Staraptor - VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

15.19%

Usage Rate

51.57%

Win Rate

38.56%

Lead Rate

59.48%

Selection Rate

1347

Avg Rating

40345

Total Games

20805

Wins

19540

Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Staraptor Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Staraptor currently holds a B tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 15.2% usage rate and 51.6% win rate. This data represents 132,809 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/22/2026 to 09/05/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Close Combat used in 33.5% of battles. Roost demonstrates the highest win rate at 63.0% While Close Combat is the most popular choice, Roost shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Whimsicott, Kingambit, and Farigiraf in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Vanilluxe, achieving a 55.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Espathra, Greninja, and Lucario, while caution is advised against Froslass, Mawile, and Lycanroc-Dusk. Particularly effective against Espathra with a 62.3% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Staraptor offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Staraptor

16729 games

51.4% Win

12.6% appear

13914 games

52.7% Win

10.5% appear

12038 games

53.3% Win

9.1% appear

11069 games

49.9% Win

8.3% appear

10490 games

51.1% Win

7.9% appear

10013 games

51.8% Win

7.5% appear

8957 games

52.6% Win

6.7% appear

8529 games

52.4% Win

6.4% appear

8060 games

52.5% Win

6.1% appear

6862 games

52.3% Win

5.2% appear

6430 games

50.8% Win

4.8% appear

6374 games

52.9% Win

4.8% appear

6016 games

53.5% Win

4.5% appear

5246 games

49.8% Win

4.0% appear

4731 games

53.1% Win

3.6% appear

4240 games

53.7% Win

3.2% appear

4035 games

50.3% Win

3.0% appear

3688 games

51.5% Win

2.8% appear

2479 games

49.1% Win

1.9% appear

2001 games

54.1% Win

1.5% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Staraptor

12818 games

48.3% Win

9.65% appear

11064 games

52.8% Win

8.33% appear

10886 games

51.3% Win

8.20% appear

10260 games

50.5% Win

7.73% appear

9995 games

51.9% Win

7.53% appear

9318 games

48.2% Win

7.02% appear

8838 games

49.3% Win

6.65% appear

8527 games

50.6% Win

6.42% appear

6461 games

49.9% Win

4.86% appear

6164 games

50.0% Win

4.64% appear

5555 games

49.2% Win

4.18% appear

5372 games

51.7% Win

4.04% appear

4565 games

55.8% Win

3.44% appear

4441 games

51.7% Win

3.34% appear

4293 games

51.9% Win

3.23% appear

4192 games

48.0% Win

3.16% appear

3596 games

53.1% Win

2.71% appear

3484 games

51.6% Win

2.62% appear

3440 games

53.1% Win

2.59% appear

3258 games

51.9% Win

2.45% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Staraptor

561 games

55.1% Win

0.42% appear

688 games

54.8% Win

0.52% appear

1010 games

54.5% Win

0.76% appear

447 games

54.4% Win

0.34% appear

2001 games

54.1% Win

1.51% appear

1105 games

53.8% Win

0.83% appear

421 games

53.7% Win

0.32% appear

790 games

53.7% Win

0.59% appear

4240 games

53.7% Win

3.19% appear

403 games

53.6% Win

0.30% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Staraptor

635 games

46.3% Win

0.48% appear

445 games

47.2% Win

0.34% appear

875 games

47.8% Win

0.66% appear

622 games

48.5% Win

0.47% appear

936 games

48.5% Win

0.70% appear

1579 games

48.9% Win

1.19% appear

2479 games

49.1% Win

1.87% appear

408 games

49.3% Win

0.31% appear

5246 games

49.8% Win

3.95% appear

11069 games

49.9% Win

8.33% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Staraptor performs well against

422 games

62.3% Win

0.32% appear

421 games

60.1% Win

0.32% appear

662 games

59.7% Win

0.50% appear

475 games

59.2% Win

0.36% appear

561 games

58.6% Win

0.42% appear

513 games

58.5% Win

0.39% appear

410 games

57.6% Win

0.31% appear

472 games

57.4% Win

0.36% appear

787 games

56.8% Win

0.59% appear

702 games

56.8% Win

0.53% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Staraptor

3040 games

45.9% Win

2.29% appear

1756 games

47.4% Win

1.32% appear

1133 games

47.8% Win

0.85% appear

495 games

47.9% Win

0.37% appear

4192 games

48.0% Win

3.16% appear

9318 games

48.2% Win

7.02% appear

12818 games

48.3% Win

9.65% appear

1062 games

48.6% Win

0.80% appear

2452 games

48.7% Win

1.85% appear

3013 games

48.8% Win

2.27% appear