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

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

## Best Relicanth 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/Relicanth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Relicanth
- **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** | Grass (4x), Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Head Smash**: 99.494%
- **Protect**: 96.891%
- **Rock Slide**: 78.338%
- **Aqua Tail**: 75.092%
- **Waterfall**: 24.908%
- **Bulldoze**: 19.244%
- **Other**: 6.032%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.995%
- **Rock Head**: 0.005%
- **Sturdy**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 75.091%
- **Rockium Z**: 21.796%
- **Other**: 3.112%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 99.999%
- **Lilligant**: 75.455%
- **Torkoal**: 75.455%
- **Hariyama**: 75.086%
- **Mimikyu**: 75.085%
- **Togedemaru**: 21.288%

## FAQ for Relicanth in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Relicanth?
The most common moves for Relicanth are Head Smash, Protect, Rock Slide, Aqua Tail. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Relicanth?
Relicanth is frequently paired with Pelipper, Lilligant, Torkoal, Hariyama. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Relicanth weak to and resistant against?
Relicanth is weak to Grass (4x), Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Relicanth?
The top build for Relicanth features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 75.745% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Relicanth?
Relicanth is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.995%) and the item **Waterium Z** (75.091%).

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

### What are the base stats for Relicanth?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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