# Hoopa-Unbound - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

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

## Best Hoopa-Unbound Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 6% |
| **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/Hoopa-Unbound)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Hoopa-Unbound
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (4x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | None |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Drain Punch**: 58.164%
- **Hyperspace Fury**: 54.646%
- **Gunk Shot**: 53.120%
- **Dark Pulse**: 44.863%
- **Psyshock**: 44.339%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 41.541%
- **Taunt**: 32.451%
- **Trick**: 27.276%
- **Fire Punch**: 14.694%
- **Psychic**: 12.793%

## Common Abilities
- **Magician**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 54.751%
- **Choice Specs**: 42.574%
- **Other**: 2.675%

## Common Teammates
- **Toxapex**: 40.496%
- **Zapdos**: 40.401%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 37.431%
- **Tapu Fini**: 37.262%
- **Heatran**: 34.268%
- **Hippowdon**: 32.283%

## FAQ for Hoopa-Unbound in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Hoopa-Unbound?
The most common moves for Hoopa-Unbound are Drain Punch, Hyperspace Fury, Gunk Shot, Dark Pulse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hoopa-Unbound?
Hoopa-Unbound is frequently paired with Toxapex, Zapdos, Diancie-Mega, Tapu Fini. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Hoopa-Unbound weak to and resistant against?
Hoopa-Unbound is weak to Bug (4x), Fairy (2x), resists no types, and is immune to Psychic (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hoopa-Unbound?
The top build for Hoopa-Unbound features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 40.021% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hoopa-Unbound?
Hoopa-Unbound is most effectively run with the ability **Magician** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Band** (54.751%).

### What is the most common role for Hoopa-Unbound?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Hoopa-Unbound often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hoopa-Unbound?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 160 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 170 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hoopa-Unbound on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Hoopa-Unbound) - 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 Hoopa-Unbound
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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