Staraptor

Staraptor

Tier B VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/10/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

14.77%
Usage Rate
51.45%
Win Rate
39.60%
Lead Rate
60.73%
Selection Rate
1338
Avg Rating
35435
Total Games
18231
Wins
17204
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 14.8% usage rate and 51.4% win rate. This data represents 119,952 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/27/2026 to 09/09/2026.

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 33.9% of battles. Roost demonstrates the highest win rate at 64.3% 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 Blastoise, achieving a 56.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Espathra, Araquanid, and Scrafty, while caution is advised against Abomasnow, Froslass, and Lycanroc-Dusk. Particularly effective against Espathra with a 61.1% 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
15271 games
51.2% Win
12.7% appear
12483 games
52.8% Win
10.4% appear
10565 games
53.7% Win
8.8% appear
9804 games
49.4% Win
8.2% appear
9205 games
51.3% Win
7.7% appear
8758 games
51.0% Win
7.3% appear
8052 games
53.1% Win
6.7% appear
7865 games
51.6% Win
6.6% appear
7151 games
53.9% Win
6.0% appear
6719 games
51.9% Win
5.6% appear
5869 games
50.7% Win
4.9% appear
5750 games
54.4% Win
4.8% appear
5569 games
51.1% Win
4.6% appear
4581 games
50.0% Win
3.8% appear
3709 games
53.0% Win
3.1% appear
3341 games
51.1% Win
2.8% appear
3313 games
50.4% Win
2.8% appear
3268 games
53.0% Win
2.7% appear
1959 games
48.4% Win
1.6% appear
1678 games
53.8% Win
1.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Staraptor
12700 games
48.1% Win
10.59% appear
10274 games
50.7% Win
8.57% appear
9428 games
48.3% Win
7.86% appear
9244 games
50.1% Win
7.71% appear
8838 games
52.7% Win
7.37% appear
8295 games
50.8% Win
6.92% appear
8092 games
51.9% Win
6.75% appear
7615 games
50.0% Win
6.35% appear
6296 games
49.8% Win
5.25% appear
5240 games
50.0% Win
4.37% appear
4670 games
48.6% Win
3.89% appear
4635 games
48.5% Win
3.86% appear
4553 games
50.6% Win
3.80% appear
3902 games
51.5% Win
3.25% appear
3738 games
51.9% Win
3.12% appear
3713 games
55.4% Win
3.10% appear
3041 games
48.7% Win
2.54% appear
2941 games
53.6% Win
2.45% appear
2912 games
50.9% Win
2.43% appear
2816 games
52.2% Win
2.35% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Staraptor
867 games
56.4% Win
0.72% appear
418 games
55.3% Win
0.35% appear
560 games
54.6% Win
0.47% appear
5750 games
54.4% Win
4.79% appear
515 games
54.0% Win
0.43% appear
7151 games
53.9% Win
5.96% appear
654 games
53.8% Win
0.55% appear
1678 games
53.8% Win
1.40% appear
10565 games
53.7% Win
8.81% appear
987 games
53.5% Win
0.82% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Staraptor
362 games
43.4% Win
0.30% appear
548 games
46.4% Win
0.46% appear
405 games
46.9% Win
0.34% appear
515 games
47.2% Win
0.43% appear
473 games
48.0% Win
0.39% appear
1959 games
48.4% Win
1.63% appear
1548 games
49.0% Win
1.29% appear
830 games
49.0% Win
0.69% appear
573 games
49.2% Win
0.48% appear
454 games
49.3% Win
0.38% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Staraptor performs well against
368 games
61.1% Win
0.31% appear
409 games
59.2% Win
0.34% appear
501 games
58.3% Win
0.42% appear
446 games
58.1% Win
0.37% appear
439 games
57.9% Win
0.37% appear
467 games
57.2% Win
0.39% appear
484 games
57.2% Win
0.40% appear
415 games
56.9% Win
0.35% appear
374 games
56.7% Win
0.31% appear
1023 games
56.6% Win
0.85% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Staraptor
394 games
46.2% Win
0.33% appear
2698 games
46.3% Win
2.25% appear
1188 games
46.4% Win
0.99% appear
1298 games
46.8% Win
1.08% appear
480 games
48.1% Win
0.40% appear
12700 games
48.1% Win
10.59% appear
9428 games
48.3% Win
7.86% appear
1860 games
48.3% Win
1.55% appear
4635 games
48.5% Win
3.86% appear
4670 games
48.6% Win
3.89% appear