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

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

## Best Hariyama 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/Hariyama)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Hariyama
- **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** | Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Thick Fat: Fire and Ice damage are reduced.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.335%
- **Close Combat**: 99.306%
- **Knock Off**: 70.531%
- **Poison Jab**: 25.394%
- **Feint**: 22.634%
- **Rock Slide**: 19.851%
- **Wide Guard**: 16.921%
- **Helping Hand**: 12.739%
- **Heavy Slam**: 8.360%
- **Whirlwind**: 7.447%

## Common Abilities
- **Guts**: 59.373%
- **Thick Fat**: 40.571%
- **Sheer Force**: 0.056%

## Common Items
- **Flame Orb**: 58.024%
- **Assault Vest**: 24.277%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 9.362%
- **Life Orb**: 2.208%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.145%
- **Other**: 3.983%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 43.238%
- **Mimikyu**: 17.420%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 16.475%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 15.075%
- **Gothitelle**: 13.662%
- **Kommo-o**: 12.942%

## FAQ for Hariyama in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Hariyama?
The most common moves for Hariyama are Fake Out, Close Combat, Knock Off, Poison Jab. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hariyama?
Hariyama is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Mimikyu, Mawile-Mega, Manectric-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Hariyama weak to and resistant against?
Hariyama is weak to Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Thick Fat: Fire and Ice damage are reduced.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hariyama?
The top build for Hariyama features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 21.960% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hariyama?
Hariyama is most effectively run with the ability **Guts** (59.373%) and the item **Flame Orb** (58.024%).

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

### What are the base stats for Hariyama?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 144 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **474** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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