# Staraptor - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Staraptor in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Common Moves
- **Final Gambit**: 100.0%
- **Close Combat**: 100.0%
- **U-turn**: 100.0%
- **Brave Bird**: 95.5%
- **Endeavor**: 4.5%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 98.2%
- **Choice Specs**: 1.8%

## Common Teammates
- **Ursaluna-Bloodmoon**: undefined%
- **Farigiraf**: undefined%
- **Maushold**: undefined%
- **Terapagos**: undefined%
- **Porygon2**: undefined%
- **Indeedee**: undefined%

## FAQ for Staraptor in homebsd-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, Farigiraf, Maushold, Terapagos. 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 most common nature for Staraptor is **Jolly**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (100.0%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (98.2%).

### 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 homebsd-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/homebsd/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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