# Slowking - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Slowking 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/Slowking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Slowking
- **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
- **Trick Room**: 99.918%
- **Surf**: 81.912%
- **Flamethrower**: 54.844%
- **Ice Beam**: 54.752%
- **Protect**: 37.837%
- **Disable**: 31.077%
- **Scald**: 17.955%
- **Slack Off**: 12.486%
- **Other**: 9.220%

## Common Abilities
- **Oblivious**: 95.741%
- **Regenerator**: 4.259%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 49.822%
- **Electric Seed**: 32.051%
- **Psychic Seed**: 12.257%
- **Wacan Berry**: 3.529%
- **Other**: 2.341%

## Common Teammates
- **Gastrodon**: 81.911%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 55.746%
- **Pheromosa**: 49.827%
- **Celesteela**: 39.905%
- **Hariyama**: 37.831%
- **Gyarados**: 31.030%

## FAQ for Slowking in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Slowking?
The most common moves for Slowking are Trick Room, Surf, Flamethrower, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Slowking?
Slowking is frequently paired with Gastrodon, Marowak-Alola, Pheromosa, Celesteela. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Slowking?
The top build for Slowking features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.724% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Slowking?
Slowking is most effectively run with the ability **Oblivious** (95.741%) and the item **Focus Sash** (49.822%).

### What is the most common role for Slowking?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Slowking often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Slowking?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

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