# Great Tusk - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Great Tusk in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Great%20Tusk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Great%20Tusk
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 86.908%
- **Headlong Rush**: 85.332%
- **Ice Spinner**: 80.662%
- **Stealth Rock**: 40.054%
- **Close Combat**: 32.598%
- **Bulk Up**: 19.563%
- **Knock Off**: 11.449%
- **Head Smash**: 9.857%
- **Taunt**: 9.232%
- **Body Press**: 7.079%

## Common Abilities
- **Protosynthesis**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 27.830%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 22.530%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 20.813%
- **Leftovers**: 9.286%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.048%
- **Choice Band**: 3.652%
- **Eject Pack**: 3.308%
- **Other**: 4.533%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 37.948%
- **Dragonite**: 28.789%
- **Gholdengo**: 24.883%
- **Kyurem**: 24.138%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 20.869%
- **Hatterene**: 17.601%

## FAQ for Great Tusk in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Great Tusk?
The most common moves for Great Tusk are Rapid Spin, Headlong Rush, Ice Spinner, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is frequently paired with Kingambit, Dragonite, Gholdengo, Kyurem. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Great Tusk?
The top build for Great Tusk features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 22.208% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (27.830%).

### What is the most common role for Great Tusk?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Great Tusk often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Great Tusk?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 115 |
| Attack | 131 |
| Defense | 131 |
| Sp. Atk | 53 |
| Sp. Def | 53 |
| Speed | 87 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Great Tusk on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Great%20Tusk) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Great Tusk
- [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).*