# Chandelure - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Chandelure 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/Chandelure)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Chandelure
- **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
- **Shadow Ball**: 94.628%
- **Protect**: 56.172%
- **Heat Wave**: 40.292%
- **Trick Room**: 40.047%
- **Flamethrower**: 36.326%
- **Overheat**: 25.295%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 22.305%
- **Calm Mind**: 15.284%
- **Energy Ball**: 13.079%
- **Fire Blast**: 12.752%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 58.586%
- **Infiltrator**: 40.623%
- **Flame Body**: 0.791%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 39.492%
- **Choice Scarf**: 16.513%
- **Life Orb**: 14.090%
- **Ghostium Z**: 10.656%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.879%
- **Shuca Berry**: 5.573%
- **Firium Z**: 2.765%
- **Other**: 4.032%

## Common Teammates
- **Rotom-Wash**: 18.869%
- **Togekiss**: 13.580%
- **Blissey**: 11.712%
- **Chansey**: 11.138%
- **Clefable**: 11.105%
- **Muk-Alola**: 10.203%

## FAQ for Chandelure in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Chandelure?
The most common moves for Chandelure are Shadow Ball, Protect, Heat Wave, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Chandelure?
Chandelure is frequently paired with Rotom-Wash, Togekiss, Blissey, Chansey. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Chandelure?
The top build for Chandelure features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 18.889% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Chandelure?
Chandelure is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (58.586%) and the item **Focus Sash** (39.492%).

### What is the most common role for Chandelure?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Chandelure often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Chandelure?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **520** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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