# Ludicolo - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ludicolo 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/Ludicolo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Ludicolo
- **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
- **Scald**: 89.929%
- **Ice Beam**: 89.666%
- **Giga Drain**: 88.114%
- **Fake Out**: 85.857%
- **Hydro Pump**: 15.104%
- **Protect**: 10.308%
- **Energy Ball**: 10.184%
- **Other**: 10.838%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.561%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.383%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.055%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 74.041%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.872%
- **Leftovers**: 4.855%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.256%
- **Life Orb**: 3.733%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.945%
- **Other**: 4.297%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 97.034%
- **Scrafty**: 40.898%
- **Gothitelle**: 29.855%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 28.905%
- **Talonflame**: 20.827%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 15.497%

## FAQ for Ludicolo in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Ludicolo?
The most common moves for Ludicolo are Scald, Ice Beam, Giga Drain, Fake Out. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is frequently paired with Politoed, Scrafty, Gothitelle, Gengar-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ludicolo?
The top build for Ludicolo features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `108/0/4/252/4/140`. This configuration accounts for 26.955% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.561%) and the item **Assault Vest** (74.041%).

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

### What are the base stats for Ludicolo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ludicolo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Ludicolo) - 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 Ludicolo
- [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).*