# Staraptor - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Staraptor in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 97.464%
- **Brave Bird**: 95.207%
- **Final Gambit**: 66.916%
- **U-turn**: 62.110%
- **Double-Edge**: 30.317%
- **Quick Attack**: 19.335%
- **Protect**: 10.500%
- **Other**: 18.153%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 81.390%
- **Reckless**: 18.610%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 85.083%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.428%
- **Choice Band**: 3.262%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.863%
- **Other**: 3.364%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 43.557%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 28.255%
- **Bisharp**: 24.380%
- **Terrakion**: 24.238%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 20.999%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 20.313%

## FAQ for Staraptor in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Gengar-Mega, Bisharp, Terrakion. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/68/0/0/0/188`. This configuration accounts for 24.284% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (81.390%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (85.083%).

### 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 vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*