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

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

## Best Gouging Fire Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/homebsd/Gouging%20Fire)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Gouging%20Fire
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Electric (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Burning Bulwark**: 87.0%
- **Breaking Swipe**: 74.8%
- **Flare Blitz**: 66.4%
- **Heat Crash**: 45.0%
- **Howl**: 32.8%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 30.5%
- **Morning Sun**: 19.8%
- **Earthquake**: 19.8%
- **Protect**: 12.2%
- **Scale Shot**: 3.1%

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

## Common Items
- **Clear Amulet**: 43.8%
- **Booster Energy**: 33.3%
- **Safety Goggles**: 21.9%
- **Covert Cloak**: 1.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Ogerpon**: undefined%
- **Groudon**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: undefined%
- **Gengar**: undefined%
- **Ursaluna-Bloodmoon**: undefined%

## FAQ for Gouging Fire in homebsd-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gouging Fire?
Gouging Fire is frequently paired with Koraidon, Ogerpon, Groudon, Calyrex-Shadow. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gouging Fire weak to and resistant against?
Gouging Fire is weak to Ground (2x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Electric (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gouging Fire?
The most common Tera Types for Gouging Fire are Fairy, Ground, Fire. Specifically, Tera Fairy is used in 37.5% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gouging Fire?
The most common nature for Gouging Fire is **Adamant**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gouging Fire?
Gouging Fire is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.0%) and the item **Clear Amulet** (43.8%).

### What is the most common role for Gouging Fire?
Based on common item usage (Clear Amulet), Gouging Fire often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-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/homebsd/Gouging%20Fire) - 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 Gouging Fire
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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