# Great Tusk - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Great Tusk builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Great Tusk Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I (`gen9battlestadiumdoubles`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9battlestadiumdoubles |
| **Usage** | 8% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Great%20Tusk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Great%20Tusk
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Great Tusk.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Rock (1/4x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 70.142%
- **Ice Spinner**: 65.438%
- **Earthquake**: 55.586%
- **Headlong Rush**: 42.856%
- **Rapid Spin**: 42.828%
- **Bulk Up**: 27.264%
- **Knock Off**: 22.360%
- **Stealth Rock**: 14.773%
- **Substitute**: 11.294%
- **Iron Head**: 10.866%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 31.110%
- **Assault Vest**: 21.269%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.372%
- **Leftovers**: 12.808%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.271%
- **Choice Band**: 3.891%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 2.549%
- **Life Orb**: 1.865%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.536%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.525%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 38.091%
- **Flutter Mane**: 33.126%
- **Chi-Yu**: 29.162%
- **Gholdengo**: 27.509%
- **Chien-Pao**: 26.145%
- **Iron Moth**: 21.347%

## FAQ for Great Tusk in gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760

### What are the top moves for Great Tusk?
The most common moves for Great Tusk are Close Combat, Ice Spinner, Earthquake, Headlong Rush. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is frequently paired with Dragonite, Flutter Mane, Chi-Yu, Gholdengo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Great Tusk weak to and resistant against?
Great Tusk is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Rock (1/4x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Great Tusk?
The top build for Great Tusk features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 13.359% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (31.110%).

### What is the most common role for Great Tusk?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Great Tusk often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Great Tusk?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 115 |
| Attack | 131 |
| Defense | 131 |
| Sp. Atk | 53 |
| Sp. Def | 53 |
| Speed | 87 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Great Tusk on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Great%20Tusk) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - Build teams with Great Tusk
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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