# Mandibuzz - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Mandibuzz 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/Mandibuzz)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Mandibuzz
- **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
- **Tailwind**: 97.749%
- **Foul Play**: 95.438%
- **Roost**: 87.413%
- **Taunt**: 41.564%
- **Snarl**: 35.407%
- **Knock Off**: 11.892%
- **Thief**: 11.507%
- **Other**: 19.030%

## Common Abilities
- **Overcoat**: 98.221%
- **Big Pecks**: 1.756%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.022%

## Common Items
- **Misty Seed**: 44.081%
- **Psychic Seed**: 41.603%
- **Wiki Berry**: 4.388%
- **Aguav Berry**: 4.145%
- **Mago Berry**: 2.710%
- **Other**: 3.074%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 83.806%
- **Tapu Fini**: 46.716%
- **Garchomp**: 46.677%
- **Tapu Lele**: 42.460%
- **Nihilego**: 24.481%
- **Metagross**: 23.297%

## FAQ for Mandibuzz in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Mandibuzz?
The most common moves for Mandibuzz are Tailwind, Foul Play, Roost, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Mandibuzz?
The top build for Mandibuzz features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/44/4/196/20`. This configuration accounts for 6.791% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mandibuzz?
Mandibuzz is most effectively run with the ability **Overcoat** (98.221%) and the item **Misty Seed** (44.081%).

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

### What are the base stats for Mandibuzz?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 110 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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*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).*