# Pangoro - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pangoro 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/Pangoro)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Pangoro
- **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**: 99.017%
- **Foul Play**: 97.483%
- **Parting Shot**: 97.479%
- **Storm Throw**: 97.469%
- **Other**: 8.552%

## Common Abilities
- **Mold Breaker**: 97.522%
- **Iron Fist**: 2.477%
- **Scrappy**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 97.469%
- **Other**: 2.531%

## Common Teammates
- **Naganadel**: 97.473%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 97.469%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 97.469%
- **Cresselia**: 97.469%
- **Incineroar**: 97.469%
- **Regigigas**: 1.427%

## FAQ for Pangoro in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Pangoro?
The most common moves for Pangoro are Protect, Foul Play, Parting Shot, Storm Throw. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pangoro?
Pangoro is frequently paired with Naganadel, Thundurus-Therian, Charizard-Mega-Y, Cresselia. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pangoro?
The top build for Pangoro features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 97.469% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pangoro?
Pangoro is most effectively run with the ability **Mold Breaker** (97.522%) and the item **Focus Sash** (97.469%).

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

### What are the base stats for Pangoro?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 124 |
| Defense | 78 |
| Sp. Atk | 69 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 58 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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