# Ludicolo - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 16

> Find the best Ludicolo builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Ludicolo Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Ludicolo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Ludicolo
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.128%
- **Scald**: 97.249%
- **Ice Beam**: 97.025%
- **Grass Knot**: 96.531%
- **Other**: 10.068%

## Common Abilities
- **Rain Dish**: 61.468%
- **Swift Swim**: 38.528%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 95.496%
- **Other**: 4.504%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 97.672%
- **Groudon-Primal**: 90.101%
- **Bronzong**: 89.790%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 88.142%
- **Smeargle**: 83.590%
- **Ampharos-Mega**: 1.116%

## FAQ for Ludicolo in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Ludicolo?
The most common moves for Ludicolo are Fake Out, Scald, Ice Beam, Grass Knot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Groudon-Primal, Bronzong, Kangaskhan-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Ludicolo weak to and resistant against?
Ludicolo is weak to Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ludicolo?
The top build for Ludicolo features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/92/124/36/0`. This configuration accounts for 59.908% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is most effectively run with the ability **Rain Dish** (61.468%) and the item **Assault Vest** (95.496%).

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

### What are the base stats for Ludicolo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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