# Carracosta - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Carracosta 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/Carracosta)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Carracosta
- **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
- **Shell Smash**: 92.405%
- **Rock Slide**: 78.385%
- **Protect**: 72.027%
- **Aqua Jet**: 63.997%
- **Earthquake**: 27.238%
- **Blizzard**: 19.216%
- **Surf**: 19.216%
- **Waterfall**: 18.490%
- **Other**: 9.026%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 88.125%
- **Swift Swim**: 9.392%
- **Solid Rock**: 2.483%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 56.714%
- **White Herb**: 24.618%
- **Hard Stone**: 10.656%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.905%
- **Choice Band**: 1.588%
- **Other**: 3.518%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 64.563%
- **Salazzle**: 55.197%
- **Tsareena**: 54.969%
- **Raticate-Alola**: 54.967%
- **Drifblim**: 54.967%
- **Lucario**: 30.285%

## FAQ for Carracosta in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Carracosta?
The most common moves for Carracosta are Shell Smash, Rock Slide, Protect, Aqua Jet. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Carracosta?
Carracosta is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Salazzle, Tsareena, Raticate-Alola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Carracosta?
The top build for Carracosta features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 54.969% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Carracosta?
Carracosta is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (88.125%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (56.714%).

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

### What are the base stats for Carracosta?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 74 |
| Attack | 108 |
| Defense | 133 |
| Sp. Atk | 83 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 32 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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