# Amoonguss - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Amoonguss in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Amoonguss)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Amoonguss
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Spore**: 99.875%
- **Rage Powder**: 99.439%
- **Protect**: 83.902%
- **Grass Knot**: 77.421%
- **Clear Smog**: 18.924%
- **After You**: 12.679%
- **Other**: 7.760%

## Common Abilities
- **Regenerator**: 76.725%
- **Effect Spore**: 23.275%

## Common Items
- **Mental Herb**: 31.543%
- **Red Card**: 25.465%
- **Lum Berry**: 21.591%
- **Coba Berry**: 10.046%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.922%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.205%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.523%
- **Other**: 4.705%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 75.420%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 32.177%
- **Thundurus**: 17.894%
- **Scrafty**: 17.357%
- **Infernape**: 11.595%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 8.083%

## FAQ for Amoonguss in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Amoonguss?
The most common moves for Amoonguss are Spore, Rage Powder, Protect, Grass Knot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Amoonguss?
Amoonguss is frequently paired with Xerneas, Rayquaza-Mega, Thundurus, Scrafty. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Amoonguss?
The top build for Amoonguss features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 9.707% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Amoonguss?
Amoonguss is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (76.725%) and the item **Mental Herb** (31.543%).

### What is the most common role for Amoonguss?
Based on common item usage (Mental Herb), Amoonguss often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Amoonguss?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 114 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **464** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Amoonguss on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Amoonguss) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Amoonguss
- [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).*