# Carbink - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Carbink 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/Carbink)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Carbink
- **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
- **Trick Room**: 94.479%
- **Protect**: 92.444%
- **Guard Split**: 69.925%
- **Explosion**: 67.407%
- **Skill Swap**: 26.973%
- **Toxic**: 14.924%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 12.283%
- **Stealth Rock**: 3.712%
- **Other**: 17.854%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 95.241%
- **Clear Body**: 4.759%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 40.878%
- **Mental Herb**: 39.586%
- **Iron Ball**: 13.249%
- **Leftovers**: 4.014%
- **Other**: 2.273%

## Common Teammates
- **Smeargle**: 71.050%
- **Reuniclus**: 69.877%
- **Chansey**: 68.944%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 41.649%
- **Shuckle**: 27.016%
- **Shedinja**: 25.415%

## FAQ for Carbink in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Carbink?
The most common moves for Carbink are Trick Room, Protect, Guard Split, Explosion. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Carbink?
Carbink is frequently paired with Smeargle, Reuniclus, Chansey, Sableye-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Carbink?
The top build for Carbink features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/252/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 43.539% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Carbink?
Carbink is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (95.241%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (40.878%).

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

### What are the base stats for Carbink?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 150 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 150 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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