Build the Ultimate Mega Staraptor VGC Team | Pokémon Champio

Summary

In the Pokémon Champions | VGC Battles & Tournaments server, members are collaborating to build a competitive team around Mega Staraptor. The discussion covers essential support strategies, including the use of Whimsicott for Tailwind and defensive synergy with other team members. This thread provides valuable insights into optimizing item choices and lead combinations for players looking to refine their VGC strategies.

applequartz-24 OP

This is my team atm, but i dont have a real strat

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merrykitten-85
ironpixel-34

I dont think Skeledirge needs focus sash he is super bulky.
He would be better with lefties

Basically the whole team can be reworked.

Are there any mons in particular that you like or want to use

ironpanther-10

I dont really have time rn, but you definitely want whimsicott in here with either charm or tickle

@ironpixel-34 I dont think Skeledirge needs focus sash he is super bulky. He would be better with lefties Basical…
applequartz-24 OP

No megat staraptor is the only one

applequartz-24 OP

Atm i play tailwind on my silvarro

applequartz-24 OP

Can someone of you guys make me a whole team around mega staraptor?

@applequartz-24 Atm i play tailwind on my silvarro
rockydragon-15

With Whimsicott, if you have prankster on it, you will always go first with Tailwind or any other status moves. So it would be more efficient to use Whimsicott. Plus from the looks of it the only "support" Pokemon you have is Incineroar, unless you are trying to use Skeledirge as a support type pokemon too.

ironpixel-34

https://pokepast.es/5634cdf6656599bf

ironpixel-34

With the mons you have this can get you started

applequartz-24 OP

Do i need to follow a strict strat?

applequartz-24 OP

Whit what should i lead?

rockydragon-15

With the team they posted I would start off with Whimsicott and Sneasler most times I figure

rockydragon-15

Unless you really want to go 100% damage right away with Starraptor, but there are teams out there that look for that.

ironpixel-34

Its almost a TR team 😂
You have alot of slow mons.

So basically start with whimsy staraptor like rev said go tailwind first and use charm on staraptor when he megas to boost his attack.
Use close combat with staraptor as much as possible to boost his defences.

All the other mons are to support him and cover other typings

Do you know type weaknesses yet?

Sneasler does have to xome on the team but he can help fakeout if theres poison or fire threats to kill whimsy

applequartz-24 OP

I know a few types and their weaknesses but not all

ironpixel-34

Have a type chart on your phone or print one if you can itll help alot.

This team is pretty self explanatory just hit thing for super effective damage while buffing staraptor with close combat boosts and whimsy.

You might want to try and pull for a mon like
Sinistcha, milotic, Clefable or Primarina when you can to get a life dew user. That attack heals you and your ally for 1/2 health super good for keeping staraptor alive.. but he does have Roost which heals him

Other thing is Skeledirge has Slack Off which heals him and torch song which boosts his special attack so every time you use it he gets stronger.. fyi he also has unaware which ignores stat boosts so he can ignore the boosts an enemy staraptor gets

ironpixel-34

Skeledirge is also immune to fighting moves so you can switch him in knowing their staraptor is going to close combat and it blocks their attack

ironpixel-34

Ooh and whimsy has encore if you dont know that move yet. It makes your opponent use the same attack they last used for a few turns.. so if they protect or fakeout last turn you can lock them into a useless move

ironpixel-34

On second look I would probably drop protect on snealer for rock slide. Your team doesnt like fire alot 😭
We can drop dire Claw but that moves too good

applequartz-24 OP

Rockslide?

applequartz-24 OP

Is that steinhagel?

ironpixel-34

Yes

applequartz-24 OP

Okay i will try it now

ironpixel-34

Sorry language difference 😆

applequartz-24 OP

Yes no prob

applequartz-24 OP

Do u have a good typechart?

ironpixel-34

Let us know if any particular pokemon doesnt work and we can change things

ironpixel-34

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applequartz-24 OP

Are above the type the weaknesses or the strengths?

ironpixel-34

The bottom is the type. Ontop is what it is strong too

applequartz-24 OP

Okay

ironpixel-34

Wait no shii my bad

ironpixel-34

Other way round 😂

applequartz-24 OP

So i lead with whimsicott and staraptor

@ironpixel-34 Other way round 😂
applequartz-24 OP

Okay

ironpixel-34

Example Fighting is strong to normal

merrykitten-85

Is this correct ?

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@applequartz-24 So i lead with whimsicott and staraptor
ironpixel-34

If they wont lead with something that will kill staraptor.
If you think they will lead electric fairy or psychic users then lead sneasler whimsy to kill them before bringing in staraptor.

