# Groudon-Primal - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Groudon-Primal 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/Groudon-Primal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Groudon-Primal
- **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**: 98.914%
- **Eruption**: 61.778%
- **Precipice Blades**: 57.067%
- **Earth Power**: 51.262%
- **Fire Punch**: 47.235%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 18.477%
- **Swords Dance**: 15.930%
- **Substitute**: 12.050%
- **Thunder Wave**: 10.831%
- **Rock Slide**: 6.244%

## Common Abilities
- **Desolate Land**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Red Orb**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 73.561%
- **Smeargle**: 67.059%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 62.224%
- **Xerneas**: 61.586%
- **Talonflame**: 37.596%
- **Bronzong**: 35.474%

## FAQ for Groudon-Primal in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Groudon-Primal?
The most common moves for Groudon-Primal are Protect, Eruption, Precipice Blades, Earth Power. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Groudon-Primal?
The top build for Groudon-Primal features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 17.780% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Groudon-Primal?
Groudon-Primal is most effectively run with the ability **Desolate Land** (100.000%) and the item **Red Orb** (100.000%).

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

### What are the base stats for Groudon-Primal?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 180 |
| Defense | 160 |
| Sp. Atk | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **770** |

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## Additional Resources

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