# Bouffalant - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Bouffalant in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Bouffalant)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Bouffalant
- **Format Overview**: [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 70.058%
- **Head Charge**: 50.548%
- **Superpower**: 38.949%
- **Substitute**: 38.688%
- **Swords Dance**: 28.869%
- **Return**: 28.096%
- **Facade**: 24.349%
- **Cotton Guard**: 24.031%
- **Toxic**: 23.940%
- **Amnesia**: 20.704%

## Common Abilities
- **Sap Sipper**: 71.744%
- **Reckless**: 28.071%
- **Soundproof**: 0.185%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 55.610%
- **Choice Band**: 26.409%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.548%
- **Lum Berry**: 3.506%
- **Other**: 4.926%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 34.742%
- **Escavalier**: 25.027%
- **Volcarona**: 24.453%
- **Chandelure**: 24.407%
- **Braviary**: 24.372%
- **Krookodile**: 24.349%

## FAQ for Bouffalant in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Bouffalant?
The most common moves for Bouffalant are Earthquake, Head Charge, Superpower, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Bouffalant?
Bouffalant is frequently paired with Pelipper, Escavalier, Volcarona, Chandelure. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Bouffalant?
The top build for Bouffalant features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `88/252/0/0/0/168`. This configuration accounts for 24.349% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Bouffalant?
Bouffalant is most effectively run with the ability **Sap Sipper** (71.744%) and the item **Leftovers** (55.610%).

### What is the most common role for Bouffalant?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Bouffalant often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Bouffalant?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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