# Blaziken - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Blaziken)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Blaziken
- **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
- **Protect**: 93.824%
- **Flare Blitz**: 74.469%
- **Low Kick**: 59.132%
- **Rock Slide**: 49.988%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 30.295%
- **Superpower**: 23.329%
- **Overheat**: 17.824%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.929%
- **Baton Pass**: 7.422%
- **Substitute**: 7.013%

## Common Abilities
- **Speed Boost**: 96.526%
- **Blaze**: 3.474%

## Common Items
- **Firium Z**: 41.391%
- **Life Orb**: 38.754%
- **Fightinium Z**: 7.945%
- **Mental Herb**: 6.994%
- **Other**: 4.916%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 61.970%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 45.651%
- **Xurkitree**: 37.816%
- **Whimsicott**: 31.492%
- **Smeargle**: 23.485%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 21.363%

## FAQ for Blaziken in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Blaziken?
The most common moves for Blaziken are Protect, Flare Blitz, Low Kick, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Blaziken?
Blaziken is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Metagross-Mega, Xurkitree, Whimsicott. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blaziken?
The top build for Blaziken features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 43.406% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blaziken?
Blaziken is most effectively run with the ability **Speed Boost** (96.526%) and the item **Firium Z** (41.391%).

### What is the most common role for Blaziken?
Based on common item usage (Firium Z), Blaziken often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blaziken?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blaziken on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Blaziken) - 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 Blaziken
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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