# Gholdengo - Gen 9 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gholdengo in Gen 9 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Monotype (`gen9monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Gholdengo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype/Gholdengo
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Make It Rain**: 78.377%
- **Recover**: 70.008%
- **Shadow Ball**: 61.560%
- **Nasty Plot**: 52.797%
- **Thunder Wave**: 37.898%
- **Hex**: 37.595%
- **Focus Blast**: 18.301%
- **Thunderbolt**: 15.333%
- **Trick**: 14.924%
- **Other**: 13.206%

## Common Abilities
- **Good as Gold**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 34.010%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 24.341%
- **Choice Scarf**: 18.946%
- **Leftovers**: 6.867%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.901%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.932%
- **Colbur Berry**: 2.803%
- **Other**: 4.202%

## Common Teammates
- **Heatran**: 68.861%
- **Skarmory**: 62.815%
- **Iron Treads**: 61.028%
- **Archaludon**: 60.467%
- **Goodra-Hisui**: 35.730%
- **Flutter Mane**: 25.810%

## FAQ for Gholdengo in gen9monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Gholdengo?
The most common moves for Gholdengo are Make It Rain, Recover, Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gholdengo?
Gholdengo is frequently paired with Heatran, Skarmory, Iron Treads, Archaludon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gholdengo?
The top build for Gholdengo features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 25.352% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gholdengo?
Gholdengo is most effectively run with the ability **Good as Gold** (100.000%) and the item **Air Balloon** (34.010%).

### What is the most common role for Gholdengo?
Based on common item usage (Air Balloon), Gholdengo often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9monotype-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gholdengo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 87 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 133 |
| Sp. Def | 91 |
| Speed | 84 |
| **BST** | **550** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gholdengo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Gholdengo) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9monotype) - Build teams with Gholdengo
- [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).*