# Dusclops - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Dusclops)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Dusclops
- **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
- **Trick Room**: 99.506%
- **Night Shade**: 75.510%
- **Taunt**: 48.857%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 46.311%
- **Pain Split**: 33.519%
- **Haze**: 31.840%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 18.267%
- **Gravity**: 15.827%
- **Bulldoze**: 8.011%
- **Memento**: 5.574%

## Common Abilities
- **Frisk**: 98.863%
- **Pressure**: 1.137%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 91.955%
- **Nothing**: 7.862%
- **Other**: 0.183%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 77.822%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 77.489%
- **Amoonguss**: 60.160%
- **Palkia**: 57.669%
- **Indeedee-F**: 32.669%
- **Venusaur**: 18.035%

## FAQ for Dusclops in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Dusclops?
The most common moves for Dusclops are Trick Room, Night Shade, Taunt, Shadow Sneak. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Dusclops?
Dusclops is frequently paired with Incineroar, Calyrex-Ice, Amoonguss, Palkia. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dusclops?
The top build for Dusclops features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 74.267% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dusclops?
Dusclops is most effectively run with the ability **Frisk** (98.863%) and the item **Eviolite** (91.955%).

### What is the most common role for Dusclops?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Dusclops often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Dusclops?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 25 |
| **BST** | **455** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dusclops on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Dusclops) - 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 Dusclops
- [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).*