# Zarude - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zarude 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/Zarude)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Zarude
- **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
- **Knock Off**: 99.638%
- **Synthesis**: 95.062%
- **Swords Dance**: 48.305%
- **Bulk Up**: 44.529%
- **Taunt**: 28.468%
- **Power Whip**: 27.819%
- **Trailblaze**: 18.664%
- **Solar Blade**: 13.826%
- **Low Kick**: 6.747%
- **Other**: 16.942%

## Common Abilities
- **Leaf Guard**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 49.711%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 33.772%
- **Life Orb**: 14.427%
- **Other**: 2.090%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 49.677%
- **Ting-Lu**: 39.754%
- **Dragapult**: 36.512%
- **Great Tusk**: 33.938%
- **Gholdengo**: 29.994%
- **Corviknight**: 29.667%

## FAQ for Zarude in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Zarude?
The most common moves for Zarude are Knock Off, Synthesis, Swords Dance, Bulk Up. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zarude?
Zarude is frequently paired with Gliscor, Ting-Lu, Dragapult, Great Tusk. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zarude?
The top build for Zarude features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/40/0/0/0/216`. This configuration accounts for 31.205% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zarude?
Zarude is most effectively run with the ability **Leaf Guard** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (49.711%).

### What is the most common role for Zarude?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Zarude often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zarude?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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