# Staraptor - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Staraptor in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.618%
- **U-turn**: 84.844%
- **Close Combat**: 72.160%
- **Double-Edge**: 69.967%
- **Defog**: 21.301%
- **Final Gambit**: 18.638%
- **Roost**: 15.889%
- **Other**: 17.583%

## Common Abilities
- **Reckless**: 74.825%
- **Intimidate**: 25.175%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 62.020%
- **Choice Band**: 14.841%
- **Leftovers**: 11.486%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 4.221%
- **Life Orb**: 3.085%
- **Other**: 4.347%

## Common Teammates
- **Serperior**: 13.543%
- **Ditto**: 13.356%
- **Victini**: 13.343%
- **Magnezone**: 12.844%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 12.236%
- **Diggersby**: 11.861%

## FAQ for Staraptor in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Serperior, Ditto, Victini, Magnezone. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 24.548% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Reckless** (74.825%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (62.020%).

### 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 ou-1825 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/ou/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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