# Infernape - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Infernape 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/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Infernape
- **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**: 99.848%
- **Close Combat**: 96.720%
- **Quick Guard**: 88.309%
- **Overheat**: 80.094%
- **Feint**: 14.635%
- **Taunt**: 4.231%
- **Other**: 16.163%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 94.603%
- **Iron Fist**: 5.397%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 94.199%
- **Life Orb**: 3.568%
- **Other**: 2.233%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 92.555%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 83.879%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 79.475%
- **Bronzong**: 75.803%
- **Amoonguss**: 56.882%
- **Aegislash**: 10.227%

## FAQ for Infernape in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Fake Out, Close Combat, Quick Guard, Overheat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Infernape?
The top build for Infernape features a **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 72.839% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (94.603%) and the item **Focus Sash** (94.199%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Infernape often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Infernape?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 76 |
| Attack | 104 |
| Defense | 71 |
| Sp. Atk | 104 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **534** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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