# Cradily - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cradily 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/Cradily)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Cradily
- **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
- **Energy Ball**: 98.011%
- **Earth Power**: 97.984%
- **Protect**: 97.260%
- **Ancient Power**: 95.216%
- **Other**: 11.530%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.995%
- **Suction Cups**: 0.005%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 84.415%
- **Expert Belt**: 12.348%
- **Other**: 3.237%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 92.416%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 88.978%
- **Tapu Koko**: 82.622%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 82.104%
- **Celesteela**: 79.157%
- **Primarina**: 2.829%

## FAQ for Cradily in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Cradily?
The most common moves for Cradily are Energy Ball, Earth Power, Protect, Ancient Power. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cradily?
The top build for Cradily features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 69.231% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cradily?
Cradily is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.995%) and the item **Life Orb** (84.415%).

### What is the most common role for Cradily?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Cradily often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cradily?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 86 |
| Attack | 81 |
| Defense | 97 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 |
| Sp. Def | 107 |
| Speed | 43 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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