# Togedemaru - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Togedemaru 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/Togedemaru)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Togedemaru
- **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
- **Fake Out**: 99.955%
- **Zing Zap**: 99.689%
- **Spiky Shield**: 94.217%
- **Encore**: 74.151%
- **Poison Jab**: 12.108%
- **Other**: 19.880%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 98.218%
- **Iron Barbs**: 1.647%
- **Sturdy**: 0.135%

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 46.390%
- **Focus Sash**: 39.497%
- **Other**: 4.577%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 95.610%
- **Tapu Fini**: 88.729%
- **Kartana**: 63.009%
- **Gigalith**: 58.881%
- **Braviary**: 12.142%
- **Mandibuzz**: 8.497%

## FAQ for Togedemaru in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Togedemaru?
The most common moves for Togedemaru are Fake Out, Zing Zap, Spiky Shield, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Togedemaru?
The top build for Togedemaru features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/0/4`. This configuration accounts for 35.086% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Togedemaru?
Togedemaru is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (98.218%) and the item **Air Balloon** (46.390%).

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

### What are the base stats for Togedemaru?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 98 |
| Defense | 63 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 73 |
| Speed | 96 |
| **BST** | **435** |

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## Additional Resources

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