# Volcanion - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Volcanion 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/Volcanion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Volcanion
- **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
- **Steam Eruption**: 98.045%
- **Earth Power**: 77.482%
- **Flamethrower**: 68.874%
- **Substitute**: 42.480%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 21.526%
- **Fire Blast**: 21.060%
- **Defog**: 19.815%
- **Sludge Wave**: 11.180%
- **Hidden Power Electric**: 8.240%
- **Weather Ball**: 5.549%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 50.662%
- **Assault Vest**: 20.044%
- **Choice Specs**: 10.753%
- **Air Balloon**: 8.426%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.978%
- **Groundium Z**: 2.093%
- **Other**: 4.043%

## Common Teammates
- **Magearna**: 52.986%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 38.740%
- **Salamence**: 38.148%
- **Muk-Alola**: 37.389%
- **Garchomp-Mega**: 23.329%
- **Shuckle**: 14.412%

## FAQ for Volcanion in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Volcanion?
The most common moves for Volcanion are Steam Eruption, Earth Power, Flamethrower, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Volcanion?
Volcanion is frequently paired with Magearna, Thundurus-Therian, Salamence, Muk-Alola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Volcanion?
The top build for Volcanion features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/0/252/0/224`. This configuration accounts for 38.541% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Volcanion?
Volcanion is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (50.662%).

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

### What are the base stats for Volcanion?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*