# Shuckle - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Shuckle 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/Shuckle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Shuckle
- **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
- **Toxic**: 96.307%
- **Stealth Rock**: 93.941%
- **Sticky Web**: 88.382%
- **Infestation**: 59.199%
- **Knock Off**: 18.025%
- **Rest**: 12.618%
- **Earthquake**: 5.748%
- **Iron Defense**: 5.690%
- **Encore**: 4.701%
- **Other**: 15.390%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 89.494%
- **Contrary**: 10.500%
- **Gluttony**: 0.006%

## Common Items
- **Mental Herb**: 55.916%
- **Leftovers**: 22.577%
- **Berry Juice**: 16.699%
- **Other**: 4.808%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 58.595%
- **Xurkitree**: 58.255%
- **Blissey**: 51.270%
- **Aggron-Mega**: 50.716%
- **Regieleki**: 50.690%
- **Slowbro**: 13.920%

## FAQ for Shuckle in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Shuckle?
The most common moves for Shuckle are Toxic, Stealth Rock, Sticky Web, Infestation. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Shuckle?
Shuckle is frequently paired with Kartana, Xurkitree, Blissey, Aggron-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Shuckle?
The top build for Shuckle features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/0/8/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 53.815% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shuckle?
Shuckle is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (89.494%) and the item **Mental Herb** (55.916%).

### What is the most common role for Shuckle?
Based on common item usage (Mental Herb), Shuckle often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Shuckle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 20 |
| Attack | 10 |
| Defense | 230 |
| Sp. Atk | 10 |
| Sp. Def | 230 |
| Speed | 5 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Shuckle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Shuckle) - 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 Shuckle
- [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).*