# Keldeo - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Keldeo builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Keldeo Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Keldeo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Keldeo
- **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
- **Surf**: 98.585%
- **Secret Sword**: 73.542%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 65.843%
- **Flip Turn**: 44.091%
- **Aura Sphere**: 26.140%
- **Icy Wind**: 26.034%
- **Calm Mind**: 24.362%
- **Substitute**: 22.771%
- **Other**: 18.630%

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

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 39.508%
- **Leftovers**: 28.972%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 21.745%
- **Choice Specs**: 8.670%
- **Other**: 1.106%

## Common Teammates
- **Pecharunt**: 31.261%
- **Ting-Lu**: 30.321%
- **Gliscor**: 28.272%
- **Dragonite**: 24.220%
- **Sinistcha**: 23.414%
- **Moltres**: 20.485%

## FAQ for Keldeo in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Keldeo?
The most common moves for Keldeo are Surf, Secret Sword, Vacuum Wave, Flip Turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Keldeo?
Keldeo is frequently paired with Pecharunt, Ting-Lu, Gliscor, Dragonite. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Keldeo?
The top build for Keldeo features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 58.838% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Keldeo?
Keldeo is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (100.000%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (39.508%).

### What is the most common role for Keldeo?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Keldeo often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Keldeo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 72 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 129 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Keldeo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Keldeo) - 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 Keldeo
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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