#70 in usage · 1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Staraptor Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Staraptor is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Staraptor @ Choice Scarf Ability: Intimidate Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 4 Atk / 30 Spe Adamant Nature - Final Gambit - U-turn - Close Combat - Dual Wingbeat
Staraptor moves
Share of Staraptor sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Final GambitFighting99%
- U-turnBug89.9%
- Close CombatFighting89%
- Dual WingbeatFlying59.9%
- Brave BirdFlying38.8%
- TailwindFlying8.8%
- WhirlwindNormal4.7%
- Double-EdgeNormal3.9%
- ProtectNormal1.4%
- Helping HandNormal1%
Items
- Choice Scarf98.7%
Abilities
- Intimidate96.5%
- Reckless3.5%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 4 Atk / 30 Spe | 192 | 158 | 90 | 63 | 80 | 150 | 31.2% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe | 192 | 142 | 90 | 63 | 80 | 167 | 27.3% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 HP / 17 Atk / 17 Spe | 192 | 157 | 90 | 63 | 80 | 150 | 18.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 46.2% · Adamant 31.2%.
Staraptor teammates
Share of Staraptor teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Staraptor set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Staraptor set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Final Gambit, U-turn, Close Combat and Dual Wingbeat with Choice Scarf (98.7% of sets) and Intimidate, a Adamant nature and 32 HP / 4 Atk / 30 Spe.
What are Staraptor's best teammates in VGC?
Staraptor's most common partners are Farigiraf (69.6%), Mega Golisopod (57%), Kingambit (54.3%), Politoed (49%) and Pawmot (45.2%) — the share of Staraptor teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Staraptor use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Staraptor's top spreads (46.2%), followed by Adamant (31.2%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Staraptor in Pokémon Champions?
Staraptor has base 100 Speed: 167 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 152 neutral, and 108 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Staraptor in Pokémon Champions?
Staraptor is #70 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.