# Tatsugiri - VGC 2025 Best of 3 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tatsugiri in VGC 2025 Best of 3 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Best of 3 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regibo3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regibo3 |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regibo3/Tatsugiri)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regibo3/Tatsugiri
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Best of 3 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regibo3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regibo3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regibo3)

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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 Tatsugiri.

## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 99.770%
- **Protect**: 87.341%
- **Helping Hand**: 78.336%
- **Muddy Water**: 62.546%
- **Hydro Pump**: 45.336%
- **Icy Wind**: 21.880%
- **Other**: 4.790%

## Common Abilities
- **Commander**: 100.000%
- **Storm Drain**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 27.126%
- **Roseli Berry**: 17.349%
- **Iron Ball**: 17.051%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 11.628%
- **Choice Specs**: 8.922%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 7.042%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.866%
- **Power Band**: 2.676%
- **Ability Shield**: 1.552%
- **Other**: 3.788%

## Common Teammates
- **Dondozo**: 90.278%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 83.355%
- **Chi-Yu**: 68.377%
- **Miraidon**: 51.905%
- **Weezing-Galar**: 49.512%
- **Koraidon**: 20.529%

## FAQ for Tatsugiri in gen9vgc2025regibo3-1760

### What are the top moves for Tatsugiri?
The most common moves for Tatsugiri are Draco Meteor, Protect, Helping Hand, Muddy Water. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tatsugiri?
Tatsugiri is frequently paired with Dondozo, Calyrex-Shadow, Chi-Yu, Miraidon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 15.521% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tatsugiri?
Tatsugiri is most effectively run with the ability **Commander** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (27.126%).

### What is the most common role for Tatsugiri?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Tatsugiri often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2025regibo3-1760 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/gen9vgc2025regibo3/Tatsugiri) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Best of 3 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regibo3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regibo3) - Build teams with Tatsugiri
- [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).*