# Gholdengo - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gholdengo 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/Gholdengo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Gholdengo
- **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
- **Make It Rain**: 100.0%
- **Shadow Ball**: 87.9%
- **Protect**: 63.6%
- **Nasty Plot**: 57.6%
- **Trick**: 36.4%
- **Power Gem**: 27.3%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 15.2%
- **Hex**: 12.1%

## Common Abilities
- **Good as Gold**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 35.0%
- **Focus Sash**: 30.0%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 20.0%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.0%
- **Leftovers**: 5.0%
- **Life Orb**: 5.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: undefined%
- **Ogerpon**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Volcarona**: undefined%
- **Groudon**: undefined%
- **Tornadus**: undefined%

## FAQ for Gholdengo in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Gholdengo?
The most common moves for Gholdengo are Make It Rain, Shadow Ball, Protect, Nasty Plot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gholdengo?
Gholdengo is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Ogerpon, Miraidon, Volcarona. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gholdengo?
The most common Tera Types for Gholdengo are Steel, Dragon. Specifically, Tera Steel is used in 60.0% of builds.

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gholdengo?
Gholdengo is most effectively run with the ability **Good as Gold** (100.0%) and the item **Choice Specs** (35.0%).

### What is the most common role for Gholdengo?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Gholdengo often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the homebsd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gholdengo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 87 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 133 |
| Sp. Def | 91 |
| Speed | 84 |
| **BST** | **550** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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