# Volbeat - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Volbeat builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Volbeat Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Volbeat)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Volbeat
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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 Volbeat.

## Common Moves
- **Thunder Wave**: 99.997%
- **Encore**: 94.167%
- **U-turn**: 93.766%
- **Roost**: 93.303%
- **Other**: 18.768%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 94.530%
- **Illuminate**: 5.470%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 93.100%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.805%
- **Other**: 1.095%

## Common Teammates
- **Volcarona**: 87.589%
- **Araquanid**: 86.979%
- **Forretress**: 82.346%
- **Kleavor**: 47.400%
- **Lokix**: 46.320%
- **Scizor**: 45.039%

## FAQ for Volbeat in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Volbeat?
The most common moves for Volbeat are Thunder Wave, Encore, U-turn, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Volbeat?
Volbeat is frequently paired with Volcarona, Araquanid, Forretress, Kleavor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Volbeat?
The top build for Volbeat features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/184/0/72/0`. This configuration accounts for 52.260% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volbeat?
Volbeat is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (94.530%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (93.100%).

### What is the most common role for Volbeat?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Volbeat often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Volbeat?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **430** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Volbeat on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Volbeat) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Volbeat
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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