# Landorus - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Landorus 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/Landorus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Landorus
- **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
- **Earth Power**: 98.303%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 87.908%
- **Grass Knot**: 84.630%
- **Focus Blast**: 61.527%
- **Protect**: 35.299%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 11.007%
- **Psychic**: 8.462%
- **Other**: 12.864%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Force**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 91.505%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.703%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.436%
- **Other**: 3.356%

## Common Teammates
- **Smeargle**: 79.375%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 71.780%
- **Ferrothorn**: 70.843%
- **Kyogre**: 68.105%
- **Ditto**: 68.105%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 8.197%

## FAQ for Landorus in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Landorus?
The most common moves for Landorus are Earth Power, Hidden Power Ice, Grass Knot, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Landorus?
Landorus is frequently paired with Smeargle, Rayquaza-Mega, Ferrothorn, Kyogre. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Landorus?
The top build for Landorus features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 84.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Landorus?
Landorus is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Force** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (91.505%).

### What is the most common role for Landorus?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Landorus often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Landorus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 89 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 101 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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