Is Staravia viable in Gen 9 350 Cup?

Staravia is ranked #15 in Gen 9 350 Cup with 10.19% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Staravia counters

Gen 9 350 Cup · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0397 Staravia

NormalFlying

USAGE 10.2% #15

ABILITYReckless

BASE STATS

HP 55

ATK 75

DEF 50

SPA 40

SPD 40

SPE 80

BST340

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricIceRock

½×

GrassBug

0×

GroundGhost

Moves

Brave Bird 100.0% U-turn 96.5% Double-Edge 95.3% Quick Attack 73.5% Final Gambit 12.6% Facade 9.4% Heat Wave 4.4% Dual Wingbeat 3.6%

Items

Choice Band 87.4% Choice Scarf 7.3% Heavy-Duty Boots 4.6% Lum Berry 0.3% Leftovers 0.2% Life Orb 0.1% Assault Vest 0.0% Focus Sash 0.0%

Abilities

Reckless98.0%Intimidate2.0%

Tera Types

Normal 64.0% Flying 30.4% Fire 4.5% Ghost 0.4% Ground 0.4% Steel 0.3% Fighting 0.0% Grass 0.0%

Common Teammates

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #15 with 10.19% usage. Sorted by reliability score.