# 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** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## 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**: 99.023%
- **Flamethrower**: 86.274%
- **Trick**: 58.907%
- **Mind Blown**: 35.738%
- **Calm Mind**: 22.276%
- **Overheat**: 14.650%
- **Substitute**: 12.661%
- **Fire Blast**: 12.589%
- **Solar Beam**: 12.381%
- **Psychic**: 8.286%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 57.515%
- **Grassium Z**: 12.142%
- **Choice Specs**: 8.982%
- **Spell Tag**: 6.976%
- **Life Orb**: 5.312%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 3.860%
- **Ghostium Z**: 2.171%
- **Other**: 3.042%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 32.740%
- **Blaziken**: 23.370%
- **Dondozo**: 22.959%
- **Iron Treads**: 22.326%
- **Great Tusk**: 21.073%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 20.179%

## FAQ for Blacephalon in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is frequently paired with Corviknight, Blaziken, Dondozo, Iron Treads. 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 36.360% 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 Scarf** (57.515%).

### What is the most common role for Blacephalon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), 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).*