# Staraptor - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Staraptor in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.812%
- **U-turn**: 95.901%
- **Final Gambit**: 94.661%
- **Close Combat**: 94.045%
- **Other**: 15.581%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 96.496%
- **Reckless**: 3.504%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 98.456%
- **Other**: 1.544%

## Common Teammates
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 69.135%
- **Stakataka**: 59.660%
- **Oranguru**: 55.928%
- **Lurantis**: 49.127%
- **Amoonguss**: 45.683%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 25.974%

## FAQ for Staraptor in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Camerupt-Mega, Stakataka, Oranguru, Lurantis. 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 `252/4/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 79.708% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (96.496%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (98.456%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Staraptor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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