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

Battle Statistics

28.74%

Usage Rate

48.88%

Win Rate

49.97%

Lead Rate

70.39%

Selection Rate

1198

Avg Rating

9206

Total Games

4500

Wins

4706

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 C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 28.7% usage rate and 48.9% win rate. This data represents 16,015 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 39.8% of battles. Roost demonstrates the highest win rate at 61.3% While Close Combat is the most popular choice, Roost shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Whimsicott, Garchomp, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Camerupt, achieving a 62.6% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gyarados, Aegislash, and Eelektross, while caution is advised against Skeledirge, Scovillain, and Kangaskhan. Particularly effective against Gyarados with a 61.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Staraptor maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Staraptor

4599 games

48.6% Win

28.7% appear

4240 games

48.9% Win

26.5% appear

4097 games

47.7% Win

25.6% appear

2937 games

45.5% Win

18.3% appear

2503 games

47.9% Win

15.6% appear

2470 games

49.5% Win

15.4% appear

2319 games

48.8% Win

14.5% appear

1655 games

45.9% Win

10.3% appear

1349 games

50.9% Win

8.4% appear

1176 games

47.5% Win

7.3% appear

1075 games

54.3% Win

6.7% appear

869 games

51.1% Win

5.4% appear

835 games

48.3% Win

5.2% appear

805 games

49.1% Win

5.0% appear

651 games

49.2% Win

4.1% appear

649 games

50.9% Win

4.0% appear

621 games

54.6% Win

3.9% appear

597 games

48.1% Win

3.7% appear

551 games

49.2% Win

3.4% appear

529 games

49.7% Win

3.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Staraptor

3374 games

50.9% Win

21.07% appear

3081 games

48.5% Win

19.24% appear

2618 games

50.0% Win

16.35% appear

2618 games

47.9% Win

16.35% appear

2403 games

45.1% Win

15.00% appear

2365 games

50.5% Win

14.77% appear

1757 games

47.7% Win

10.97% appear

1648 games

53.7% Win

10.29% appear

1644 games

46.3% Win

10.27% appear

1560 games

47.8% Win

9.74% appear

1523 games

49.8% Win

9.51% appear

1431 games

46.5% Win

8.94% appear

1405 games

47.7% Win

8.77% appear

1363 games

48.7% Win

8.51% appear

1301 games

49.1% Win

8.12% appear

1277 games

49.3% Win

7.97% appear

1027 games

42.9% Win

6.41% appear

857 games

44.5% Win

5.35% appear

811 games

51.7% Win

5.06% appear

767 games

49.0% Win

4.79% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Staraptor

115 games

62.6% Win

0.72% appear

393 games

62.1% Win

2.45% appear

391 games

59.1% Win

2.44% appear

123 games

58.5% Win

0.77% appear

184 games

56.5% Win

1.15% appear

363 games

56.2% Win

2.27% appear

257 games

55.2% Win

1.60% appear

505 games

55.2% Win

3.15% appear

621 games

54.6% Win

3.88% appear

1075 games

54.3% Win

6.71% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Staraptor

121 games

38.0% Win

0.76% appear

221 games

40.3% Win

1.38% appear

247 games

43.3% Win

1.54% appear

135 games

44.4% Win

0.84% appear

171 games

44.4% Win

1.07% appear

375 games

44.5% Win

2.34% appear

229 games

45.0% Win

1.43% appear

317 games

45.1% Win

1.98% appear

2937 games

45.5% Win

18.34% appear

101 games

45.5% Win

0.63% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Staraptor performs well against

128 games

61.7% Win

0.80% appear

173 games

60.7% Win

1.08% appear

445 games

58.2% Win

2.78% appear

174 games

58.0% Win

1.09% appear

155 games

56.1% Win

0.97% appear

187 games

55.6% Win

1.17% appear

145 games

55.2% Win

0.91% appear

127 games

55.1% Win

0.79% appear

342 games

55.0% Win

2.14% appear

462 games

54.8% Win

2.88% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Staraptor

96 games

39.6% Win

0.60% appear

195 games

42.0% Win

1.22% appear

209 games

42.6% Win

1.31% appear

171 games

42.7% Win

1.07% appear

1027 games

42.9% Win

6.41% appear

653 games

43.2% Win

4.08% appear

199 games

43.7% Win

1.24% appear

352 games

43.8% Win

2.20% appear

363 games

43.8% Win

2.27% appear

240 games

44.2% Win

1.50% appear