# Landorus - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Landorus in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Landorus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Landorus
- **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
- **Earth Power**: 99.193%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 96.112%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 55.675%
- **Protect**: 51.255%
- **Grass Knot**: 40.337%
- **Substitute**: 33.105%
- **Stone Edge**: 11.817%
- **Other**: 12.507%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Force**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 47.755%
- **Groundium Z**: 25.438%
- **Life Orb**: 20.966%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.309%
- **Other**: 3.533%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 79.380%
- **Tapu Fini**: 55.050%
- **Incineroar**: 54.762%
- **Amoonguss**: 28.576%
- **Hitmontop**: 28.552%
- **Volcarona**: 27.420%

## FAQ for Landorus in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Landorus?
The most common moves for Landorus are Earth Power, Hidden Power Ice, Sludge Bomb, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Landorus?
The top build for Landorus features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/244/68/188`. This configuration accounts for 22.306% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Landorus?
Landorus is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Force** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (47.755%).

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

### What are the base stats for Landorus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 89 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 101 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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