# Volbeat - Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Volbeat in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Volbeat)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Volbeat
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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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 Volbeat.

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.798%
- **Encore**: 99.681%
- **Lunge**: 87.217%
- **Sunny Day**: 83.490%
- **Taunt**: 15.025%
- **Other**: 14.788%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.999%
- **Swarm**: 0.001%
- **Illuminate**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Mental Herb**: 83.456%
- **Covert Cloak**: 15.055%
- **Other**: 1.489%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard**: 83.477%
- **Ninetales**: 83.477%
- **Great Tusk**: 83.477%
- **Tsareena**: 83.442%
- **Scovillain**: 83.442%
- **Chandelure**: 11.134%

## FAQ for Volbeat in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Volbeat?
The most common moves for Volbeat are Tailwind, Encore, Lunge, Sunny Day. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Volbeat?
Volbeat is frequently paired with Charizard, Ninetales, Great Tusk, Tsareena. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Volbeat?
The top build for Volbeat features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/12/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 83.442% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volbeat?
Volbeat is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.999%) and the item **Mental Herb** (83.456%).

### What is the most common role for Volbeat?
Based on common item usage (Mental Herb), Volbeat often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9doublesou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Volbeat?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **430** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Volbeat on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Volbeat) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Volbeat
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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