# Groudon - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Groudon 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/Groudon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Groudon
- **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
- **Precipice Blades**: 99.912%
- **Shadow Claw**: 68.571%
- **Rock Tomb**: 47.748%
- **Fire Punch**: 43.447%
- **Heat Crash**: 39.678%
- **Stone Edge**: 34.786%
- **Protect**: 19.608%
- **Rock Slide**: 15.934%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.039%
- **Heavy Slam**: 8.394%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 78.234%
- **Leftovers**: 6.323%
- **White Herb**: 5.981%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.060%
- **Life Orb**: 1.412%
- **Other**: 3.990%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard**: 84.982%
- **Incineroar**: 83.555%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 70.424%
- **Gastrodon**: 57.684%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 50.521%
- **Venusaur**: 24.466%

## FAQ for Groudon in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Groudon?
The most common moves for Groudon are Precipice Blades, Shadow Claw, Rock Tomb, Fire Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Groudon?
Groudon is frequently paired with Charizard, Incineroar, Grimmsnarl, Gastrodon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Groudon?
The top build for Groudon features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/108/4/0/76/68`. This configuration accounts for 23.182% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Groudon?
Groudon is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (100.000%) and the item **Assault Vest** (78.234%).

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

### What are the base stats for Groudon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 150 |
| Defense | 140 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **670** |

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## Additional Resources

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