Your new so you will likely lose more then you win at first. Pokemon is about pattern recognition. After a while of playing you will know what a mon is and what its going to do from experience of seeing it a few times

@merrykitten-85 Is this correct ? ![image](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1522532004040802434/1522543233685…
ironpixel-34

This is a good one haven't seen this yet

applequartz-24 OP

The first opponent gave up

ironpixel-34

Haha alot will when they see staraptor setting up

applequartz-24 OP

Bro i hate that fucking mouse

ironpixel-34

Remember dont get greedy with staraptor. Use Roost to heal when your around half health

@applequartz-24 Bro i hate that fucking mouse
ironpixel-34

Which one??

applequartz-24 OP

The family mouse

applequartz-24 OP

Its mainattack is too strong

applequartz-24 OP

He hitted me 9 times😭

applequartz-24 OP

Wtf

ironpixel-34

Haha yeah its annoying. Skeledirge is immune to that attack

ironpixel-34

Since its a normal type move.
And hes a ghost type

applequartz-24 OP

I lost

ironpixel-34

Of staraptor dies too much change it to max hp Max speed but then you need to use charm alot into staraptor

applequartz-24 OP

Why is mega frosdedje faster than skeledirge with tailwind

merrykitten-85

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merrykitten-85

Val is this one correct too ?

@applequartz-24 Why is mega frosdedje faster than skeledirge with tailwind
ironpixel-34

Froslass is super fast you dont have many fast fire types. We could swap Skeledirge for mega zard and have it be a mega zard or a mega raptor team

@merrykitten-85 Val is this one correct too ?
ironpixel-34

Looks right to me

applequartz-24 OP

Is azugladis an option?

applequartz-24 OP

Or could u also build me a mega zard team

merrykitten-85

I can’t see any Zard in your pokemon list

merrykitten-85

Could you send an updated version of?

applequartz-24 OP

It is on the second picture

merrykitten-85

Charizard @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Heat Wave
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Protect

Venusaur @ Coba Berry
Ability: Chlorophyll
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect

Whimsicott @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Taunt
- Moonblast

Incineroar @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 12 Def / 22 SpD
Careful Nature
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Parting Shot
- Darkest Lariat

Raichu @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fake Out
- Nuzzle
- Thunderbolt
- Protect

Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Modest Nature
- Wide Guard
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- King's Shield

merrykitten-85

The team is built around making Charizard-Y as safe and annoying as possible.

Charizard sets sun and starts putting pressure on the board with big Fire damage. Once sun is up, Venusaur becomes really fast with Chlorophyll, so it can threaten Sleep Powder or hit Water, Ground, and Rock types that try to beat Charizard.

Whimsicott gives you Tailwind, so even if sun is removed, the team can still play fast. It also helps stop Trick Room with Taunt and can punish Protect or setup with Encore.

Incineroar is there to make the game safer. Fake Out buys free turns, Intimidate weakens physical attackers, and Parting Shot helps bring Charizard or Venusaur in safely again.

Raichu protects Charizard from Electric moves with Lightning Rod. That’s really important because Charizard teams hate Electric pressure. Raichu also gives Fake Out and Nuzzle, which makes the opponent’s turns more awkward.

Aegislash is the safety piece into spread moves. Wide Guard helps block Rock Slide, Earthquake, Make It Rain, Hyper Voice, Eruption, and other annoying spread attacks that can punish Charizard teams.

So the simple idea is:

Charizard sets sun and does damage. Venusaur abuses the sun. Whimsicott controls speed. Incineroar and Raichu help you get safe turns. Aegislash protects the team from spread attacks.

Most games you’re trying to get sun up, keep Charizard alive, and use your support Pokémon to stop the opponent from easily removing it.

applequartz-24 OP

I dont habe aegislash anymore

ironpixel-34

Use gambit instead of aegislash

ironpixel-34

Kingambit @ Chople Berry OR Black Glasses
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
- Protect

applequartz-24 OP

I will try it in a few min

applequartz-24 OP

It worked okay

applequartz-24 OP

I had a 4 winserie some time and are nearly to reach hyperliga

applequartz-24 OP

When i practice the team more it could be masterlike

@ironpixel-34 Use gambit instead of aegislash
applequartz-24 OP

Hey can u help me

applequartz-24 OP

I need the zard team u made me

applequartz-24 OP

To register in the tournament

applequartz-24 OP

I dont know how that works

ironpixel-34

The zard was

@merrykitten-85 Charizard @ Charizardite Y Ability: Blaze Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Heat…
ironpixel-34

Its here

applequartz-24 OP

I just realized i could have just copied it hahah

ironpixel-34

😂

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