# Blacephalon - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Blacephalon in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Blacephalon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Blacephalon
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.924%
- **Heat Wave**: 84.184%
- **Psychic**: 80.667%
- **Taunt**: 78.306%
- **Flamethrower**: 11.485%
- **Mind Blown**: 6.876%
- **Night Shade**: 6.530%
- **Hidden Power Flying**: 6.206%
- **Fire Blast**: 4.992%
- **Psyshock**: 4.866%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 80.393%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.238%
- **Ghostium Z**: 4.918%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.019%
- **Other**: 2.431%

## Common Teammates
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 77.265%
- **Kartana**: 77.163%
- **Tapu Lele**: 77.132%
- **Ribombee**: 75.905%
- **Genesect**: 75.838%
- **Kyurem-Black**: 6.094%

## FAQ for Blacephalon in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Blacephalon?
The most common moves for Blacephalon are Shadow Ball, Heat Wave, Psychic, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is frequently paired with Gardevoir-Mega, Kartana, Tapu Lele, Ribombee. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Blacephalon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blacephalon?
The top build for Blacephalon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/6/252`. This configuration accounts for 59.811% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (80.393%).

### What is the most common role for Blacephalon?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Blacephalon often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blacephalon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 127 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 151 |
| Sp. Def | 79 |
| Speed | 107 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blacephalon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Blacephalon) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Blacephalon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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