# Zarude - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zarude 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/Zarude)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Zarude
- **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
- **Power Whip**: 99.948%
- **Darkest Lariat**: 92.765%
- **Rock Slide**: 82.684%
- **Close Combat**: 78.514%
- **Bulk Up**: 15.407%
- **Jungle Healing**: 14.307%
- **Other**: 16.375%

## Common Abilities
- **Leaf Guard**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 75.495%
- **Darkinium Z**: 12.398%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.189%
- **Other**: 4.918%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 73.140%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 67.113%
- **Torkoal**: 67.108%
- **Venusaur**: 67.108%
- **Blacephalon**: 65.269%
- **Tapu Koko**: 6.039%

## FAQ for Zarude in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Zarude?
The most common moves for Zarude are Power Whip, Darkest Lariat, Rock Slide, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zarude?
Zarude is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Charizard-Mega-Y, Torkoal, Venusaur. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zarude?
The top build for Zarude features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 80.435% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zarude?
Zarude is most effectively run with the ability **Leaf Guard** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Band** (75.495%).

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

### What are the base stats for Zarude?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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