# Luxray - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Luxray 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/Luxray)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Luxray
- **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
- **Wild Charge**: 98.073%
- **Thunder Wave**: 65.525%
- **Protect**: 64.581%
- **Roar**: 60.201%
- **Superpower**: 33.487%
- **Ice Fang**: 25.930%
- **Volt Switch**: 25.497%
- **Crunch**: 7.214%
- **Other**: 19.493%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.946%
- **Guts**: 0.052%
- **Rivalry**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 60.401%
- **Assault Vest**: 25.800%
- **Life Orb**: 7.501%
- **Choice Band**: 4.336%
- **Other**: 1.961%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 68.549%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 63.959%
- **Seismitoad**: 60.201%
- **Yveltal**: 60.201%
- **Bronzong**: 37.822%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 29.332%

## FAQ for Luxray in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Luxray?
The most common moves for Luxray are Wild Charge, Thunder Wave, Protect, Roar. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Luxray?
The top build for Luxray features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 60.201% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Luxray?
Luxray is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.946%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (60.401%).

### What is the most common role for Luxray?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Luxray often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Luxray?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 79 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **523** |

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## Additional Resources

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