# Falinks - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Falinks 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** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Falinks)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Falinks
- **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
- **No Retreat**: 99.351%
- **Close Combat**: 94.197%
- **Poison Jab**: 88.527%
- **High Horsepower**: 87.825%
- **Knock Off**: 7.999%
- **First Impression**: 3.780%
- **Other**: 18.321%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 97.239%
- **Battle Armor**: 2.761%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 87.730%
- **Shed Shell**: 3.560%
- **Clear Amulet**: 2.246%
- **Leftovers**: 1.908%
- **Other**: 4.556%

## Common Teammates
- **Cinderace**: 91.840%
- **Kingambit**: 87.740%
- **Malamar**: 87.730%
- **Smeargle**: 87.730%
- **Articuno-Galar**: 43.955%
- **Enamorus**: 43.775%

## FAQ for Falinks in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Falinks?
The most common moves for Falinks are No Retreat, Close Combat, Poison Jab, High Horsepower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Falinks?
Falinks is frequently paired with Cinderace, Kingambit, Malamar, Smeargle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Falinks?
The top build for Falinks features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 87.761% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Falinks?
Falinks is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (97.239%) and the item **White Herb** (87.730%).

### What is the most common role for Falinks?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Falinks often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Falinks?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **470** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Falinks on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Falinks) - 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 Falinks
- [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).*