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

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

## Best Ludicolo Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **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/Ludicolo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Ludicolo
- **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** | Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 90.269%
- **Hydro Pump**: 89.245%
- **Energy Ball**: 77.357%
- **Protect**: 60.247%
- **Ice Beam**: 45.588%
- **Giga Drain**: 22.339%
- **Other**: 14.956%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.901%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.087%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 89.402%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.595%
- **Other**: 2.003%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 57.306%
- **Politoed**: 54.016%
- **Pelipper**: 38.348%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 34.201%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 21.671%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 21.640%

## FAQ for Ludicolo in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Ludicolo?
The most common moves for Ludicolo are Fake Out, Hydro Pump, Energy Ball, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Politoed, Pelipper, Swampert-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Ludicolo weak to and resistant against?
Ludicolo is weak to Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ludicolo?
The top build for Ludicolo features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 32.595% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ludicolo?
Ludicolo is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.901%) and the item **Waterium Z** (89.402%).

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

### What are the base stats for Ludicolo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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