# Diggersby - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Diggersby 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/Diggersby)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Diggersby
- **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
- **Earthquake**: 91.732%
- **Foul Play**: 66.321%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 65.920%
- **Return**: 55.174%
- **Quick Attack**: 32.191%
- **Swords Dance**: 30.456%
- **Protect**: 29.919%
- **Rock Slide**: 15.684%
- **Other**: 12.603%

## Common Abilities
- **Huge Power**: 100.000%
- **Pickup**: 0.000%
- **Cheek Pouch**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 65.943%
- **Life Orb**: 28.869%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.933%
- **Other**: 3.255%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 63.060%
- **Tapu Fini**: 61.208%
- **Kartana**: 53.755%
- **Latias-Mega**: 53.084%
- **Stakataka**: 36.803%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 30.738%

## FAQ for Diggersby in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Diggersby?
The most common moves for Diggersby are Earthquake, Foul Play, Stomping Tantrum, Return. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Diggersby?
Diggersby is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Fini, Kartana, Latias-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Diggersby?
The top build for Diggersby features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 65.935% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Diggersby?
Diggersby is most effectively run with the ability **Huge Power** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (65.943%).

### What is the most common role for Diggersby?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Diggersby often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Diggersby?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 56 |
| Defense | 77 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 77 |
| Speed | 78 |
| **BST** | **423** |

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## Additional Resources

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