Partner ideas

for Staraptor (mega)

FightingFlying

Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega Staraptor: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.

Often paired (6)

Incineroar
FireDark
On 30% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists Ice Immune to PsychicHits Ice super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Psychic super-effectively with Darkest LariatAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Garchomp
DragonGround
On 41% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Immune to ElectricMega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock Slide
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Fairy
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Contrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
On 39% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teamsResists Electric Adds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Flying
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
On 38% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists Electric Adds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Flying
Kingambit
DarkSteel
On 15% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists Ice Resists Flying Immune to PsychicHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Psychic super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Head
Gholdengo
SteelGhost
On 24% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists Ice Resists Flying Resists Psychic Resists FairyHits Ice super-effectively with Make It RainHits Flying super-effectively with Power Gem

Spicy Tech (1)

Raichu
Electric
Contrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Lightning Rod redirects single-target Electric attacks away from Mega Staraptor while both are active Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure

Defensive glue (17)

Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteel
Covers its Electric, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeMega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play
Steelix
SteelGround
Covers its Electric, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard support
Avalugghisuian
IceRock
Covers its Ice and Flying weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeMega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Mountain GaleHits Psychic super-effectively with Crunch
Forretress
BugSteel
Covers its Ice, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeMega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug Buzz
Aggron
SteelRock
Covers its Ice, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Stunfisk
GroundElectric
Covers its Electric and Flying weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeMega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play
Both weak to Ice
Glalie
Ice
Spread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists IceHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel RollerHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Roller
Mawile
SteelFairy
Covers its Ice, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor resists its Brutal SwingHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Excadrill
GroundSteel
Covers its Electric, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Head
Ampharos
Electric
Covers its Electric and Flying weaknesses
Mega Staraptor resists its Brutal SwingMega Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeHits Electric super-effectively with Stomping TantrumHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Flying super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Tail
Metagross
SteelPsychic
Covers its Ice, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Meteor MashHits Flying super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor Mash
Pyroar
FireNormal
Covers its Ice and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Flying super-effectively with Wild ChargeHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Krookodile
GroundDark
Covers its Electric and Psychic weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk Shot
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Fairy
Tyranitar
RockDark
Covers its Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Fairy
Meganium
Grass
Spread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists ElectricHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron TailHits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Flying
Bastiodon
RockSteel
Covers its Ice, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Camerupt
FireGround
Covers its Electric and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with EruptionHits Flying super-effectively with Rock Slide

Partner ideas

Often paired (6)

Incineroar

Garchomp

Whimsicott

Sinistcha

Kingambit

Gholdengo

Spicy Tech (1)

Raichu

Defensive glue (17)

Stunfiskgalarian

Steelix

Avalugghisuian

Forretress

Aggron

Stunfisk

Glalie

Mawile

Excadrill

Ampharos

Metagross

Pyroar

Krookodile

Tyranitar

Meganium

Bastiodon

Camerupt