# Blastoise - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F

> Find the best Blastoise builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Blastoise Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9vgc2026regf/Blastoise)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Blastoise
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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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 Blastoise.

## Common Moves
- **Water Spout**: 86.837%
- **Ice Beam**: 66.266%
- **Protect**: 64.833%
- **Shell Smash**: 58.497%
- **Fake Out**: 33.231%
- **Aqua Jet**: 27.861%
- **Ice Spinner**: 27.861%
- **Muddy Water**: 6.086%
- **Flash Cannon**: 5.514%
- **Hydro Pump**: 5.483%

## Common Abilities
- **Rain Dish**: 92.096%
- **Torrent**: 7.904%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 57.995%
- **Mystic Water**: 28.713%
- **Leftovers**: 7.177%
- **Life Orb**: 5.483%
- **Other**: 0.633%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 63.471%
- **Annihilape**: 63.222%
- **Maushold**: 63.222%
- **Pelipper**: 59.001%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 57.988%
- **Whimsicott**: 27.861%

## FAQ for Blastoise in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Blastoise?
The most common moves for Blastoise are Water Spout, Ice Beam, Protect, Shell Smash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Blastoise?
Blastoise is frequently paired with Incineroar, Annihilape, Maushold, Pelipper. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blastoise?
The top build for Blastoise features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 57.988% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blastoise?
Blastoise is most effectively run with the ability **Rain Dish** (92.096%) and the item **White Herb** (57.995%).

### What is the most common role for Blastoise?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Blastoise often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regf-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blastoise?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 79 |
| Attack | 83 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 78 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blastoise on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Blastoise) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Blastoise
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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