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Staraptor Mega

Staraptor Mega

FIGHTINGFLYING
HP
85
Atk
140
Def
100
SpA
60
SpD
90
Spe
110
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • ICE2x
  • PSYCHIC2x

Best Nature

Jolly 29/1/0/0/4/32

Best Moveset

  1. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical25.0%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus24.0%
  3. Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical20.8%
  4. RoostFLYINGStatus16.6%

Best Ability / Item

ContraryStaraptiteStaraptite

Staraptor Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Staraptor Mega Moves

  • #1

    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.

    24.98%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    23.96%
  • #3

    Brave Bird

    FLYPhysical120 BP

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

    20.84%
  • #4

    Roost

    FLYStatus

    The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.

    16.63%
  • #5

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

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

    6.59%
  • #6

    Dual Wingbeat

    FLYPhysical40 BP

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

    4.12%
  • #7

    Final Gambit

    FIGSpecial

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

    0.64%
  • #8

    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.

    0.58%
  • #9

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

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

    0.45%
  • #10

    Quick Attack

    NORPhysical40 BP

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

    0.36%
  • #11

    Other

    0.85%

Best Staraptor Mega Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 29/1/0/0/4/32

    12.93%
  • #2

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

    12.76%
  • #3

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

    8.90%
  • #4

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

    5.16%
  • #5

    Adamant 31/32/0/0/3/0

    4.85%
  • #6

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

    2.33%
  • #7

    Jolly 23/17/0/0/0/26

    1.80%
  • #8

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

    1.55%
  • #9

    Jolly 23/11/0/0/0/32

    1.52%
  • #10

    Jolly 32/5/0/0/4/25

    1.35%
  • #11

    Other

    46.85%

Best Staraptor Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Contrary

    Reverses any stat changes affecting the Pokémon so that attempts to boost its stats instead lower them—and attempts to lower its stats will boost them.

    100.00%

Best Staraptor Mega Items

  • #1
    Staraptite

    Staraptite

    Allows Staraptor to Mega Evolve into Mega Staraptor.

    100.00%

Best Staraptor Mega Teammates

  • #1
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.87%
  • #2
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.23%
  • #3
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.03%
  • #4
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.03%
  • #5
    ExcadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.68%
  • #6
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.48%
  • #7
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    4.27%
  • #8
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.17%
  • #9
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.06%
  • #10
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.90%
  • #11

    Other

    40.28%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Staraptor Mega?

The best moveset for Staraptor Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Close Combat, Protect, Brave Bird, Roost.

How to counter Staraptor Mega in Champions?

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

What is the best item for Staraptor Mega?

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