# Braviary - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Braviary 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/Braviary)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Braviary
- **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
- **Brave Bird**: 99.973%
- **Tailwind**: 90.336%
- **Protect**: 89.087%
- **Superpower**: 75.452%
- **Whirlwind**: 14.850%
- **U-turn**: 7.129%
- **Rock Slide**: 6.062%
- **Other**: 17.111%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 99.951%
- **Sheer Force**: 0.025%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.024%

## Common Items
- **Flyinium Z**: 64.510%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.933%
- **Mago Berry**: 6.083%
- **Figy Berry**: 6.030%
- **Psychic Seed**: 5.999%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 2.679%
- **Normalium Z**: 2.576%
- **Other**: 4.191%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 52.429%
- **Raichu**: 19.099%
- **Togedemaru**: 15.914%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 15.080%
- **Gastrodon**: 10.787%
- **Lurantis**: 10.269%

## FAQ for Braviary in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Braviary?
The most common moves for Braviary are Brave Bird, Tailwind, Protect, Superpower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Braviary?
Braviary is frequently paired with Incineroar, Raichu, Togedemaru, Manectric-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Braviary?
The top build for Braviary features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 9.382% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Braviary?
Braviary is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (99.951%) and the item **Flyinium Z** (64.510%).

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

### What are the base stats for Braviary?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 123 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 57 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Braviary on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Braviary) - 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 Braviary
- [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).*