# Porygon-Z - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Porygon-Z 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/Porygon-Z)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Porygon-Z
- **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**: 87.972%
- **Ice Beam**: 70.265%
- **Thunderbolt**: 63.507%
- **Conversion**: 58.630%
- **Hyper Beam**: 55.222%
- **Shadow Ball**: 25.669%
- **Tri Attack**: 9.368%
- **Blizzard**: 8.360%
- **Trick Room**: 7.936%
- **Other**: 13.071%

## Common Abilities
- **Adaptability**: 92.691%
- **Download**: 4.331%
- **Analytic**: 2.977%

## Common Items
- **Normalium Z**: 87.251%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.599%
- **Life Orb**: 3.903%
- **Other**: 2.246%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 37.817%
- **Nihilego**: 23.236%
- **Blacephalon**: 22.843%
- **Blaziken-Mega**: 22.181%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 21.698%
- **Murkrow**: 21.038%

## FAQ for Porygon-Z in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Porygon-Z?
The most common moves for Porygon-Z are Protect, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Conversion. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Porygon-Z?
Porygon-Z is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Nihilego, Blacephalon, Blaziken-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Porygon-Z?
The top build for Porygon-Z features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 24.081% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Porygon-Z?
Porygon-Z is most effectively run with the ability **Adaptability** (92.691%) and the item **Normalium Z** (87.251%).

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

### What are the base stats for Porygon-Z?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 135 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Porygon-Z on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Porygon-Z) - 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 Porygon-Z
- [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).*