# Turtonator - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Turtonator 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/Turtonator)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Turtonator
- **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
- **Flamethrower**: 70.981%
- **Protect**: 60.376%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 50.866%
- **Shell Trap**: 40.234%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 28.957%
- **Draco Meteor**: 24.081%
- **Wide Guard**: 18.637%
- **Flash Cannon**: 16.937%
- **Incinerate**: 13.665%
- **Stone Edge**: 13.502%

## Common Abilities
- **Shell Armor**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 37.824%
- **Wiki Berry**: 20.388%
- **Assault Vest**: 20.124%
- **Psychic Seed**: 5.974%
- **Firium Z**: 3.935%
- **Shuca Berry**: 3.663%
- **Leftovers**: 1.552%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.190%
- **Figy Berry**: 1.170%
- **Other**: 4.180%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 45.706%
- **Hariyama**: 38.136%
- **Torkoal**: 36.808%
- **Gigalith**: 35.810%
- **Comfey**: 34.358%
- **Gyarados**: 29.462%

## FAQ for Turtonator in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Turtonator?
The most common moves for Turtonator are Flamethrower, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Shell Trap. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Turtonator?
Turtonator is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Hariyama, Torkoal, Gigalith. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Turtonator?
The top build for Turtonator features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 48.314% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Turtonator?
Turtonator is most effectively run with the ability **Shell Armor** (100.000%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (37.824%).

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

### What are the base stats for Turtonator?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 78 |
| Defense | 135 |
| Sp. Atk | 91 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 36 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

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