# Carbink - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Carbink 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/Carbink)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Carbink
- **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
- **Guard Split**: 91.360%
- **Protect**: 91.262%
- **Trick Room**: 86.621%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 52.665%
- **Rock Polish**: 20.966%
- **Rock Slide**: 15.358%
- **Explosion**: 14.140%
- **Light Screen**: 8.347%
- **Other**: 19.282%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 97.498%
- **Clear Body**: 2.502%

## Common Items
- **Mental Herb**: 72.732%
- **Aguav Berry**: 11.740%
- **Normal Gem**: 10.224%
- **Iron Ball**: 1.756%
- **Other**: 3.548%

## Common Teammates
- **Smeargle**: 74.529%
- **Chansey**: 67.119%
- **Alakazam**: 52.624%
- **Bastiodon**: 52.258%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 46.446%
- **Pheromosa**: 17.396%

## FAQ for Carbink in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Carbink?
The most common moves for Carbink are Guard Split, Protect, Trick Room, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Carbink?
The top build for Carbink features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `60/0/196/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 38.051% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Carbink?
Carbink is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (97.498%) and the item **Mental Herb** (72.732%).

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

### What are the base stats for Carbink?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 150 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 150 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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