# Great Tusk - Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Great Tusk in Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Great%20Tusk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Great%20Tusk
- **Format Overview**: [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Headlong Rush**: 96.183%
- **Close Combat**: 90.076%
- **Protect**: 61.832%
- **Earthquake**: 55.725%
- **Ice Spinner**: 36.641%
- **Knock Off**: 12.214%
- **Iron Head**: 10.687%
- **Brick Break**: 7.634%
- **Heavy Slam**: 6.107%
- **Substitute**: 6.107%

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

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 32.061%
- **Life Orb**: 25.191%
- **Focus Sash**: 19.847%
- **Clear Amulet**: 8.397%
- **Booster Energy**: 6.870%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.527%
- **Choice Band**: 1.527%
- **Covert Cloak**: 1.527%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Bundle**: 55.725%
- **Talonflame**: 28.244%
- **Gholdengo**: 22.901%
- **Tyranitar**: 14.504%
- **Torkoal**: 12.214%
- **Sylveon**: 9.160%

## FAQ for Great Tusk in gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Great Tusk?
Great Tusk is frequently paired with Iron Bundle, Talonflame, Gholdengo, Tyranitar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Great Tusk?
The most common Tera Types for Great Tusk are ground, steel, fire. Specifically, Tera ground is used in 54.962% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Great Tusk?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### 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 **Assault Vest** (32.061%).

### What is the most common role for Great Tusk?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Great Tusk often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Great%20Tusk) - Full interactive stats page
- [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - Build teams with Great Tusk
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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