# Staraptor - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Staraptor Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 9% |
| **Win Rate** | 49.555% |
| **Record** | 5122-5214 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x), Ghost (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 57.203%
- **Protect**: 32.579%
- **Brave Bird**: 27.749%
- **Tailwind**: 14.423%
- **Final Gambit**: 10.302%
- **Roost**: 10.049%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 9.323%
- **U-turn**: 1.486%
- **Blaze Kick**: 0.557%
- **Agility**: 0.084%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 97.044%
- **Hospitality**: 1.798%
- **Trace**: 0.985%
- **Insomnia**: 0.069%
- **Water Bubble**: 0.035%
- **Mold Breaker**: 0.017%
- **Simple**: 0.017%
- **Magic Bounce**: 0.017%
- **Cheek Pouch**: 0.017%

## Common Items
- **Staraptite**: 93.971%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 5.221%
- **Life Orb**: 0.254%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.162%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.139%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.116%
- **White Herb**: 0.069%
- **Colbur Berry**: 0.046%
- **Expert Belt**: 0.023%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 48.084%
- **Whimsicott**: 32.527%
- **Rillaboom**: 31.579%
- **Raichu**: 26.829%
- **Garchomp**: 26.500%
- **Basculegion**: 24.236%

## FAQ for Staraptor in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

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

### What is Staraptor weak to and resistant against?
Staraptor is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x), Ghost (0x).

### 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (97.044%) and the item **Staraptite** (93.971%).

### What is the most common role for Staraptor?
Based on common item usage (Staraptite), Staraptor often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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