# Kartana - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kartana 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/Kartana)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Kartana
- **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
- **Leaf Blade**: 99.937%
- **Sacred Sword**: 98.943%
- **Smart Strike**: 51.661%
- **Detect**: 51.267%
- **Swords Dance**: 29.147%
- **Substitute**: 19.983%
- **Protect**: 18.841%
- **Night Slash**: 12.421%
- **Other**: 17.799%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Fightinium Z**: 24.462%
- **Grassium Z**: 23.596%
- **Focus Sash**: 17.405%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.236%
- **Assault Vest**: 13.575%
- **Scope Lens**: 2.650%
- **Other**: 3.076%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 90.100%
- **Tapu Koko**: 64.222%
- **Tapu Fini**: 48.444%
- **Gigalith**: 35.774%
- **Togedemaru**: 14.805%
- **Mudsdale**: 10.602%

## FAQ for Kartana in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Kartana?
The most common moves for Kartana are Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword, Smart Strike, Detect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kartana?
Kartana is frequently paired with Arcanine, Tapu Koko, Tapu Fini, Gigalith. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Kartana?
The top build for Kartana features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 13.880% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kartana?
Kartana is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Fightinium Z** (24.462%).

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

### What are the base stats for Kartana?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 59 |
| Attack | 181 |
| Defense | 131 |
| Sp. Atk | 59 |
| Sp. Def | 31 |
| Speed | 109 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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