# Mudsdale - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Mudsdale in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Mudsdale)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Mudsdale
- **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
- **High Horsepower**: 99.511%
- **Heavy Slam**: 95.387%
- **Close Combat**: 83.777%
- **Rock Slide**: 44.136%
- **Protect**: 40.169%
- **Earthquake**: 28.164%
- **Other**: 8.856%

## Common Abilities
- **Stamina**: 98.770%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.631%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.599%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 37.445%
- **Figy Berry**: 23.477%
- **Choice Band**: 21.225%
- **Groundium Z**: 12.627%
- **Fightinium Z**: 1.283%
- **Other**: 3.943%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 59.443%
- **Kartana**: 52.462%
- **Tapu Fini**: 51.469%
- **Xurkitree**: 19.690%
- **Mimikyu**: 10.632%
- **Torkoal**: 10.369%

## FAQ for Mudsdale in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Mudsdale?
The most common moves for Mudsdale are High Horsepower, Heavy Slam, Close Combat, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Mudsdale?
The top build for Mudsdale features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 22.246% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mudsdale?
Mudsdale is most effectively run with the ability **Stamina** (98.770%) and the item **Assault Vest** (37.445%).

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

### What are the base stats for Mudsdale?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 35 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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