepySilverVGC
*Record: 7-3*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

**Pokemon**: Ninetales-Alola, Staraptor-Mega, Delphox-Mega, Basculegion, Maushold, Kingambit

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

### Team 7 by Mcampbell10
*Record: 2-0*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

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

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

### Team 8 by eanna_h
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Grimmsnarl, Aegislash, Rotom-Wash, Garchomp, Staraptor-Mega

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

### Team 9 by jay49
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Rotom-Wash, Staraptor-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha

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

### Team 10 by AquamarineVGC
*Record: 5-3*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

**Pokemon**: Ninetales-Alola, Slowbro-Galar, Garchomp, Staraptor-Mega, Rotom-Frost, Annihilape

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Close Combat, Roost, 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, Grimmsnarl, Whimsicott, Incineroar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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** (97.826%) 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
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Staraptor-Mega
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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