# 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** | 7% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.376% |
| **Record** | 2943-2899-5 |
| **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**: 99.839%
- **Protect**: 98.387%
- **Brave Bird**: 93.387%
- **Tailwind**: 73.226%
- **Roost**: 26.452%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 6.613%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 96.290%
- **Contrary**: 2.097%
- **Reckless**: 1.613%

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

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 63.065%
- **Rillaboom**: 62.742%
- **Raichu-Mega-Y**: 60.323%
- **Arcanine-Hisui**: 54.839%
- **Sylveon**: 48.226%
- **Milotic**: 19.194%

## Featured Teams with Staraptor-Mega

### Team 1 by Evan_santos
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9c7847ab080c8c957fb1ff*

**Pokemon**: Milotic, Indeedee, Incineroar, Sneasler, Staraptor-Mega, Floette-Eternal

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

### Team 2 by BatCoach
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa99cf0f1243e65f980236c*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Staraptor-Mega, Basculegion

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

### Team 3 by Dutchum
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa8075bf1243e65f98010d4*

**Pokemon**: Raichu-Mega-Y, Staraptor-Mega, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Sneasler, Gholdengo

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

### Team 4 by eternalton
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-6a8096b05a30714095571417*

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

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

### Team 5 by Stjopa
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-6a80967b5a30714095571415*

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

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

### Team 6 by Puppypown
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6aac0c5bf127b1b52c27b398*

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

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

### Team 7 by Juan Miguel Brual
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa7c55338886b36383bf7c7*

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

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

### Team 8 by Kirbygambit
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9e623bab080c8c957fca95*

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

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

### Team 9 by Neolakia
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9498b4629039f77d8a5f35*

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Archaludon, Staraptor-Mega, Rillaboom, Grimmsnarl, Basculegion

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

### Team 10 by rinp
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6aada0f6f127b1b52c27c407*

**Pokemon**: Gholdengo, Kleavor, Incineroar, Milotic, Staraptor-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y

**Staraptor-Mega Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Staraptite
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Close Combat, 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** (96.290%) 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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