# Volbeat - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Volbeat)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Volbeat
- **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
- **Thunder Wave**: 93.712%
- **Encore**: 87.784%
- **U-turn**: 87.762%
- **Toxic**: 80.997%
- **Roost**: 16.868%
- **Defog**: 12.245%
- **Confuse Ray**: 10.679%
- **Other**: 9.953%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 95.000%
- **Illuminate**: 5.000%
- **Swarm**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Iapapa Berry**: 80.972%
- **Leftovers**: 16.854%
- **Other**: 2.174%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 86.677%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 81.005%
- **Clefable**: 68.561%
- **Magearna**: 58.626%
- **Gyarados**: 55.035%
- **Heatran**: 25.945%

## FAQ for Volbeat in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Volbeat?
Volbeat is frequently paired with Gliscor, Charizard-Mega-Y, Clefable, Magearna. 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 `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 81.583% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volbeat?
Volbeat is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (95.000%) and the item **Iapapa Berry** (80.972%).

### What is the most common role for Volbeat?
Based on common item usage (Iapapa Berry), Volbeat often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Volbeat) - 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 Volbeat
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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