# Archeops - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Archeops in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Archeops)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Archeops
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Ally Switch**: 51.491%
- **Rock Slide**: 46.789%
- **Head Smash**: 38.588%
- **Protect**: 33.976%
- **Endeavor**: 32.918%
- **U-turn**: 32.285%
- **Pluck**: 25.874%
- **Acrobatics**: 24.875%
- **Stone Edge**: 22.718%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 21.633%

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

## Common Items
- **Rockium Z**: 48.310%
- **Focus Sash**: 18.825%
- **Psychic Seed**: 10.737%
- **Sky Plate**: 8.169%
- **Life Orb**: 6.793%
- **Choice Band**: 3.357%
- **Other**: 3.809%

## Common Teammates
- **Torkoal**: 33.237%
- **Ditto**: 25.083%
- **Turtonator**: 20.437%
- **Gengar**: 20.382%
- **Lapras**: 20.358%
- **Palossand**: 20.263%

## FAQ for Archeops in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Archeops?
The most common moves for Archeops are Ally Switch, Rock Slide, Head Smash, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Archeops?
Archeops is frequently paired with Torkoal, Ditto, Turtonator, Gengar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Archeops?
The top build for Archeops features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.251% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Archeops?
Archeops is most effectively run with the ability **Defeatist** (100.000%) and the item **Rockium Z** (48.310%).

### What is the most common role for Archeops?
Based on common item usage (Rockium Z), Archeops often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Archeops?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 112 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **567** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Archeops on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Archeops) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Archeops
- [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).*