# Dondozo - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Dondozo builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Dondozo Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **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/Dondozo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Dondozo
- **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
- **Rest**: 95.253%
- **Curse**: 80.965%
- **Sleep Talk**: 76.548%
- **Waterfall**: 60.527%
- **Body Press**: 32.377%
- **Avalanche**: 22.631%
- **Liquidation**: 17.281%
- **Other**: 14.417%

## Common Abilities
- **Unaware**: 99.971%
- **Water Veil**: 0.016%
- **Oblivious**: 0.013%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 55.504%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 20.045%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 19.653%
- **Other**: 4.798%

## Common Teammates
- **Clodsire**: 56.507%
- **Gliscor**: 50.280%
- **Corviknight**: 43.895%
- **Chansey**: 40.085%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 37.228%
- **Toxapex**: 31.501%

## FAQ for Dondozo in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Dondozo?
The most common moves for Dondozo are Rest, Curse, Sleep Talk, Waterfall. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Dondozo?
Dondozo is frequently paired with Clodsire, Gliscor, Corviknight, Chansey. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dondozo?
The top build for Dondozo features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 27.792% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dondozo?
Dondozo is most effectively run with the ability **Unaware** (99.971%) and the item **Leftovers** (55.504%).

### What is the most common role for Dondozo?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Dondozo often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Dondozo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 150 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 35 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dondozo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Dondozo) - 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 Dondozo
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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