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

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

## Best Luxray 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/Luxray)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Luxray
- **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** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 87.028%
- **Baby-Doll Eyes**: 85.790%
- **Volt Switch**: 78.708%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 75.255%
- **Snarl**: 14.716%
- **Superpower**: 7.748%
- **Thunder Wave**: 6.708%
- **Wild Charge**: 6.697%
- **Protect**: 6.424%
- **Ice Fang**: 5.203%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 97.147%
- **Guts**: 2.818%
- **Rivalry**: 0.036%

## Common Items
- **Aguav Berry**: 72.005%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 13.967%
- **Wiki Berry**: 3.418%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.828%
- **Flame Orb**: 2.720%
- **Electric Seed**: 2.079%
- **Other**: 2.983%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 86.153%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 72.750%
- **Tapu Fini**: 71.891%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 68.480%
- **Venusaur**: 68.446%
- **Heatran**: 20.465%

## FAQ for Luxray in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Luxray?
The most common moves for Luxray are Hidden Power Ice, Baby-Doll Eyes, Volt Switch, Eerie Impulse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Luxray?
Luxray is frequently paired with Cresselia, Charizard-Mega-Y, Tapu Fini, Landorus-Therian. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Luxray weak to and resistant against?
Luxray is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Luxray?
The top build for Luxray features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `228/0/0/0/140/140`. This configuration accounts for 68.441% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Luxray?
Luxray is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (97.147%) and the item **Aguav Berry** (72.005%).

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

### What are the base stats for Luxray?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 79 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **523** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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