# Amoonguss - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Amoonguss in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Amoonguss)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Amoonguss
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Rage Powder**: 99.169%
- **Spore**: 98.458%
- **Protect**: 78.885%
- **Clear Smog**: 69.763%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 27.957%
- **Energy Ball**: 9.109%
- **Other**: 16.659%

## Common Abilities
- **Regenerator**: 97.057%
- **Effect Spore**: 2.943%

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 34.696%
- **Occa Berry**: 24.024%
- **Aguav Berry**: 14.629%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 10.151%
- **Payapa Berry**: 5.657%
- **Eject Button**: 3.149%
- **Figy Berry**: 1.619%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.337%
- **Other**: 4.737%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 66.198%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 58.636%
- **Incineroar**: 50.408%
- **Zapdos**: 46.858%
- **Tapu Lele**: 32.375%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 21.386%

## FAQ for Amoonguss in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Amoonguss?
The most common moves for Amoonguss are Rage Powder, Spore, Protect, Clear Smog. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Amoonguss?
Amoonguss is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Metagross-Mega, Incineroar, Zapdos. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Amoonguss?
The top build for Amoonguss features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `236/0/84/0/188/0`. This configuration accounts for 13.936% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Amoonguss?
Amoonguss is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (97.057%) and the item **Wiki Berry** (34.696%).

### What is the most common role for Amoonguss?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Amoonguss often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Amoonguss?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 114 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **464** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Amoonguss on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Amoonguss) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Amoonguss
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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