# Bastiodon - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Bastiodon in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Bastiodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Bastiodon
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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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 Bastiodon.

## Common Moves
- **Body Press**: 94.702%
- **Iron Defense**: 70.658%
- **Protect**: 68.846%
- **Wide Guard**: 34.389%
- **Foul Play**: 29.994%
- **Iron Head**: 17.328%
- **Heavy Slam**: 16.823%
- **Rock Slide**: 12.992%
- **Metal Burst**: 12.661%
- **Fissure**: 8.805%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 71.702%
- **Soundproof**: 28.298%

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 30.208%
- **Leftovers**: 19.027%
- **Black Belt**: 13.954%
- **Chople Berry**: 13.782%
- **Chesto Berry**: 5.141%
- **Hard Stone**: 4.793%
- **Mental Herb**: 3.570%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.904%
- **Bright Powder**: 2.307%
- **Other**: 4.315%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: 56.916%
- **Farigiraf**: 39.843%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 32.743%
- **Excadrill**: 26.121%
- **Incineroar**: 18.217%
- **Basculegion**: 14.919%

## FAQ for Bastiodon in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

### What are the top moves for Bastiodon?
The most common moves for Bastiodon are Body Press, Iron Defense, Protect, Wide Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Bastiodon?
Bastiodon is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Farigiraf, Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Bastiodon?
The top build for Bastiodon features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/32/0/2/0`. This configuration accounts for 24.850% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Bastiodon?
Bastiodon is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (71.702%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (30.208%).

### What is the most common role for Bastiodon?
Based on common item usage (Shuca Berry), Bastiodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Bastiodon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 168 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 138 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Bastiodon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Bastiodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Bastiodon
- [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).*