# Great Tusk - VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Great Tusk in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Great%20Tusk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Great%20Tusk
- **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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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
- **Close Combat**: 100.000%
- **Headlong Rush**: 98.393%
- **Earthquake**: 88.686%
- **Ice Spinner**: 86.313%
- **Rock Slide**: 13.242%
- **Other**: 13.366%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 77.670%
- **Choice Scarf**: 14.958%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.612%
- **Other**: 0.760%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 97.124%
- **Torkoal**: 83.928%
- **Chi-Yu**: 81.699%
- **Lilligant**: 79.548%
- **Murkrow**: 76.441%
- **Iron Bundle**: 13.716%

## FAQ for Great Tusk in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Torkoal, Chi-Yu, Lilligant. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 74.755% 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 **Choice Band** (77.670%).

### What is the most common role for Great Tusk?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Great Tusk often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2023regc-1760 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/gen9vgc2023regc/Great%20Tusk) - 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 Great Tusk
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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