# Noivern - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Noivern 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/Noivern)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Noivern
- **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
- **Protect**: 77.897%
- **Draco Meteor**: 74.960%
- **Boomburst**: 49.708%
- **Flamethrower**: 39.975%
- **Hurricane**: 28.919%
- **U-turn**: 28.402%
- **Heat Wave**: 22.759%
- **Taunt**: 20.390%
- **Nothing**: 19.309%
- **Hyper Voice**: 17.298%

## Common Abilities
- **Telepathy**: 67.575%
- **Infiltrator**: 24.894%
- **Frisk**: 7.530%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 31.253%
- **Life Orb**: 27.939%
- **Flyinium Z**: 20.579%
- **Choice Specs**: 19.188%
- **Other**: 1.041%

## Common Teammates
- **Scrafty**: 24.900%
- **Conkeldurr**: 24.784%
- **Exploud**: 24.735%
- **Gigalith**: 19.533%
- **Stoutland**: 19.486%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 19.486%

## FAQ for Noivern in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Noivern?
The most common moves for Noivern are Protect, Draco Meteor, Boomburst, Flamethrower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Noivern?
Noivern is frequently paired with Scrafty, Conkeldurr, Exploud, Gigalith. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Noivern?
The top build for Noivern features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.825% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Noivern?
Noivern is most effectively run with the ability **Telepathy** (67.575%) and the item **Focus Sash** (31.253%).

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

### What are the base stats for Noivern?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 97 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 123 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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