# Volcanion - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Volcanion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Volcanion
- **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
- **Steam Eruption**: 99.994%
- **Flamethrower**: 88.255%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 56.870%
- **Earth Power**: 50.419%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 35.935%
- **Taunt**: 35.892%
- **Fire Spin**: 12.655%
- **Other**: 19.981%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 39.124%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 24.427%
- **Shuca Berry**: 22.529%
- **Leftovers**: 11.187%
- **Other**: 2.733%

## Common Teammates
- **Hatterene**: 42.965%
- **Dragonite**: 30.697%
- **Kingambit**: 28.173%
- **Great Tusk**: 26.966%
- **Cresselia**: 23.227%
- **Ursaluna**: 22.917%

## FAQ for Volcanion in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Volcanion?
Volcanion is frequently paired with Hatterene, Dragonite, Kingambit, Great Tusk. 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 **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/8/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 24.387% 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 **Choice Specs** (39.124%).

### What is the most common role for Volcanion?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Volcanion often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Volcanion) - 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 Volcanion
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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