Is Staraptor viable in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype?

Staraptor is ranked #42 in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype with 4.94% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

Staraptor in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype

Gen 9 National Dex Monotype · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0398 Staraptor

NormalFlying

USAGE 4.9% #42

ABILITYIntimidate

BASE STATS

HP 85

ATK 120

DEF 70

SPA 50

SPD 60

SPE 100

BST485

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricIceRock

½×

GrassBug

0×

GroundGhost

Moves

Brave Bird 97.5% U-turn 97.2% Defog 90.6% Roost 89.9% Close Combat 9.5% Final Gambit 8.6% Double-Edge 2.5% Dual Wingbeat 2.3%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 88.4% Choice Scarf 8.8% Rocky Helmet 1.6% Choice Band 0.8% Leftovers 0.3% Focus Sash 0.0% Flyinium Z 0.0% Life Orb 0.0%

Abilities

Intimidate96.7%Reckless3.3%

Common Teammates

Bewear27.1%

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

Ranked #42 with 4.94% usage. Sorted by reliability score.