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

Battle Statistics

3.78%

Usage Rate

49.08%

Win Rate

41.48%

Lead Rate

60.88%

Selection Rate

1167

Avg Rating

974

Total Games

477

Wins

497

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 D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 3.8% usage rate and 49.1% win rate. This data represents 12,869 games analyzed over 14 days from 09/09/2026 to 09/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 32.1% of battles. Roost demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.6% While Close Combat is the most popular choice, Roost shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Whimsicott, Kingambit, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Swampert, achieving a 73.3% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ceruledge, Hydreigon, and Corviknight, while caution is advised against Camerupt, Primarina, and Sylveon. Particularly effective against Ceruledge with a 83.3% 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

363 games

46.3% Win

2.8% appear

286 games

53.9% Win

2.2% appear

244 games

47.5% Win

1.9% appear

230 games

50.0% Win

1.8% appear

202 games

49.0% Win

1.6% appear

186 games

43.5% Win

1.4% appear

179 games

48.6% Win

1.4% appear

171 games

49.7% Win

1.3% appear

170 games

57.6% Win

1.3% appear

166 games

54.8% Win

1.3% appear

151 games

49.7% Win

1.2% appear

146 games

45.2% Win

1.1% appear

116 games

44.0% Win

0.9% appear

114 games

46.5% Win

0.9% appear

113 games

49.6% Win

0.9% appear

113 games

42.5% Win

0.9% appear

88 games

52.3% Win

0.7% appear

87 games

51.7% Win

0.7% appear

85 games

48.2% Win

0.7% appear

84 games

47.6% Win

0.7% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Staraptor

385 games

49.4% Win

2.99% appear

372 games

48.9% Win

2.89% appear

311 games

47.9% Win

2.42% appear

280 games

39.6% Win

2.18% appear

256 games

46.5% Win

1.99% appear

247 games

48.2% Win

1.92% appear

227 games

54.2% Win

1.76% appear

203 games

49.3% Win

1.58% appear

197 games

47.7% Win

1.53% appear

166 games

48.2% Win

1.29% appear

150 games

52.7% Win

1.17% appear

128 games

46.9% Win

0.99% appear

114 games

49.1% Win

0.89% appear

108 games

40.7% Win

0.84% appear

107 games

46.7% Win

0.83% appear

106 games

45.3% Win

0.82% appear

94 games

45.7% Win

0.73% appear

85 games

52.9% Win

0.66% appear

79 games

51.9% Win

0.61% appear

76 games

52.6% Win

0.59% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Staraptor

15 games

73.3% Win

0.12% appear

40 games

67.5% Win

0.31% appear

15 games

66.7% Win

0.12% appear

20 games

65.0% Win

0.16% appear

32 games

62.5% Win

0.25% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.12% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.12% appear

18 games

61.1% Win

0.14% appear

15 games

60.0% Win

0.12% appear

31 games

58.1% Win

0.24% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Staraptor

20 games

25.0% Win

0.16% appear

18 games

27.8% Win

0.14% appear

26 games

30.8% Win

0.20% appear

16 games

31.2% Win

0.12% appear

17 games

35.3% Win

0.13% appear

21 games

38.1% Win

0.16% appear

113 games

42.5% Win

0.88% appear

21 games

42.9% Win

0.16% appear

186 games

43.5% Win

1.45% appear

116 games

44.0% Win

0.90% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Staraptor performs well against

18 games

83.3% Win

0.14% appear

15 games

66.7% Win

0.12% appear

20 games

65.0% Win

0.16% appear

19 games

63.2% Win

0.15% appear

35 games

62.9% Win

0.27% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.12% appear

31 games

61.3% Win

0.24% appear

42 games

59.5% Win

0.33% appear

55 games

58.2% Win

0.43% appear

28 games

57.1% Win

0.22% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Staraptor

23 games

26.1% Win

0.18% appear

38 games

34.2% Win

0.30% appear

57 games

35.1% Win

0.44% appear

22 games

36.4% Win

0.17% appear

280 games

39.6% Win

2.18% appear

15 games

40.0% Win

0.12% appear

15 games

40.0% Win

0.12% appear

108 games

40.7% Win

0.84% appear

56 games

41.1% Win

0.44% appear

34 games

41.2% Win

0.26% appear