# Staraptor - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Staraptor builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Staraptor Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Staraptor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Staraptor
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Staraptor.

## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.961%
- **Close Combat**: 99.664%
- **Tailwind**: 98.177%
- **Detect**: 96.724%
- **Other**: 5.473%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.217%
- **Reckless**: 0.783%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 98.008%
- **Other**: 1.992%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 96.257%
- **Serperior**: 96.242%
- **Salazzle**: 96.242%
- **Yveltal**: 96.242%
- **Metagross**: 44.916%
- **Togedemaru**: 10.191%

## FAQ for Staraptor in vgc2019sun-1760

### What are the top moves for Staraptor?
The most common moves for Staraptor are Brave Bird, Close Combat, Tailwind, Detect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Staraptor?
Staraptor is frequently paired with Xerneas, Serperior, Salazzle, Yveltal. 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 `4/236/12/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 49.909% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Staraptor?
Staraptor is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.217%) and the item **Life Orb** (98.008%).

### What is the most common role for Staraptor?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Staraptor often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Staraptor) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - 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).*