# Braviary - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Braviary builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Braviary Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Braviary)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Braviary
- **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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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 Braviary.

## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.997%
- **Close Combat**: 99.974%
- **Protect**: 67.424%
- **Thrash**: 54.517%
- **Iron Head**: 40.095%
- **Rock Slide**: 31.576%
- **Other**: 6.417%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 99.963%
- **Sheer Force**: 0.037%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 56.055%
- **Choice Scarf**: 31.016%
- **Grassy Seed**: 9.788%
- **Other**: 3.141%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 83.008%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 81.306%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 64.384%
- **Blastoise**: 54.580%
- **Thundurus**: 54.517%
- **Regieleki**: 36.555%

## FAQ for Braviary in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Braviary?
The most common moves for Braviary are Brave Bird, Close Combat, Protect, Thrash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Braviary?
Braviary is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Calyrex-Shadow, Zacian-Crowned, Blastoise. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Braviary?
The top build for Braviary features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `92/252/0/0/4/160`. This configuration accounts for 54.517% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Braviary?
Braviary is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (99.963%) and the item **Lum Berry** (56.055%).

### What is the most common role for Braviary?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Braviary often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Braviary?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 123 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 57 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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