# Staraptor - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Staraptor in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 88.667%
- **U-turn**: 85.266%
- **Final Gambit**: 83.385%
- **Brave Bird**: 81.644%
- **Close Combat**: 31.010%
- **Detect**: 10.693%
- **Other**: 19.335%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.996%
- **Reckless**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 82.351%
- **Life Orb**: 6.873%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 6.163%
- **Other**: 4.612%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 72.951%
- **Tapu Koko**: 55.515%
- **Lunala**: 52.571%
- **Tsareena**: 50.807%
- **Scizor**: 50.657%
- **Liepard**: 14.512%

## FAQ for Staraptor in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Kyogre, Tapu Koko, Lunala, Tsareena. 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 `252/4/0/0/0/76`. This configuration accounts for 56.884% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.996%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (82.351%).

### 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 vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - 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).*