# Kartana - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kartana 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/Kartana)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Kartana
- **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
- **Leaf Blade**: 99.982%
- **Sacred Sword**: 98.089%
- **Protect**: 70.780%
- **Tailwind**: 52.532%
- **Smart Strike**: 34.649%
- **Knock Off**: 23.805%
- **Detect**: 9.631%
- **Other**: 10.531%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 40.310%
- **Grassium Z**: 32.725%
- **Life Orb**: 18.183%
- **Choice Band**: 2.600%
- **Fightinium Z**: 1.881%
- **Other**: 4.300%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 40.588%
- **Tapu Koko**: 39.491%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 34.883%
- **Tapu Fini**: 31.711%
- **Gastrodon**: 24.819%
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 14.637%

## FAQ for Kartana in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Kartana?
The most common moves for Kartana are Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword, Protect, Tailwind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kartana?
Kartana is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Koko, Salamence-Mega, Tapu Fini. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Kartana?
The top build for Kartana features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 46.665% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kartana?
Kartana is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (40.310%).

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

### What are the base stats for Kartana?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 59 |
| Attack | 181 |
| Defense | 131 |
| Sp. Atk | 59 |
| Sp. Def | 31 |
| Speed | 109 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Kartana on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Kartana) - 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 Kartana
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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