# Tatsugiri - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set J

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

## Best Tatsugiri Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set J (`gen9vgc2025regj`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regj |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regj/Tatsugiri)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj/Tatsugiri
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set J Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj)

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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
- **Muddy Water**: 96.368%
- **Draco Meteor**: 83.132%
- **Helping Hand**: 68.190%
- **Protect**: 65.526%
- **Icy Wind**: 30.295%
- **Hydro Pump**: 29.296%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 17.514%
- **Other**: 9.680%

## Common Abilities
- **Commander**: 99.421%
- **Storm Drain**: 0.579%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 33.677%
- **Choice Scarf**: 33.376%
- **Quick Claw**: 22.423%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.311%
- **Toxic Orb**: 2.233%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.118%
- **Other**: 3.862%

## Common Teammates
- **Dondozo**: 91.266%
- **Chien-Pao**: 56.036%
- **Dragonite**: 50.636%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 43.618%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 27.074%
- **Eternatus**: 26.569%

## FAQ for Tatsugiri in gen9vgc2025regj-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Tatsugiri?
Tatsugiri is frequently paired with Dondozo, Chien-Pao, Dragonite, Calyrex-Shadow. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `28/0/4/212/12/252`. This configuration accounts for 27.361% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tatsugiri?
Tatsugiri is most effectively run with the ability **Commander** (99.421%) and the item **Focus Sash** (33.677%).

### 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 gen9vgc2025regj-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/gen9vgc2025regj/Tatsugiri) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set J Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regj) - Build teams with Tatsugiri
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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