# Dragapult - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C

> Find the best Dragapult builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Dragapult Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Usage** | 9% |
| **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/gen9vgc2023regc/Dragapult)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Dragapult
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (2x), Ghost (2x), Dragon (2x), Dark (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **U-turn**: 99.997%
- **Dragon Darts**: 99.860%
- **Phantom Force**: 90.340%
- **Tera Blast**: 88.251%
- **Dragon Claw**: 9.544%
- **Other**: 12.008%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 99.447%
- **Cursed Body**: 0.391%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.162%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 78.258%
- **Muscle Band**: 12.035%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.544%
- **Other**: 0.162%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 89.902%
- **Palafin**: 89.872%
- **Amoonguss**: 85.602%
- **Arcanine**: 78.363%
- **Chien-Pao**: 78.351%
- **Gholdengo**: 11.687%

## FAQ for Dragapult in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

### What are the top moves for Dragapult?
The most common moves for Dragapult are U-turn, Dragon Darts, Phantom Force, Tera Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Dragapult?
Dragapult is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Palafin, Amoonguss, Arcanine. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Dragapult weak to and resistant against?
Dragapult is weak to Ice (2x), Ghost (2x), Dragon (2x), Dark (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dragapult?
The top build for Dragapult features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `36/252/4/0/4/212`. This configuration accounts for 88.146% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dragapult?
Dragapult is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (99.447%) and the item **Choice Band** (78.258%).

### What is the most common role for Dragapult?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Dragapult often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2023regc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Dragapult?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 88 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 142 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dragapult on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Dragapult) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - Build teams with Dragapult
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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