# Bastiodon - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Wide Guard**: 100.0%
- **Iron Defense**: 100.0%
- **Body Press**: 100.0%
- **Tera Blast**: 100.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Muscle Band**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Tornadus**: undefined%
- **Zacian**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Landorus**: undefined%
- **Pikachu**: undefined%

## FAQ for Bastiodon in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Bastiodon?
The most common moves for Bastiodon are Wide Guard, Iron Defense, Body Press, Tera Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Bastiodon?
Bastiodon is frequently paired with Tornadus, Zacian, Miraidon, Landorus. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Bastiodon?
The most common Tera Types for Bastiodon are Ghost. Specifically, Tera Ghost is used in 100.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Bastiodon?
The most common nature for Bastiodon is **Impish**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Bastiodon?
Bastiodon is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (100.0%) and the item **Muscle Band** (100.0%).

### What is the most common role for Bastiodon?
Based on common item usage (Muscle Band), Bastiodon often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Bastiodon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 168 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 138 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*