# Blacephalon - Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Blacephalon in Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series9`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series9 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series9/Blacephalon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series9/Blacephalon
- **Format Overview**: [Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series9)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series9](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series9)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.654%
- **Mind Blown**: 97.254%
- **Expanding Force**: 66.067%
- **Flamethrower**: 62.574%
- **Heat Wave**: 30.979%
- **Substitute**: 19.522%
- **Protect**: 12.463%
- **Other**: 11.489%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 61.668%
- **Weakness Policy**: 24.400%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.482%
- **Shell Bell**: 3.486%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.030%
- **Other**: 3.934%

## Common Teammates
- **Dracovish**: 53.669%
- **Whimsicott**: 52.354%
- **Thundurus**: 50.016%
- **Darmanitan-Galar**: 48.106%
- **Indeedee**: 48.039%
- **Venusaur**: 23.688%

## FAQ for Blacephalon in series9-1760

### What are the top moves for Blacephalon?
The most common moves for Blacephalon are Shadow Ball, Mind Blown, Expanding Force, Flamethrower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is frequently paired with Dracovish, Whimsicott, Thundurus, Darmanitan-Galar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blacephalon?
The top build for Blacephalon features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 64.034% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (61.668%).

### What is the most common role for Blacephalon?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Blacephalon often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the series9-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blacephalon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 127 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 151 |
| Sp. Def | 79 |
| Speed | 107 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blacephalon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series9/Blacephalon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series9) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series9) - Build teams with Blacephalon
- [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).*