Is Staraptor viable in Gen 9 NU?

Staraptor is ranked #53 in Gen 9 NU with 3.25% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

Staraptor in Gen 9 NU

Gen 9 NU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · May 2026 - Jul 2026

#0398 Staraptor

NormalFlying

USAGE 3.2% #53

ABILITYReckless

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 99.9% Close Combat 93.2% U-turn 74.0% Double-Edge 69.2% Quick Attack 49.3% Final Gambit 13.8% Whirlwind 0.1% Giga Impact 0.1%

Items

Choice Scarf 56.1% Choice Band 43.5% Life Orb 0.1% Rocky Helmet 0.1% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.1% Toxic Orb 0.0% Liechi Berry 0.0% Sitrus Berry 0.0%

Abilities

Reckless98.1%Intimidate1.9%

Tera Types

Flying 84.1% Normal 10.7% Fighting 3.8% Ground 1.0% Ghost 0.3% Steel 0.1% Bug 0.0% Electric 0.0%

Common Teammates

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

Ranked #53 with 3.25% usage. Sorted by reliability score.