# Meowstic - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Meowstic 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/Meowstic)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Meowstic
- **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
- **Fake Out**: 71.532%
- **Helping Hand**: 56.734%
- **Ally Switch**: 53.244%
- **Psychic**: 52.331%
- **Light Screen**: 28.462%
- **Reflect**: 28.234%
- **Toxic**: 20.827%
- **Thunderbolt**: 14.472%
- **Energy Ball**: 11.187%
- **Psyshock**: 10.534%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 51.299%
- **Competitive**: 48.611%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.090%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 30.176%
- **Light Clay**: 28.146%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 15.124%
- **Colbur Berry**: 7.385%
- **Red Card**: 5.731%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.644%
- **Psychium Z**: 2.117%
- **Mago Berry**: 1.693%
- **Other**: 4.982%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 56.507%
- **Tapu Koko**: 48.773%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 46.883%
- **Araquanid**: 30.023%
- **Xurkitree**: 19.520%
- **Mandibuzz**: 19.140%

## FAQ for Meowstic in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Meowstic?
The most common moves for Meowstic are Fake Out, Helping Hand, Ally Switch, Psychic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Meowstic?
Meowstic is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Koko, Salamence-Mega, Araquanid. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Meowstic?
The top build for Meowstic features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.161% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Meowstic?
Meowstic is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (51.299%) and the item **Focus Sash** (30.176%).

### What is the most common role for Meowstic?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Meowstic often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Meowstic?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 74 |
| Attack | 48 |
| Defense | 76 |
| Sp. Atk | 83 |
| Sp. Def | 81 |
| Speed | 104 |
| **BST** | **466** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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