# Gourgeist - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gourgeist in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Gourgeist)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Gourgeist
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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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 Gourgeist.

## Common Moves
- **Power Whip**: 100.000%
- **Poltergeist**: 100.000%
- **Trick-or-Treat**: 99.999%
- **Brutal Swing**: 99.996%

## Common Abilities
- **Frisk**: 99.997%
- **Pickup**: 0.003%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 99.996%
- **Other**: 0.004%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragapult**: 99.489%
- **Aerodactyl**: 99.488%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 99.488%
- **Incineroar**: 99.488%
- **Bisharp**: 94.850%
- **Moltres-Galar**: 4.638%

## FAQ for Gourgeist in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Gourgeist?
The most common moves for Gourgeist are Power Whip, Poltergeist, Trick-or-Treat, Brutal Swing. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gourgeist?
Gourgeist is frequently paired with Dragapult, Aerodactyl, Zacian-Crowned, Incineroar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gourgeist?
The top build for Gourgeist features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `148/12/92/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 98.705% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gourgeist?
Gourgeist is most effectively run with the ability **Frisk** (99.997%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (99.996%).

### What is the most common role for Gourgeist?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Gourgeist often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the series8-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gourgeist?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 122 |
| Sp. Atk | 58 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 84 |
| **BST** | **494** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gourgeist on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Gourgeist) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Gourgeist
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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