# Staraptor - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Staraptor in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 100.000%
- **Double-Edge**: 98.696%
- **Defog**: 53.175%
- **Close Combat**: 51.277%
- **U-turn**: 48.026%
- **Quick Attack**: 47.482%
- **Other**: 1.345%

## Common Abilities
- **Reckless**: 99.970%
- **Intimidate**: 0.030%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 98.010%
- **Other**: 1.990%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 97.297%
- **Mamoswine**: 97.296%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 97.295%
- **Breloom**: 97.295%
- **Scizor**: 51.933%
- **Latias**: 45.362%

## FAQ for Staraptor in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Greninja, Mamoswine, Mawile-Mega, Breloom. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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?
The top build for Staraptor features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 98.033% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Reckless** (99.970%) and the item **Choice Band** (98.010%).

### What is the most common role for Staraptor?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Staraptor often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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