# Gothitelle - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gothitelle 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/Gothitelle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Gothitelle
- **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
- **Protect**: 92.949%
- **Trick Room**: 92.932%
- **Psychic**: 55.940%
- **Heal Pulse**: 38.311%
- **Taunt**: 28.589%
- **Helping Hand**: 27.571%
- **Psyshock**: 22.601%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 15.766%
- **Ally Switch**: 9.397%
- **Other**: 15.944%

## Common Abilities
- **Shadow Tag**: 82.788%
- **Competitive**: 17.087%
- **Frisk**: 0.125%

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 37.727%
- **Psychium Z**: 18.056%
- **Aguav Berry**: 16.854%
- **Grassy Seed**: 6.669%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.248%
- **Figy Berry**: 3.590%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 3.346%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.282%
- **Leftovers**: 1.202%
- **Other**: 4.027%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 73.712%
- **Tapu Koko**: 40.840%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 33.961%
- **Politoed**: 29.613%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 28.972%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 22.310%

## FAQ for Gothitelle in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Gothitelle?
The most common moves for Gothitelle are Protect, Trick Room, Psychic, Heal Pulse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gothitelle?
Gothitelle is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu, Politoed. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gothitelle?
The top build for Gothitelle features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `228/0/124/0/156/0`. This configuration accounts for 8.350% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gothitelle?
Gothitelle is most effectively run with the ability **Shadow Tag** (82.788%) and the item **Wiki Berry** (37.727%).

### What is the most common role for Gothitelle?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Gothitelle often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gothitelle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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