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

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

## Best Gouging Fire Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9vgc2026regf/Gouging%20Fire)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Gouging%20Fire
- **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 Gouging Fire.

## Common Moves
- **Heat Crash**: 90.491%
- **Breaking Swipe**: 84.172%
- **Howl**: 51.416%
- **Protect**: 48.203%
- **Burning Bulwark**: 43.644%
- **Flare Blitz**: 24.260%
- **Morning Sun**: 19.433%
- **Dragon Claw**: 16.692%
- **Dragon Dance**: 12.145%
- **Other**: 9.546%

## Common Abilities
- **Protosynthesis**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 70.958%
- **Clear Amulet**: 12.134%
- **Life Orb**: 8.734%
- **Choice Band**: 8.030%
- **Other**: 0.144%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 45.525%
- **Chien-Pao**: 42.768%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 42.668%
- **Flutter Mane**: 41.931%
- **Rillaboom**: 39.133%
- **Ting-Lu**: 36.282%

## FAQ for Gouging Fire in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Gouging Fire?
The most common moves for Gouging Fire are Heat Crash, Breaking Swipe, Howl, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gouging Fire?
Gouging Fire is frequently paired with Dragonite, Chien-Pao, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Flutter Mane. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gouging Fire?
The top build for Gouging Fire features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `124/196/4/0/4/180`. This configuration accounts for 19.402% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gouging Fire?
Gouging Fire is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.000%) and the item **Booster Energy** (70.958%).

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

### What are the base stats for Gouging Fire?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 121 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 93 |
| Speed | 91 |
| **BST** | **590** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gouging Fire on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Gouging%20Fire) - 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 Gouging Fire
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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