# Nidoqueen - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nidoqueen 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/Nidoqueen)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Nidoqueen
- **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
- **Earth Power**: 99.879%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 99.345%
- **Protect**: 98.351%
- **Ice Beam**: 97.516%
- **Other**: 4.910%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 98.941%
- **Poison Point**: 1.059%
- **Rivalry**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 97.775%
- **Other**: 2.225%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 86.308%
- **Cresselia**: 74.108%
- **Kartana**: 69.342%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 69.040%
- **Tapu Fini**: 59.862%
- **Araquanid**: 12.181%

## FAQ for Nidoqueen in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Nidoqueen?
The most common moves for Nidoqueen are Earth Power, Sludge Bomb, Protect, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Nidoqueen?
The top build for Nidoqueen features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `12/0/4/252/4/236`. This configuration accounts for 36.434% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nidoqueen?
Nidoqueen is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (98.941%) and the item **Life Orb** (97.775%).

### What is the most common role for Nidoqueen?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Nidoqueen often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Nidoqueen?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 92 |
| Defense | 87 |
| Sp. Atk | 75 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 76 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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