# Rampardos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 17

> Find the best Rampardos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Rampardos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Rampardos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Rampardos
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.329%
- **Iron Head**: 48.685%
- **Earthquake**: 47.006%
- **Head Smash**: 40.203%
- **Hammer Arm**: 38.879%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 36.854%
- **Protect**: 31.904%
- **Crunch**: 18.975%
- **Nothing**: 15.092%
- **Iron Tail**: 9.605%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 69.722%
- **Mold Breaker**: 30.278%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 39.565%
- **Life Orb**: 38.233%
- **Choice Scarf**: 12.167%
- **Quick Claw**: 5.030%
- **Rockium Z**: 1.992%
- **Other**: 3.012%

## Common Teammates
- **Oranguru**: 33.576%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 28.841%
- **Drampa**: 23.188%
- **Buzzwole**: 21.744%
- **Torkoal**: 21.344%
- **Mimikyu**: 21.335%

## FAQ for Rampardos in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Rampardos?
The most common moves for Rampardos are Rock Slide, Iron Head, Earthquake, Head Smash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Rampardos?
Rampardos is frequently paired with Oranguru, Tapu Bulu, Drampa, Buzzwole. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Rampardos weak to and resistant against?
Rampardos is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Steel (2x), resists Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Rampardos?
The top build for Rampardos features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 39.999% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Rampardos?
Rampardos is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (69.722%) and the item **Choice Band** (39.565%).

### What is the most common role for Rampardos?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Rampardos often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Rampardos?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 97 |
| Attack | 165 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 58 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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