# Bouffalant - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Bouffalant in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Bouffalant)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Bouffalant
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Head Charge**: 89.719%
- **High Horsepower**: 85.370%
- **Close Combat**: 81.375%
- **Lash Out**: 61.087%
- **Iron Head**: 27.362%
- **Cotton Guard**: 11.440%
- **Rock Slide**: 9.618%
- **Giga Impact**: 5.245%
- **Wild Charge**: 4.217%
- **Body Slam**: 4.202%

## Common Abilities
- **Sap Sipper**: 99.032%
- **Soundproof**: 0.550%
- **Reckless**: 0.419%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 75.369%
- **Life Orb**: 12.927%
- **Muscle Band**: 2.850%
- **Aguav Berry**: 2.484%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.997%
- **Other**: 4.372%

## Common Teammates
- **Togekiss**: 65.761%
- **Arcanine**: 62.752%
- **Gourgeist-Super**: 59.624%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 46.695%
- **Excadrill**: 33.506%
- **Comfey**: 25.175%

## FAQ for Bouffalant in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Bouffalant?
The most common moves for Bouffalant are Head Charge, High Horsepower, Close Combat, Lash Out. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Bouffalant?
Bouffalant is frequently paired with Togekiss, Arcanine, Gourgeist-Super, Rotom-Wash. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 61.536% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Bouffalant?
Bouffalant is most effectively run with the ability **Sap Sipper** (99.032%) and the item **Assault Vest** (75.369%).

### What is the most common role for Bouffalant?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Bouffalant often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 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/ss/Bouffalant) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Bouffalant
- [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).*