# Pawniard - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pawniard in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Pawniard)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Pawniard
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 99.941%
- **Sucker Punch**: 99.939%
- **Thunder Wave**: 57.055%
- **Stealth Rock**: 56.890%
- **Swords Dance**: 43.072%
- **Tera Blast**: 35.722%
- **Other**: 7.381%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 75.813%
- **Inner Focus**: 24.187%
- **Pressure**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 96.848%
- **Other**: 3.152%

## Common Teammates
- **Shellder**: 63.675%
- **Elekid**: 54.667%
- **Zorua-Hisui**: 52.789%
- **Grookey**: 50.503%
- **Mudbray**: 49.195%
- **Mienfoo**: 25.272%

## FAQ for Pawniard in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Pawniard?
The most common moves for Pawniard are Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Thunder Wave, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pawniard?
Pawniard is frequently paired with Shellder, Elekid, Zorua-Hisui, Grookey. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pawniard?
The top build for Pawniard features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/156/36/0/116/196`. This configuration accounts for 50.064% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pawniard?
Pawniard is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (75.813%) and the item **Eviolite** (96.848%).

### What is the most common role for Pawniard?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Pawniard often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Pawniard?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 40 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **340** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Pawniard on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Pawniard) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Pawniard
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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