# Volcanion - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Volcanion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Volcanion
- **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
- **Steam Eruption**: 99.933%
- **Flamethrower**: 85.298%
- **Earth Power**: 68.393%
- **Taunt**: 54.891%
- **Fire Spin**: 24.525%
- **Substitute**: 22.231%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 8.748%
- **Sludge Wave**: 7.655%
- **Body Press**: 5.985%
- **Fire Blast**: 5.746%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 81.526%
- **Choice Specs**: 8.806%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.508%
- **Leftovers**: 2.278%
- **Other**: 3.883%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 43.945%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 36.026%
- **Hydreigon**: 32.478%
- **Nidoking**: 29.922%
- **Metagross**: 28.278%
- **Pecharunt**: 23.540%

## FAQ for Volcanion in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Volcanion?
The most common moves for Volcanion are Steam Eruption, Flamethrower, Earth Power, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Volcanion?
Volcanion is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Diancie-Mega, Hydreigon, Nidoking. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Volcanion?
The top build for Volcanion features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 29.253% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volcanion?
Volcanion is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (100.000%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (81.526%).

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

### What are the base stats for Volcanion?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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