# Purugly - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Purugly 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/Purugly)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Purugly
- **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
- **Fake Out**: 100.000%
- **Taunt**: 57.876%
- **Giga Impact**: 57.236%
- **Fake Tears**: 50.368%
- **Frustration**: 23.976%
- **Foul Play**: 23.544%
- **Bulldoze**: 21.331%
- **Return**: 14.420%
- **Knock Off**: 13.774%
- **Protect**: 9.099%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 99.962%
- **Thick Fat**: 0.026%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Normalium Z**: 61.503%
- **Focus Sash**: 24.045%
- **Life Orb**: 14.370%
- **Other**: 0.081%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 84.545%
- **Tapu Fini**: 77.974%
- **Incineroar**: 77.787%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 77.611%
- **Cresselia**: 54.010%
- **Braviary**: 8.005%

## FAQ for Purugly in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Purugly?
The most common moves for Purugly are Fake Out, Taunt, Giga Impact, Fake Tears. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Purugly?
Purugly is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Tapu Fini, Incineroar, Gengar-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Purugly?
The top build for Purugly features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `36/172/44/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 48.472% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Purugly?
Purugly is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (99.962%) and the item **Normalium Z** (61.503%).

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

### What are the base stats for Purugly?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 71 |
| Attack | 82 |
| Defense | 64 |
| Sp. Atk | 64 |
| Sp. Def | 59 |
| Speed | 112 |
| **BST** | **452** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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