# Hydrapple - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Hydrapple builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hydrapple Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regi/Hydrapple)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Hydrapple
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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 Hydrapple.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (4x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/4x), Electric (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 71.709%
- **Fickle Beam**: 63.906%
- **Giga Drain**: 62.250%
- **Body Press**: 45.244%
- **Draco Meteor**: 24.985%
- **Pollen Puff**: 23.421%
- **Leaf Storm**: 21.076%
- **Earth Power**: 11.522%
- **Sucker Punch**: 11.464%
- **Dragon Tail**: 8.846%

## Common Abilities
- **Regenerator**: 72.427%
- **Supersweet Syrup**: 25.151%
- **Sticky Hold**: 2.422%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 48.906%
- **Leftovers**: 10.621%
- **Life Orb**: 10.562%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 8.175%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.602%
- **White Herb**: 2.918%
- **Covert Cloak**: 2.549%
- **Room Service**: 2.487%
- **Binding Band**: 2.375%
- **Other**: 4.806%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 42.468%
- **Whimsicott**: 42.104%
- **Kingambit**: 41.393%
- **Urshifu**: 40.847%
- **Landorus**: 38.635%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 15.436%

## FAQ for Hydrapple in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Hydrapple?
The most common moves for Hydrapple are Protect, Fickle Beam, Giga Drain, Body Press. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hydrapple?
Hydrapple is frequently paired with Kyogre, Whimsicott, Kingambit, Urshifu. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Hydrapple weak to and resistant against?
Hydrapple is weak to Ice (4x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Water (1/4x), Electric (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hydrapple?
The top build for Hydrapple features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 38.632% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hydrapple?
Hydrapple is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (72.427%) and the item **Assault Vest** (48.906%).

### What is the most common role for Hydrapple?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Hydrapple often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hydrapple?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 106 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 44 |
| **BST** | **540** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hydrapple on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Hydrapple) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Hydrapple
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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