# Bastiodon - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Bastiodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Bastiodon
- **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
- **Protect**: 95.560%
- **Guard Split**: 94.698%
- **Fire Blast**: 67.663%
- **Fissure**: 67.381%
- **Toxic**: 27.352%
- **Flamethrower**: 27.004%
- **Taunt**: 5.152%
- **Other**: 15.189%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 97.502%
- **Soundproof**: 2.498%

## Common Items
- **Firium Z**: 92.206%
- **Wiki Berry**: 2.264%
- **Charcoal**: 2.154%
- **Other**: 3.377%

## Common Teammates
- **Chansey**: 95.255%
- **Carbink**: 92.540%
- **Smeargle**: 92.540%
- **Alakazam**: 92.354%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 81.007%
- **Blissey**: 11.517%

## FAQ for Bastiodon in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Bastiodon?
The most common moves for Bastiodon are Protect, Guard Split, Fire Blast, Fissure. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Bastiodon?
Bastiodon is frequently paired with Chansey, Carbink, Smeargle, Alakazam. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Bastiodon?
The top build for Bastiodon features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/252/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 67.740% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Bastiodon?
Bastiodon is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (97.502%) and the item **Firium Z** (92.206%).

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

### What are the base stats for Bastiodon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 168 |
| Sp. Atk | 47 |
| Sp. Def | 138 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Bastiodon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Bastiodon) - 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 Bastiodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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