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

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

## Best Naganadel Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/Naganadel)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Naganadel
- **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** | Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Dragon (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 98.985%
- **Protect**: 62.983%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 50.319%
- **Draco Meteor**: 48.952%
- **Flamethrower**: 47.783%
- **Fire Blast**: 30.001%
- **Tailwind**: 28.425%
- **Heat Wave**: 8.918%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 5.522%
- **Other**: 18.112%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 28.119%
- **Focus Sash**: 25.686%
- **Firium Z**: 17.204%
- **Life Orb**: 12.557%
- **Dragonium Z**: 6.654%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.955%
- **Wiki Berry**: 2.353%
- **Other**: 4.472%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 49.042%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 28.160%
- **Heatran**: 26.930%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 16.414%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 11.498%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 10.155%

## FAQ for Naganadel in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Naganadel?
Naganadel is frequently paired with Cresselia, Kangaskhan-Mega, Heatran, Salamence-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Naganadel weak to and resistant against?
Naganadel is weak to Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Dragon (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Naganadel?
The top build for Naganadel features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 26.998% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Naganadel?
Naganadel is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (28.119%).

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

### What are the base stats for Naganadel?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 73 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defense | 73 |
| Sp. Atk | 127 |
| Sp. Def | 73 |
| Speed | 121 |
| **BST** | **540** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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