# Volcanion - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Volcanion 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/Volcanion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Volcanion
- **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
- **Steam Eruption**: 99.923%
- **Earth Power**: 93.767%
- **Sludge Wave**: 87.651%
- **Fire Blast**: 55.125%
- **Flamethrower**: 34.116%
- **Flame Charge**: 6.086%
- **Toxic**: 4.180%
- **Other**: 19.153%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 53.490%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 29.480%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.057%
- **Air Balloon**: 5.894%
- **Other**: 3.080%

## Common Teammates
- **Diancie-Mega**: 39.155%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 32.169%
- **Tapu Fini**: 29.342%
- **Corviknight**: 27.546%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 26.522%
- **Arctozolt**: 26.522%

## FAQ for Volcanion in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Volcanion?
The most common moves for Volcanion are Steam Eruption, Earth Power, Sludge Wave, Fire Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Volcanion?
Volcanion is frequently paired with Diancie-Mega, Landorus-Therian, Tapu Fini, Corviknight. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Volcanion?
The top build for Volcanion features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `68/0/0/252/0/188`. This configuration accounts for 48.441% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volcanion?
Volcanion is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (53.490%).

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

### What are the base stats for Volcanion?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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