# Dewgong - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dewgong 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/Dewgong)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Dewgong
- **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
- **Fake Out**: 99.993%
- **Icy Wind**: 86.398%
- **Sheer Cold**: 86.373%
- **Ice Shard**: 86.370%
- **Protect**: 12.659%
- **Perish Song**: 12.657%
- **Other**: 15.551%

## Common Abilities
- **Thick Fat**: 97.837%
- **Hydration**: 2.158%
- **Ice Body**: 0.005%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 86.374%
- **Mental Herb**: 7.736%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.122%
- **Other**: 2.768%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 95.085%
- **Amoonguss**: 89.054%
- **Yveltal**: 86.390%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 86.370%
- **Cresselia**: 86.370%
- **Hitmontop**: 12.576%

## FAQ for Dewgong in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Dewgong?
The most common moves for Dewgong are Fake Out, Icy Wind, Sheer Cold, Ice Shard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Dewgong?
Dewgong is frequently paired with Groudon-Primal, Amoonguss, Yveltal, Mawile-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dewgong?
The top build for Dewgong features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/236/4/12/4`. This configuration accounts for 86.370% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dewgong?
Dewgong is most effectively run with the ability **Thick Fat** (97.837%) and the item **Assault Vest** (86.374%).

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

### What are the base stats for Dewgong?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **475** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dewgong on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Dewgong) - 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 Dewgong
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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