# Blacephalon - OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Blacephalon in OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Blacephalon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Blacephalon
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.984%
- **Flamethrower**: 97.937%
- **Trick**: 96.111%
- **Overheat**: 58.693%
- **Mind Blown**: 17.555%
- **Taunt**: 12.079%
- **Other**: 17.640%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 51.675%
- **Choice Scarf**: 45.827%
- **Other**: 2.498%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 46.718%
- **Dragapult**: 33.498%
- **Garchomp**: 32.523%
- **Weavile**: 30.344%
- **Mew**: 26.329%
- **Corviknight**: 19.944%

## FAQ for Blacephalon in gen8ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Blacephalon?
The most common moves for Blacephalon are Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Trick, Overheat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Dragapult, Garchomp, Weavile. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blacephalon?
The top build for Blacephalon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 55.512% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (51.675%).

### What is the most common role for Blacephalon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Blacephalon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blacephalon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 127 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 151 |
| Sp. Def | 79 |
| Speed | 107 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blacephalon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Blacephalon) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Blacephalon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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