Max Atk/Spe EVs, and the ability Contrary — a physical attacker Mega Staraptor that fights by leveraging it.overwhelming the opponent by forcing powerful STAB moves while raising its bulk.

Alternative Move Options

Substitute also recommended

Since Mega Staraptor is weak to status conditions, as a countermeasure Substitute is also a recommended option.Roost can also be combined for durability.

Alternative Flying Move Options

For the main Flying move, choose between high-power but recoil-inducing Brave Bird or the multi-hit Dual Wingbeat.

Contrary Physical Attacker Role

From its high Attack and Speed, Brave Bird and other high-power moves to pressure and put heavy strain on the opponent — its role as an ace.raising its own Def and Sp.Def with Close Combat while healing with Roost to trade favorably — strong playstyle.

Threats

Weak to fast special attackers

Before Mega Evolving, Mega Staraptor Intimidate can lower the opponent's Attack, but if hit by a high-power special move before Mega Staraptor can act, it may be knocked out in one hit. Switch to another Pokémon to handle them.

Also weak to the ability Unaware

Mega Staraptor Close Combat is a Pokémon that operates while raising its stats, but it can't leverage its strengths against Pokémon with Unaware, which ignores stat changes. Switch to another Pokémon, or carefully judge when to bring it out.

A Mega Staraptor build that invests heavily in HP/Speed to secure bulk while acting before the opponent. The ability Contrary causes Close Combat's Defense/Sp.Def drops to be reversed into boosts, fortifying itself by raising its own bulk while attacking.

Doubles Setup Ace Role

Close Combat to raise its stats, a role of staying on the field as an ace that is hard to break through on both the physical and special sides. After its bulk is raised, Roost allows it to tenaciously whittle the opponent down with recovery.

Threats

Weak to special attackers that hit its weaknesses

Weak to special attackers that hit its weaknesses. Staraptor's pre-Mega Evolution ability Intimidate does not work against special attackers. The moves of threatening Pokémon are Protect and counterattack with your ally's move.

Maxing out EVs in HP and Speed, Choice Scarf to secure a guaranteed turn of action — a Staraptor build. The ability Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack, and striking first with Final Gambit, it aims to forcibly trade with the opponent's troublesome Pokémon.

Doubles Scarf Final Gambit Role

Brought out as a lead, with the ability Intimidate to lower Attack, while a role of reliably KOing one opponent with lower HP than itself using Final Gambit — its role. In Doubles, removing obstacles to pave the way for an allied ace is powerful, and depending on the situation, U-turn or high-power moves can also be used.

Threats

Weak to Ghost-type Pokémon and priority moves

Against Ghost-type Pokémon, Final Gambit does not work, making them troublesome. Also, if hit by a priority move, Final Gambit's damage is reduced. Counter with Pokémon that can hit Ghost types, or with the ability Armor Tail on Pokémon like Farigiraf.