# Darmanitan-Galar - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Darmanitan-Galar 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/Darmanitan-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Darmanitan-Galar
- **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
- **Icicle Crash**: 99.721%
- **Flare Blitz**: 98.736%
- **Rock Slide**: 74.017%
- **Superpower**: 58.822%
- **Earthquake**: 21.044%
- **U-turn**: 20.092%
- **Stone Edge**: 19.626%
- **Other**: 7.942%

## Common Abilities
- **Gorilla Tactics**: 98.346%
- **Zen Mode**: 1.654%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 93.063%
- **Choice Band**: 6.557%
- **Other**: 0.380%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 62.669%
- **Whimsicott**: 61.737%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 57.096%
- **Urshifu**: 56.694%
- **Thundurus**: 56.613%
- **Regieleki**: 21.073%

## FAQ for Darmanitan-Galar in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Darmanitan-Galar?
The most common moves for Darmanitan-Galar are Icicle Crash, Flare Blitz, Rock Slide, Superpower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Darmanitan-Galar?
The top build for Darmanitan-Galar features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 91.713% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Darmanitan-Galar?
Darmanitan-Galar is most effectively run with the ability **Gorilla Tactics** (98.346%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (93.063%).

### What is the most common role for Darmanitan-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Darmanitan-Galar often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Darmanitan-Galar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Atk | 30 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

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