# Magnezone - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Magnezone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Magnezone
- **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
- **Flash Cannon**: 99.879%
- **Thunderbolt**: 97.189%
- **Volt Switch**: 53.229%
- **Protect**: 40.900%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 37.239%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 26.517%
- **Thunder**: 25.536%
- **Other**: 19.513%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 50.213%
- **Magnet Pull**: 48.113%
- **Analytic**: 1.674%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 47.611%
- **Electrium Z**: 37.082%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.023%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.728%
- **Wiki Berry**: 1.727%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.574%
- **Life Orb**: 1.573%
- **Other**: 3.680%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence-Mega**: 30.024%
- **Mimikyu**: 26.109%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 25.748%
- **Snorlax**: 21.962%
- **Politoed**: 21.586%
- **Pelipper**: 15.527%

## FAQ for Magnezone in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Magnezone?
The most common moves for Magnezone are Flash Cannon, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Magnezone?
Magnezone is frequently paired with Salamence-Mega, Mimikyu, Tapu Bulu, Snorlax. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Magnezone?
The top build for Magnezone features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `92/0/0/252/0/164`. This configuration accounts for 26.156% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Magnezone?
Magnezone is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (50.213%) and the item **Choice Specs** (47.611%).

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

### What are the base stats for Magnezone?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

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