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

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

## Best Pheromosa 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/Pheromosa)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Pheromosa
- **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** | Flying (4x), Fire (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 86.594%
- **Protect**: 80.731%
- **High Jump Kick**: 44.070%
- **Focus Blast**: 41.690%
- **Bug Buzz**: 41.610%
- **Poison Jab**: 34.488%
- **U-turn**: 20.302%
- **Throat Chop**: 13.658%
- **Speed Swap**: 10.618%
- **Low Kick**: 6.916%

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

## Common Items
- **Fightinium Z**: 49.621%
- **Life Orb**: 19.968%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.428%
- **Buginium Z**: 11.534%
- **Choice Band**: 4.839%
- **Other**: 1.609%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 60.374%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 42.088%
- **Nihilego**: 39.105%
- **Smeargle**: 33.318%
- **Snorlax**: 18.099%
- **Xurkitree**: 14.434%

## FAQ for Pheromosa in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Pheromosa?
The most common moves for Pheromosa are Ice Beam, Protect, High Jump Kick, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Pheromosa?
Pheromosa is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Charizard-Mega-Y, Nihilego, Smeargle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Pheromosa weak to and resistant against?
Pheromosa is weak to Flying (4x), Fire (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pheromosa?
The top build for Pheromosa features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 12.220% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pheromosa?
Pheromosa is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Fightinium Z** (49.621%).

### What is the most common role for Pheromosa?
Based on common item usage (Fightinium Z), Pheromosa often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Pheromosa?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 71 |
| Attack | 137 |
| Defense | 37 |
| Sp. Atk | 137 |
| Sp. Def | 37 |
| Speed | 151 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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