# 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** | 49.674% |
| **Record** | 1973-1999-10 |
| **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.

## 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**: 99.270%
- **Brave Bird**: 94.769%
- **Tailwind**: 68.370%
- **Roost**: 30.535%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 4.623%
- **Blaze Kick**: 1.217%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 95.255%
- **Reckless**: 3.041%
- **Contrary**: 1.703%

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

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 56.813%
- **Rillaboom**: 45.255%
- **Raichu-Mega-Y**: 43.796%
- **Arcanine-Hisui**: 30.535%
- **Primarina**: 25.791%
- **Milotic**: 23.358%

## Featured Teams with Staraptor-Mega

### Team 1 by Gioc1902
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6adc561191617679e849fa45*

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

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

### Team 2 by Evan M
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6ac4406e85920e4d25364fd1*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y, Rillaboom, Arcanine-Hisui, Primarina, Gholdengo

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

### Team 3 by KimPkm
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6ac55ac385920e4d2536589f*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Farigiraf, Indeedee-F, Basculegion, Kingambit, Raichu

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

### Team 4 by heisenberg81
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6adf52b622fd412b92a4d2e6*

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

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

### Team 5 by joniaco
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aba1781783097f8dcb725fd*

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

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

### Team 6 by ggttmmhh
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6a39d9b5c87cd9ff0a30d8a7*

**Pokemon**: Hippowdon, Staraptor-Mega, Whimsicott, Glimmora-Mega, Armarouge, Houndstone

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

### Team 7 by NatMay
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6ad558f1115c12b73a5a7512*

**Pokemon**: Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom, Gholdengo, Staraptor-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y, Primarina

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

### Team 8 by ProfSkarmoryYT
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6ace5fde8a8383117e3eb117*

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

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

### Team 9 by Reddo161
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6abe5be3880ed327106e0cd9*

**Pokemon**: Rillaboom, Staraptor-Mega, Milotic, Ceruledge, Raichu-Mega-Y, Gholdengo

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

### Team 10 by Evan M
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-6ac451ec245696afb35174a1*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y, Rillaboom, Arcanine-Hisui, Primarina, Gholdengo

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Brave Bird, Tailwind, 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, Tailwind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Staraptor-Mega?
Staraptor-Mega is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Rillaboom, Raichu-Mega-Y, Arcanine-Hisui. 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** (95.255%) 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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