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

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

## Best Great Tusk Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | 34% |
| **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/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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Great Tusk.

## Common Moves
- **Headlong Rush**: 90.162%
- **Rapid Spin**: 84.617%
- **Ice Spinner**: 81.649%
- **Close Combat**: 40.339%
- **Stealth Rock**: 30.120%
- **Bulk Up**: 19.338%
- **Knock Off**: 14.883%
- **Taunt**: 9.311%
- **Head Smash**: 7.999%
- **Earthquake**: 6.397%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 27.623%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 21.188%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 15.318%
- **Leftovers**: 13.820%
- **Assault Vest**: 11.123%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.889%
- **Choice Band**: 2.744%
- **Other**: 3.295%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 33.565%
- **Dragonite**: 31.085%
- **Kingambit**: 29.930%
- **Kyurem**: 18.876%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 18.317%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 17.109%

## FAQ for Great Tusk in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Dragonite, Kingambit, 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 26.037% 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** (27.623%).

### 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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