# Milotic - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Milotic 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/Milotic)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Milotic
- **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
- **Scald**: 99.635%
- **Ice Beam**: 81.073%
- **Protect**: 78.364%
- **Recover**: 72.857%
- **Haze**: 15.970%
- **Toxic**: 14.559%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 11.666%
- **Hydro Pump**: 9.553%
- **Other**: 16.322%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 97.645%
- **Marvel Scale**: 2.347%
- **Cute Charm**: 0.008%

## Common Items
- **Grassy Seed**: 39.775%
- **Wiki Berry**: 16.186%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 14.220%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.736%
- **Aguav Berry**: 5.088%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.278%
- **Maranga Berry**: 2.114%
- **Rindo Berry**: 2.044%
- **Other**: 4.559%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 60.628%
- **Metagross**: 42.819%
- **Snorlax**: 37.967%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 25.466%
- **Salamence**: 22.198%
- **Goodra**: 19.406%

## FAQ for Milotic in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Milotic?
The most common moves for Milotic are Scald, Ice Beam, Protect, Recover. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Milotic?
The top build for Milotic features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `212/0/180/84/28/4`. This configuration accounts for 33.909% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Milotic?
Milotic is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (97.645%) and the item **Grassy Seed** (39.775%).

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

### What are the base stats for Milotic?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 125 |
| Speed | 81 |
| **BST** | **540** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Milotic on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Milotic) - 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 Milotic
- [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).*