# Staraptor - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Staraptor in San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 100.000%
- **Close Combat**: 80.000%
- **U-turn**: 60.000%
- **Tailwind**: 40.000%
- **Double-Edge**: 40.000%
- **Protect**: 20.000%
- **Tera Blast**: 20.000%
- **Final Gambit**: 20.000%
- **Feather Dance**: 20.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Reckless**: 60.000%
- **Intimidate**: 40.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 60.000%
- **Sharp Beak**: 20.000%
- **Choice Band**: 20.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Pawmot**: 60.000%
- **Amoonguss**: 60.000%
- **Kingambit**: 40.000%
- **Klefki**: 20.000%
- **Houndoom**: 20.000%
- **Clodsire**: 20.000%

## FAQ for Staraptor in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Pawmot, Amoonguss, Kingambit, Klefki. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Staraptor?
The most common Tera Types for Staraptor are flying, fighting, ground. Specifically, Tera flying is used in 40.000% of builds.

### 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 **Reckless** (60.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (60.000%).

### What is the most common role for Staraptor?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Staraptor often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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