# Blacephalon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Blacephalon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Blacephalon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Blacephalon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Blacephalon
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.925%
- **Flamethrower**: 96.163%
- **Calm Mind**: 81.531%
- **Substitute**: 78.079%
- **Overheat**: 12.682%
- **Trick**: 11.602%
- **Dark Pulse**: 3.533%
- **Other**: 16.484%

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

## Common Items
- **Ghostium Z**: 78.219%
- **Choice Specs**: 10.893%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.699%
- **Other**: 4.189%

## Common Teammates
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 70.373%
- **Serperior**: 70.262%
- **Excadrill**: 69.625%
- **Kommo-o**: 56.997%
- **Ribombee**: 56.974%
- **Tapu Lele**: 15.097%

## FAQ for Blacephalon in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Blacephalon?
The most common moves for Blacephalon are Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Calm Mind, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is frequently paired with Gyarados-Mega, Serperior, Excadrill, Kommo-o. 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 `232/0/4/20/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 64.018% 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 **Ghostium Z** (78.219%).

### What is the most common role for Blacephalon?
Based on common item usage (Ghostium Z), Blacephalon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 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/gen8nationaldex/Blacephalon) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Blacephalon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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