Building a Pokemon Champions competitive team requires an effective selection of members with the right nature, ability, held item, and moveset to climb the ranks. Staraptor was, and is still, a solid offensive pick thanks to its Attack stat and coverage. Now with its new Mega form, this Predator Pokemon has gained more competitive credibility which makes it viable on most teams.
This guide will dive deep into the best Staraptor and Mega Staraptor moveset, nature, and overall build for Pokemon Champions.
Best Staraptor build in Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions Staraptor: Core setup
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Ability: Intimidate
- Held Item: Choice Band
- Nature: Jolly (+Speed, -Special Attack)
The standard form of Staraptor is a solid physical wallbreaker. Jolly nature lets it outspeed more threats, while Choice Band provides extra damage output.
Intimidate, a top-tier ability in any meta, is perfect for Staraptor for lowering the opponents’ Attack stat upon entering battle.
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Staraptor: Base stats overview
- HP: 85
- Attack: 120
- Defense: 70
- Special Attack: 50
- Special Defense: 60
- Speed: 100
- Total: 485
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Pokemon Champions Staraptor: Recommended moveset
- Double-Edge / Return (STAB)
- Brave Bird (STAB)
- Close Combat
- U-turn
Brave Bird is Staraptor’s strongest Flying-type STAB attack, capable of dealing massive damage at the cost of a little recoil.
For its Normal-type STAB slot, players can choose between Double-Edge and Return. Double-Edge is a strong move known for its raw damage at the cost of recoil, while Return provides lesser damage without any drawbacks.
Close Combat is another high-damage move expanding Staraptor’s coverage, countering Ice-, Rock-, Normal-, Steel-, and Dark-types.
Finally, U-turn gives Staraptor crucial momentum, letting it scout or safely swap out of the battlefield.
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Staraptor: Type weaknesses
Staraptor should be played carefully around:
- Electric (2x)
- Ice (2x)
- Rock (2x)
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Best Mega Staraptor build in Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions Mega Staraptor: Core setup
- Type: Fighting / Flying
- Ability: Contrary
- Held Item: Staraptite
- Nature: Jolly (+Speed, -Special Attack)
Mega Staraptor becomes a more offensive threat, thanks to its boosted stats, new typing and Contrary ability. With this new ability, all stat reductions are now buffs, opening up creative synergy with now STAB Close Combat and Support Pokemon’s Charm, Tickle, and Scary Face.
What’s an addidtional bonus with Staraptor is it still activates Intimidate before Mega Evolving, futher laying the grounds for your setup.
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Mega Staraptor: Base stats overview
- HP: 85
- Attack: 140
- Defense: 100
- Special Attack: 60
- Special Defense: 90
- Speed: 110
- Total: 585
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Pokemon Champions Mega Staraptor: Recommended moveset
- Close Combat (STAB)
- Brave Bird (STAB)
- Roost
- Protect
Close Combat is now an exceptionally crucial STAB move for Mega Staraptor. With Contrary, Defense and Special Defense stats now get boosted every time it’s used, making it increasingly bulkier as the battle progresses.
Brave Bird still remains another strong STAB option.
Roost helps Mega Staraptor heal and Protect scouts opponents’ moves and avoids incoming damage for a turn.
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Mega Staraptor: Type weaknesses
Although Mega Staraptor gains better overall stats, it still has popular weaknesses to watch out for:
- Electric (2x)
- Ice (2x)
- Flying (2x)
- Psychic (2x)
- Fairy (2x)
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Edited by Aashish Victor
