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

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

## Best Tatsugiri Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **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/Tatsugiri)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Tatsugiri
- **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** | Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Water (1/4x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 97.552%
- **Muddy Water**: 94.220%
- **Icy Wind**: 64.730%
- **Sleep Talk**: 63.078%
- **Tera Blast**: 27.006%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 25.668%
- **Endure**: 6.621%
- **Dragon Dance**: 3.917%
- **Other**: 17.207%

## Common Abilities
- **Commander**: 97.843%
- **Storm Drain**: 2.157%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 64.621%
- **Choice Specs**: 25.466%
- **Toxic Orb**: 4.282%
- **Black Sludge**: 2.337%
- **Other**: 3.294%

## Common Teammates
- **Dondozo**: 87.528%
- **Flutter Mane**: 78.938%
- **Chi-Yu**: 78.921%
- **Glimmora**: 77.276%
- **Iron Bundle**: 51.812%
- **Dragonite**: 25.464%

## FAQ for Tatsugiri in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

### What are the top moves for Tatsugiri?
The most common moves for Tatsugiri are Draco Meteor, Muddy Water, Icy Wind, Sleep Talk. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Tatsugiri?
Tatsugiri is frequently paired with Dondozo, Flutter Mane, Chi-Yu, Glimmora. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Tatsugiri weak to and resistant against?
Tatsugiri is weak to Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Water (1/4x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tatsugiri?
The top build for Tatsugiri features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 63.066% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tatsugiri?
Tatsugiri is most effectively run with the ability **Commander** (97.843%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (64.621%).

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

### What are the base stats for Tatsugiri?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 82 |
| **BST** | **475** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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