# Marowak-Alola - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Marowak-Alola 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/Marowak-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Marowak-Alola
- **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
- **Shadow Bone**: 98.490%
- **Flare Blitz**: 97.035%
- **Protect**: 72.928%
- **Bonemerang**: 35.249%
- **Detect**: 26.320%
- **Perish Song**: 24.756%
- **Toxic**: 11.761%
- **Substitute**: 10.353%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.801%
- **Other**: 13.308%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.055%
- **Rock Head**: 0.712%
- **Cursed Body**: 0.233%

## Common Items
- **Thick Club**: 98.832%
- **Other**: 1.168%

## Common Teammates
- **Celesteela**: 43.781%
- **Gyarados**: 26.875%
- **Gastrodon**: 19.341%
- **Milotic**: 19.214%
- **Slowking**: 13.542%
- **Salamence**: 12.135%

## FAQ for Marowak-Alola in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Marowak-Alola?
The most common moves for Marowak-Alola are Shadow Bone, Flare Blitz, Protect, Bonemerang. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Marowak-Alola?
The top build for Marowak-Alola features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/100/0/0/156/0`. This configuration accounts for 9.420% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Marowak-Alola?
Marowak-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.055%) and the item **Thick Club** (98.832%).

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

### What are the base stats for Marowak-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **425** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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