# Parasect - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Parasect 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/Parasect)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Parasect
- **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
- **Spore**: 99.771%
- **Rage Powder**: 85.811%
- **Protect**: 75.633%
- **Wide Guard**: 59.561%
- **Leech Seed**: 23.791%
- **Leech Life**: 18.603%
- **X-Scissor**: 10.546%
- **Giga Drain**: 9.657%
- **Other**: 16.629%

## Common Abilities
- **Dry Skin**: 62.076%
- **Damp**: 28.353%
- **Effect Spore**: 9.572%

## Common Items
- **Mental Herb**: 38.731%
- **Focus Sash**: 30.211%
- **Leftovers**: 14.275%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.488%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 5.799%
- **Other**: 3.496%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 36.453%
- **Porygon-Z**: 31.482%
- **Weavile**: 29.577%
- **Lucario**: 28.416%
- **Whimsicott**: 28.354%
- **Oranguru**: 17.917%

## FAQ for Parasect in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Parasect?
The most common moves for Parasect are Spore, Rage Powder, Protect, Wide Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Parasect?
Parasect is frequently paired with Pelipper, Porygon-Z, Weavile, Lucario. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Parasect?
The top build for Parasect features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 29.223% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Parasect?
Parasect is most effectively run with the ability **Dry Skin** (62.076%) and the item **Mental Herb** (38.731%).

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

### What are the base stats for Parasect?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **405** |

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## Additional Resources

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