# Armaldo - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Armaldo in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Armaldo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Armaldo
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **X-Scissor**: 90.496%
- **Stone Edge**: 50.279%
- **Rock Slide**: 48.588%
- **Protect**: 43.819%
- **Aqua Jet**: 42.517%
- **Sandstorm**: 41.906%
- **Superpower**: 35.192%
- **Knock Off**: 8.937%
- **Hone Claws**: 8.373%
- **Aqua Tail**: 8.373%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 56.991%
- **Battle Armor**: 43.009%

## Common Items
- **Quick Claw**: 41.906%
- **Choice Band**: 35.192%
- **Life Orb**: 10.743%
- **Custap Berry**: 8.373%
- **Other**: 3.786%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 46.109%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 42.717%
- **Aggron**: 42.590%
- **Cradily**: 42.589%
- **Skarmory**: 41.729%
- **Claydol**: 41.728%

## FAQ for Armaldo in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Armaldo?
The most common moves for Armaldo are X-Scissor, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Armaldo?
Armaldo is frequently paired with Politoed, Metagross-Mega, Aggron, Cradily. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Armaldo?
The top build for Armaldo features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 41.906% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Armaldo?
Armaldo is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (56.991%) and the item **Quick Claw** (41.906%).

### What is the most common role for Armaldo?
Based on common item usage (Quick Claw), Armaldo often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Armaldo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Armaldo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Armaldo) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Armaldo
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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