# Gouging Fire - VGC 2024 Regulation Set G Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gouging Fire in VGC 2024 Regulation Set G. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set G (`gen9vgc2024regg`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regg |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg/Gouging%20Fire)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg/Gouging%20Fire
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set G Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg)

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## Common Moves
- **Breaking Swipe**: 100.000%
- **Burning Bulwark**: 89.247%
- **Heat Crash**: 64.238%
- **Howl**: 61.275%
- **Flare Blitz**: 35.762%
- **Dragon Cheer**: 25.009%
- **Snarl**: 10.753%
- **Other**: 13.716%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 64.238%
- **Aguav Berry**: 25.009%
- **Assault Vest**: 10.753%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 72.027%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 72.027%
- **Amoonguss**: 61.275%
- **Dragapult**: 61.274%
- **Spectrier**: 61.274%
- **Raging Bolt**: 25.009%

## FAQ for Gouging Fire in gen9vgc2024regg-1760

### What are the top moves for Gouging Fire?
The most common moves for Gouging Fire are Breaking Swipe, Burning Bulwark, Heat Crash, Howl. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gouging Fire?
Gouging Fire is frequently paired with Pelipper, Ogerpon-Wellspring, Amoonguss, Dragapult. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gouging Fire?
The top build for Gouging Fire features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/108/4/0/140/252`. This configuration accounts for 61.274% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gouging Fire?
Gouging Fire is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (64.238%).

### What is the most common role for Gouging Fire?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Gouging Fire often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regg-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gouging Fire?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 121 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 93 |
| Speed | 91 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gouging Fire on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg/Gouging%20Fire) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set G Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regg) - Build teams with Gouging Fire
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*