Partner ideasfor mega Staraptor

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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.

What holds up

Every reason is derived from the pinned dataset, never written by hand
Coverage, resistances, and role gaps are calculated per pair
“On X% of teams” is counted from ranked play, not estimated

Still growing

Not exhaustive — partners that work exist beyond what these rules reach
Some pairings are theory or niche rather than something you meet on ladder
The order is a ranking heuristic; the reasons are the evidence, not the rank

Often paired (8)

Gholdengo
SteelGhost
On 35% 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
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
On 37% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists ElectricHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Flying
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Contrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
On 35% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teamsResists Electric Adds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Flying
Excadrill
GroundSteel
On 25% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Immune to Electric Resists Flying Resists Psychic Resists FairyMega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with Earthquake
Kingambit
DarkSteel
On 24% 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
Delphox
FirePsychic
On 13% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists Ice Resists Psychic Resists FairyHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Flying super-effectively with Thunder PunchHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play
Incineroar
FireDark
On 17% 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
Tyranitar
RockDark
On 22% of Mega Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists Flying Immune to PsychicHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds weather control
Both weak to Fairy

Spicy Tech (2)

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
Dedenne
ElectricFairy
Contrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Resists Electric Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with Thunderbolt

Defensive glue (14)

Aggron
SteelRock
Covers its Ice, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Staraptor resists its Brutal SwingMega Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeMega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head Smash
galarian Stunfisk
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
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
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 Iron HeadHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard support
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
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
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
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
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
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 CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Ice Both weak to Fairy
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
Barbaracle
RockWater
Covers its Ice and Flying weaknesses
Mega Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Poison JabAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Electric
Beartic
Ice
Mega Staraptor is immune to its Earthquake
Resists IceHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Flying super-effectively with Icicle CrashHits Psychic super-effectively with Throat ChopHits Fairy super-effectively with Heavy Slam