# Volbeat - National Dex Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Volbeat)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Volbeat
- **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
- **Encore**: 100.000%
- **Defog**: 100.000%
- **Toxic**: 100.000%
- **Roost**: 100.000%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor-Mega**: 87.968%
- **Araquanid**: 87.968%
- **Shedinja**: 87.968%
- **Gigalith**: 87.968%
- **Frosmoth**: 44.975%
- **Yanmega**: 42.993%

## FAQ for Volbeat in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Volbeat?
The most common moves for Volbeat are Encore, Defog, Toxic, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Volbeat?
Volbeat is frequently paired with Scizor-Mega, Araquanid, Shedinja, Gigalith. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Volbeat?
The top build for Volbeat features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volbeat?
Volbeat is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Volbeat?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Volbeat often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Volbeat?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **430** |

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## Additional Resources

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