# Pelipper - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pelipper in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Pelipper)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Pelipper
- **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
- **Hurricane**: 99.307%
- **Tailwind**: 95.035%
- **Protect**: 74.037%
- **Scald**: 60.515%
- **Brine**: 29.592%
- **Rain Dance**: 15.471%
- **Wide Guard**: 7.571%
- **Other**: 18.473%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 99.827%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.125%
- **Rain Dish**: 0.048%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 90.537%
- **Damp Rock**: 3.253%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.468%
- **Other**: 3.742%

## Common Teammates
- **Ludicolo**: 70.758%
- **Tapu Koko**: 60.073%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 48.969%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 32.024%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 17.651%
- **Snorlax**: 14.313%

## FAQ for Pelipper in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Pelipper?
The most common moves for Pelipper are Hurricane, Tailwind, Protect, Scald. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pelipper?
The top build for Pelipper features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 27.884% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pelipper?
Pelipper is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (99.827%) and the item **Focus Sash** (90.537%).

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

### What are the base stats for Pelipper?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **440** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*