# Porygon-Z - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Porygon-Z 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/Porygon-Z)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Porygon-Z
- **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
- **Ice Beam**: 90.425%
- **Hyper Beam**: 82.734%
- **Thunder**: 68.430%
- **Magic Coat**: 67.063%
- **Tri Attack**: 23.867%
- **Dark Pulse**: 20.017%
- **Thunderbolt**: 18.536%
- **Protect**: 7.489%
- **Psyshock**: 5.991%
- **Other**: 15.448%

## Common Abilities
- **Adaptability**: 90.639%
- **Download**: 9.353%
- **Analytic**: 0.008%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 69.718%
- **Life Orb**: 13.354%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.172%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.649%
- **Other**: 2.107%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 79.316%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 73.107%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 72.629%
- **Yveltal**: 71.023%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 67.093%
- **Kecleon**: 7.872%

## FAQ for Porygon-Z in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Porygon-Z?
The most common moves for Porygon-Z are Ice Beam, Hyper Beam, Thunder, Magic Coat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Porygon-Z?
The top build for Porygon-Z features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 85.094% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Porygon-Z?
Porygon-Z is most effectively run with the ability **Adaptability** (90.639%) and the item **Focus Sash** (69.718%).

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

### What are the base stats for Porygon-Z?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 135 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

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