# Blacephalon - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Blacephalon in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Blacephalon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Blacephalon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.616%
- **Flamethrower**: 92.992%
- **Trick**: 61.578%
- **Overheat**: 34.325%
- **Calm Mind**: 31.386%
- **Mind Blown**: 27.737%
- **Solar Beam**: 14.689%
- **Encore**: 10.841%
- **Fire Blast**: 7.614%
- **Other**: 19.220%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 35.512%
- **Choice Scarf**: 30.007%
- **Ghostium Z**: 16.210%
- **Grassium Z**: 14.668%
- **Other**: 3.604%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 26.056%
- **Tapu Lele**: 23.914%
- **Corviknight**: 23.581%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 22.131%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 21.604%
- **Kartana**: 18.584%

## FAQ for Blacephalon in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Blacephalon?
The most common moves for Blacephalon are Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Trick, Overheat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is frequently paired with Alomomola, Tapu Lele, Corviknight, Slowking-Galar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blacephalon?
The top build for Blacephalon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 85.318% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (35.512%).

### What is the most common role for Blacephalon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Blacephalon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blacephalon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 127 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 151 |
| Sp. Def | 79 |
| Speed | 107 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blacephalon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Blacephalon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Blacephalon
- [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).*