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Staraptor

Staraptor

NORMALFLYING
HP
85
Atk
120
Def
70
SpA
50
SpD
60
Spe
100
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Final GambitFIGHTINGSpecial24.2%
  2. Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical23.0%
  3. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical21.6%
  4. U-turnBUGPhysical20.8%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateChoice ScarfChoice Scarf

Staraptor technical VGC usage sections

Best Staraptor Moves

  • #1

    Final Gambit

    FIGSpecial

    The user risks everything to attack the target. The user faints but inflicts damage equal to its own HP.

    24.17%
  • #2

    Brave Bird

    FLYPhysical120 BP

    The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    22.96%
  • #3

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    21.63%
  • #4

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    20.76%
  • #5

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    2.40%
  • #6

    Dual Wingbeat

    FLYPhysical40 BP

    The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

    1.93%
  • #7

    Double-Edge

    NORPhysical120 BP

    A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    1.69%
  • #8

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    0.84%
  • #9

    Blaze Kick

    FIRPhysical85 BP

    The user launches a kick that has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    0.65%
  • #10

    Quick Attack

    NORPhysical40 BP

    The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

    0.43%
  • #11

    Other

    2.54%

Best Staraptor Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

    53.03%
  • #2

    Jolly 32/14/0/0/0/20

    16.47%
  • #3

    Jolly 1/32/0/0/1/32

    2.77%
  • #4

    Adamant 32/2/0/0/0/32

    2.52%
  • #5

    Jolly 32/0/0/0/2/32

    1.64%
  • #6

    Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

    1.50%
  • #7

    Jolly 32/1/0/0/1/32

    1.43%
  • #8

    Jolly 32/0/0/0/2/32

    1.32%
  • #9

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.22%
  • #10

    Jolly 32/0/2/0/0/32

    0.99%
  • #11

    Other

    17.11%

Best Staraptor Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    92.99%
  • #2

    Reckless

    Powers up moves that have recoil damage.

    7.01%

Best Staraptor Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    95.38%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    1.27%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    0.90%
  • #4
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.53%
  • #5
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.44%
  • #6
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

    Raises the power of Flying-type moves.

    0.27%
  • #7
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.25%
  • #8
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    0.16%
  • #9
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.12%
  • #10
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Cuts a Pokémon's Speed and makes it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

    0.11%
  • #11

    Other

    0.57%

Best Staraptor Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    17.02%
  • #2
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.97%
  • #3
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.94%
  • #4
    Blastoise-MegaBlastoise-Mega
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    5.91%
  • #5
    Camerupt-MegaCamerupt-Mega
    FIRGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.82%
  • #6
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.02%
  • #7
    SylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.40%
  • #8
    VanilluxeVanilluxe
    ICE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.28%
  • #9
    VileplumeVileplume
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.20%
  • #10
    Scrafty-MegaScrafty-Mega
    DARFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.27%
  • #11

    Other

    33.17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Staraptor?

The best moveset for Staraptor in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Final Gambit, Brave Bird, Close Combat, U-turn.

How to counter Staraptor in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Staraptor can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (electric 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Staraptor?

The best item for Staraptor is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.