# Eternatus - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Eternatus 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/Eternatus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Eternatus
- **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 Eternatus.

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 74.979%
- **Cosmic Power**: 53.613%
- **Dynamax Cannon**: 46.638%
- **Protect**: 45.916%
- **Recover**: 36.556%
- **Flamethrower**: 33.877%
- **Toxic**: 30.111%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 22.987%
- **Fire Spin**: 19.443%
- **Sludge Wave**: 17.612%

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

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 26.489%
- **Life Orb**: 24.248%
- **Leftovers**: 12.508%
- **Power Herb**: 7.853%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.314%
- **Covert Cloak**: 6.471%
- **Safety Goggles**: 5.046%
- **Binding Band**: 3.258%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.075%
- **Other**: 4.738%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 32.313%
- **Smeargle**: 31.990%
- **Cresselia**: 25.504%
- **Incineroar**: 25.017%
- **Muk-Alola**: 24.278%
- **Flamigo**: 24.229%

## FAQ for Eternatus in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Eternatus?
The most common moves for Eternatus are Sludge Bomb, Cosmic Power, Dynamax Cannon, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Eternatus?
The top build for Eternatus features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 24.211% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Eternatus?
Eternatus is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Black Sludge** (26.489%).

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

### What are the base stats for Eternatus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 140 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 130 |
| **BST** | **690** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Eternatus on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Eternatus) - 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 Eternatus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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