# Landorus-Therian - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Landorus-Therian 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-Therian)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Landorus-Therian
- **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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Landorus-Therian.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 78.907%
- **Rock Slide**: 73.345%
- **U-turn**: 54.950%
- **Explosion**: 37.005%
- **Protect**: 35.184%
- **Superpower**: 33.771%
- **Knock Off**: 32.389%
- **Earth Power**: 19.590%
- **Grass Knot**: 10.619%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 8.905%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 40.953%
- **Life Orb**: 29.355%
- **Assault Vest**: 13.179%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.252%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.588%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.489%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.133%
- **Other**: 4.051%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 48.852%
- **Yveltal**: 29.624%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 28.055%
- **Thundurus**: 21.698%
- **Ferrothorn**: 18.855%
- **Crobat**: 14.255%

## FAQ for Landorus-Therian in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Landorus-Therian?
The most common moves for Landorus-Therian are Earthquake, Rock Slide, U-turn, Explosion. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Landorus-Therian?
The top build for Landorus-Therian features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.304% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Landorus-Therian?
Landorus-Therian is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Band** (40.953%).

### What is the most common role for Landorus-Therian?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Landorus-Therian often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Landorus-Therian?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 89 |
| Attack | 145 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 91 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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