Partner ideas
for Staraptor
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for 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 (5)

Mawile
SteelFairyOn 33% of Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists IceResists RockHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Torkoal
FireOn 44% of Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists IceHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Ice super-effectively with EruptionHits Rock super-effectively with Earth PowerAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Rock walls with Earth Power
Farigiraf
NormalPsychicArmor Tail protects Staraptor's Final Gambit from opposing priority

Kingambit
DarkSteelOn 17% of Staraptor's ranked teams
Resists IceResists RockHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Camerupt
FireGroundOn 12% of Staraptor's ranked teams
Immune to ElectricStaraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with EruptionHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeBreaks Rock walls with Earthquake
Plan partners (3)

Meganium
GrassScreens patch Staraptor's frailty
Resists ElectricStaraptor is immune to its BulldozeStaraptor is immune to its EarthquakeStaraptor resists its Petal BlizzardHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron Tail
Forretress
BugSteelScreens patch Staraptor's frailty
Resists IceStaraptor is immune to its BulldozeStaraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel Beam
Ampharos
ElectricScreens patch Staraptor's frailty
Resists ElectricStaraptor is immune to its BulldozeHits Electric super-effectively with Stomping TantrumHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Rock super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds long-game durability
Spicy Tech (2)

Goodra
DragonContrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Resists ElectricHits Ice super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Rock super-effectively with Muddy WaterAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Rock walls with Muddy WaterBreaks Steel walls with Flamethrower
Raichu
ElectricContrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Defensive glue (14)

Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeStaraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamBreaks Rock walls with Steel Beam
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Stunfisk
GroundElectricCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its BulldozeStaraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeBreaks Rock walls with Earthquake
Runerigus
GroundGhostCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Body PressHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Ice and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Rock super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Crabominable
FightingIceSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists IceHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Rock walls with Close Combat
Krookodile
GroundDarkCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Torterra
GrassGroundCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with Headlong RushHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with Headlong RushAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Avalugghisuian
IceRockSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists IceHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Glalie
IceSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists IceHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel RollerHits Rock super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Excadrill
GroundSteelCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeBreaks Rock walls with EarthquakeBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Swampert
WaterGroundCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Wave CrashAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Rock walls with Wave CrashBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Taurospaldean
FightingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists RockHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatBreaks Rock walls with Close CombatBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Hippowdon
GroundCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Staraptor is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Rock walls with Earthquake