# Volbeat - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H

> Find the best Volbeat builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Volbeat Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **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/gen9vgc2024regh/Volbeat)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Volbeat
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Flying (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 98.765%
- **Rain Dance**: 70.649%
- **Encore**: 60.409%
- **Sunny Day**: 48.299%
- **Tail Glow**: 27.850%
- **Baton Pass**: 27.844%
- **Swagger**: 10.432%
- **Lunge**: 8.422%
- **Infestation**: 7.839%
- **Protect**: 6.494%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.950%
- **Illuminate**: 0.050%
- **Swarm**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 52.411%
- **Coba Berry**: 34.415%
- **Lagging Tail**: 5.405%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.558%
- **Other**: 3.210%

## Common Teammates
- **Archaludon**: 66.124%
- **Typhlosion-Hisui**: 38.579%
- **Indeedee-F**: 38.336%
- **Primarina**: 36.022%
- **Espathra**: 35.949%
- **Ursaluna-Bloodmoon**: 34.183%

## FAQ for Volbeat in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Volbeat?
The most common moves for Volbeat are Tailwind, Rain Dance, Encore, Sunny Day. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Volbeat?
Volbeat is frequently paired with Archaludon, Typhlosion-Hisui, Indeedee-F, Primarina. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Volbeat weak to and resistant against?
Volbeat is weak to Fire (2x), Flying (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Volbeat?
The top build for Volbeat features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/116/0/140/0`. This configuration accounts for 27.998% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volbeat?
Volbeat is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.950%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (52.411%).

### What is the most common role for Volbeat?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Volbeat often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regh-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Volbeat?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **430** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Volbeat on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Volbeat) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Volbeat
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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