# Gourgeist-Small - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gourgeist-Small 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/Gourgeist-Small)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Gourgeist-Small
- **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**: 74.028%
- **Imprison**: 56.075%
- **Grassy Glide**: 50.633%
- **Trick-or-Treat**: 49.872%
- **Power Whip**: 40.912%
- **Ally Switch**: 33.341%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 31.459%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 24.603%
- **Skitter Smack**: 9.242%
- **Destiny Bond**: 8.235%

## Common Abilities
- **Frisk**: 98.646%
- **Pickup**: 1.354%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 90.730%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.267%
- **Other**: 4.003%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragapult**: 70.037%
- **Cinderace**: 59.823%
- **Rillaboom**: 53.120%
- **Talonflame**: 46.072%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 46.068%
- **Urshifu**: 28.623%

## FAQ for Gourgeist-Small in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Gourgeist-Small?
The most common moves for Gourgeist-Small are Trick Room, Imprison, Grassy Glide, Trick-or-Treat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gourgeist-Small?
Gourgeist-Small is frequently paired with Dragapult, Cinderace, Rillaboom, Talonflame. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gourgeist-Small?
The top build for Gourgeist-Small features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 48.384% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gourgeist-Small?
Gourgeist-Small is most effectively run with the ability **Frisk** (98.646%) and the item **Focus Sash** (90.730%).

### What is the most common role for Gourgeist-Small?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Gourgeist-Small often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gourgeist-Small?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 122 |
| Sp. Atk | 58 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 99 |
| **BST** | **494** |

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## Additional Resources

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