# Araquanid - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Araquanid in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Araquanid)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Araquanid
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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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 Araquanid.

## Common Moves
- **Wide Guard**: 93.867%
- **Protect**: 90.354%
- **Liquidation**: 89.836%
- **Leech Life**: 44.048%
- **Infestation**: 34.345%
- **Sticky Web**: 7.851%
- **Hydro Pump**: 7.040%
- **Icy Wind**: 6.926%
- **Entrainment**: 5.018%
- **Lunge**: 4.026%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Bubble**: 99.618%
- **Water Absorb**: 0.382%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 21.768%
- **Mystic Water**: 20.524%
- **Wacan Berry**: 12.776%
- **Electric Seed**: 10.231%
- **Clear Amulet**: 10.092%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.973%
- **Leftovers**: 7.530%
- **Binding Band**: 1.946%
- **Splash Plate**: 1.204%
- **Covert Cloak**: 1.153%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 46.197%
- **Miraidon**: 41.907%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 32.385%
- **Indeedee-F**: 30.209%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 29.130%
- **Brute Bonnet**: 26.953%

## FAQ for Araquanid in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Araquanid?
The most common moves for Araquanid are Wide Guard, Protect, Liquidation, Leech Life. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Araquanid?
Araquanid is frequently paired with Incineroar, Miraidon, Calyrex-Shadow, Indeedee-F. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Araquanid?
The top build for Araquanid features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 25.140% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Araquanid?
Araquanid is most effectively run with the ability **Water Bubble** (99.618%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (21.768%).

### What is the most common role for Araquanid?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Araquanid often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Araquanid?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 92 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 132 |
| Speed | 42 |
| **BST** | **454** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Araquanid on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Araquanid) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Araquanid
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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