# Crabominable - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Crabominable 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/Crabominable)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Crabominable
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

---

Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Crabominable.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 97.803%
- **Ice Hammer**: 91.658%
- **Protect**: 66.363%
- **Crabhammer**: 43.304%
- **Earthquake**: 24.941%
- **Rock Slide**: 22.284%
- **Stone Edge**: 10.116%
- **Rest**: 8.906%
- **Toxic**: 8.906%
- **Wide Guard**: 8.807%

## Common Abilities
- **Hyper Cutter**: 57.831%
- **Iron Fist**: 32.848%
- **Anger Point**: 9.321%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 43.219%
- **Choice Band**: 20.156%
- **Leftovers**: 8.937%
- **Iron Ball**: 8.701%
- **Wiki Berry**: 5.171%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 4.130%
- **Fightinium Z**: 3.965%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.197%
- **Other**: 2.524%

## Common Teammates
- **Mimikyu**: 34.611%
- **Porygon-Z**: 21.137%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 16.972%
- **Gyarados**: 16.185%
- **Clefairy**: 15.197%
- **Krookodile**: 14.338%

## FAQ for Crabominable in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Crabominable?
The most common moves for Crabominable are Close Combat, Ice Hammer, Protect, Crabhammer. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Crabominable?
Crabominable is frequently paired with Mimikyu, Porygon-Z, Marowak-Alola, Gyarados. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Crabominable?
The top build for Crabominable features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.152% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Crabominable?
Crabominable is most effectively run with the ability **Hyper Cutter** (57.831%) and the item **Life Orb** (43.219%).

### What is the most common role for Crabominable?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Crabominable often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Crabominable?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 97 |
| Attack | 132 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Sp. Atk | 62 |
| Sp. Def | 67 |
| Speed | 43 |
| **BST** | **478** |

---

## Additional Resources

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

---
*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).*
