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

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

## Best Grotle 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/Grotle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Grotle
- **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** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Sand Tomb**: 100.0%
- **Tickle**: 100.0%
- **Leech Seed**: 100.0%
- **Wide Guard**: 100.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Shell Armor**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Ting-Lu**: undefined%
- **Sentret**: undefined%
- **Volcarona**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: undefined%
- **Kyogre**: undefined%

## FAQ for Grotle in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Grotle?
The most common moves for Grotle are Sand Tomb, Tickle, Leech Seed, Wide Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Grotle?
Grotle is frequently paired with Ting-Lu, Sentret, Volcarona, Calyrex-Ice. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Grotle weak to and resistant against?
Grotle is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Grotle?
Grotle is most effectively run with the ability **Shell Armor** (100.0%) and the item **Eviolite** (100.0%).

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

### What are the base stats for Grotle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 89 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 36 |
| **BST** | **405** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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