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Staraptor VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Staraptor appears on 0.4% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (42 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #106 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 42.8% and a Top 8 index of 1.61: it reaches Top 8 more often than its usage suggests.
- 0.4%Usage
- 42.8%Adj. win rate
- 1.61Top 8 index
- #106Usage rank
- 42Teams
The most common Staraptor set runs Choice Scarf with Close Combat, Final Gambit, U-turn, Brave Bird.
What item does Staraptor use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Choice Scarf | 90.5% | 44.4% |
| Mega Stone | 2.4% | 44.0% |
| Quick Claw | 2.4% | 45.5% |
| Shell Bell | 2.4% | 42.3% |
| Staraptorite | 2.4% | 47.6% |
What ability does Staraptor use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Intimidate | 90.5% | 41.4% |
| Reckless | 9.5% | 55.3% |
What moves does Staraptor use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Close Combat | 90.5% | 43.5% |
| Final Gambit | 90.5% | 44.4% |
| U-turn | 85.7% | 42.1% |
| Brave Bird | 71.4% | 42.1% |
| Dual Wingbeat | 28.6% | 45.5% |
| Tailwind | 11.9% | 47.0% |
| Protect | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| Brick Break | 4.8% | 53.3% |
| Double-Edge | 4.8% | 41.4% |
| Roost | 4.8% | 42.3% |
Staraptor natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Jolly | 73.8% | 43.5% |
| Adamant | 16.7% | 49.2% |
| Timid | 4.8% | 41.4% |
| Adament | 2.4% | 47.6% |
| Serious | 2.4% | 42.3% |
Most common Staraptor sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Choice Scarf | Intimidate | Brave Bird / Close Combat / Final Gambit / U-turn | 47.6% |
| Choice Scarf | Intimidate | Close Combat / Dual Wingbeat / Final Gambit / U-turn | 23.8% |
| Choice Scarf | Reckless | Close Combat / Dual Wingbeat / Final Gambit / U-turn | 4.8% |
| Choice Scarf | Intimidate | Brave Bird / Brick Break / Final Gambit / Tailwind | 4.8% |
| Choice Scarf | Intimidate | Brave Bird / Double-Edge / Final Gambit / U-turn | 2.4% |
Best Staraptor teammates
Is Staraptor rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Staraptor is on 0.4% of teams, against 0.3% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Staraptor beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Staraptor by what the opponent brings, over 234 tournament games. Its average is a 40.8% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Staraptor
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Øutcasts' Saturday Night #1 [1st: Shiny Salamence] | 8 of 22 | John Takezawa | Camerupt (Mega), Farigiraf, Kangaskhan, Kingambit, Primarina |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Trinity Championship 15 (Double Format) | 8 of 69 | Aquaaa | Camerupt (Mega), Farigiraf, Kangaskhan, Kingambit, Primarina |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Unova Champions League #14 | 4 of 14 | TheTinelli | Annihilape, Camerupt (Mega), Dragonite (Mega), Farigiraf, Hisuian Zoroark |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Talon's FIGHT CLUB #104 POKEMON CHAMPIONS REG M-C | 1 of 97 | TomatoSaiyan | Farigiraf, Kangaskhan, Mawile (Mega), Torkoal, Vileplume |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Pokemon Champions @ The Cafe #6 | 8 of 19 | Michael G | Farigiraf, Golisopod (Mega), Kingambit, Pawmot, Politoed |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Chadweezy95 VGC Champions Tournament Ep 17!⛩️ | 3 of 15 | Trey9523 | Farigiraf, Golisopod (Mega), Hisuian Typhlosion, Kingambit, Politoed |
How fast is Staraptor?
Staraptor has 100 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 167; neutral, 152. At max it outspeeds 13 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Garchomp (169), Staraptor (Mega) (178), Sneasler (189). And just below: Eternal Flower Floette (Mega) (158), Hisuian Arcanine (156), Rillaboom (150).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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