# Cradily - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cradily 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/Cradily)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Cradily
- **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
- **Protect**: 93.064%
- **Ancient Power**: 83.872%
- **Grass Knot**: 73.685%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 61.544%
- **Giga Drain**: 14.162%
- **Recover**: 13.254%
- **Toxic**: 13.222%
- **Infestation**: 11.866%
- **Earth Power**: 11.319%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 10.942%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 98.621%
- **Suction Cups**: 1.379%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 72.467%
- **Leftovers**: 19.466%
- **Big Root**: 5.570%
- **Other**: 2.498%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 84.460%
- **Groudon-Primal**: 74.072%
- **Xerneas**: 70.527%
- **Crobat**: 53.144%
- **Talonflame**: 44.076%
- **Liepard**: 12.104%

## FAQ for Cradily in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Cradily?
The most common moves for Cradily are Protect, Ancient Power, Grass Knot, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cradily?
Cradily is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Groudon-Primal, Xerneas, Crobat. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cradily?
The top build for Cradily features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 61.503% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cradily?
Cradily is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (98.621%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (72.467%).

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

### What are the base stats for Cradily?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 86 |
| Attack | 81 |
| Defense | 97 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 |
| Sp. Def | 107 |
| Speed | 43 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cradily on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Cradily) - 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 Cradily
- [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).*