# Ludicolo - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ludicolo in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ludicolo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ludicolo
- **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
- **Ice Beam**: 98.371%
- **Giga Drain**: 74.977%
- **Hydro Pump**: 46.050%
- **Knock Off**: 42.405%
- **Weather Ball**: 41.426%
- **Energy Ball**: 25.020%
- **Focus Blast**: 24.697%
- **Rain Dance**: 21.239%
- **Scald**: 11.581%
- **Other**: 14.233%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 88.548%
- **Own Tempo**: 11.366%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.086%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 65.868%
- **Leftovers**: 28.285%
- **Life Orb**: 3.923%
- **Other**: 1.924%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 77.104%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 49.602%
- **Rillaboom**: 38.914%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 38.914%
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 37.743%
- **Ferrothorn**: 37.697%

## FAQ for Ludicolo in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Ludicolo?
The most common moves for Ludicolo are Ice Beam, Giga Drain, Hydro Pump, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is frequently paired with Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Rillaboom, Thundurus-Therian. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ludicolo?
The top build for Ludicolo features a **Mild** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 41.196% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (88.548%) and the item **Choice Specs** (65.868%).

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

### What are the base stats for Ludicolo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*