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

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

## Best Falinks Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/Falinks)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Falinks
- **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** | Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **No Retreat**: 100.000%
- **Rock Slide**: 100.000%
- **Iron Head**: 100.000%
- **Close Combat**: 97.066%
- **Other**: 2.934%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Bruxish**: 92.947%
- **Grumpig**: 92.947%
- **Flamigo**: 92.947%
- **Ceruledge**: 92.947%
- **Pincurchin**: 87.033%
- **Bisharp **: 5.915%

## FAQ for Falinks in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

### What are the top moves for Falinks?
The most common moves for Falinks are No Retreat, Rock Slide, Iron Head, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Falinks?
Falinks is frequently paired with Bruxish, Grumpig, Flamigo, Ceruledge. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Falinks weak to and resistant against?
Falinks is weak to Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Falinks?
The top build for Falinks features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

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

### What is the most common role for Falinks?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Falinks often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2023regc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Falinks?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **470** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Falinks on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Falinks) - 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 Falinks
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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