# Exploud - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Exploud builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Exploud Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Exploud)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Exploud
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fighting (2x) |
| **Resists** | None |
| **Immune To** | Ghost (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Boomburst**: 99.997%
- **Ice Beam**: 99.866%
- **Hyper Voice**: 70.137%
- **Overheat**: 65.358%
- **Flamethrower**: 24.387%
- **Shadow Ball**: 14.903%
- **Fire Blast**: 10.225%
- **Other**: 15.126%

## Common Abilities
- **Soundproof**: 63.136%
- **Scrappy**: 36.864%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 96.051%
- **Other**: 3.949%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 63.292%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 60.004%
- **Kommo-o**: 50.691%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 50.186%
- **Drifblim**: 49.937%
- **Scrafty**: 13.093%

## FAQ for Exploud in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Exploud?
The most common moves for Exploud are Boomburst, Ice Beam, Hyper Voice, Overheat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Exploud?
Exploud is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Bulu, Kommo-o, Gengar-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Exploud weak to and resistant against?
Exploud is weak to Fighting (2x), resists no types, and is immune to Ghost (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Exploud?
The top build for Exploud features a **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `60/0/20/252/68/108`. This configuration accounts for 49.913% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Exploud?
Exploud is most effectively run with the ability **Soundproof** (63.136%) and the item **Choice Specs** (96.051%).

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

### What are the base stats for Exploud?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 104 |
| Attack | 91 |
| Defense | 63 |
| Sp. Atk | 91 |
| Sp. Def | 73 |
| Speed | 68 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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