# Roserade - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Roserade 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/Roserade)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Roserade
- **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
- **Sludge Bomb**: 97.097%
- **Protect**: 76.065%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 49.327%
- **Leaf Storm**: 43.484%
- **Giga Drain**: 40.486%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 35.869%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 14.007%
- **Energy Ball**: 10.432%
- **Sleep Powder**: 10.264%
- **Shadow Ball**: 7.663%

## Common Abilities
- **Technician**: 86.035%
- **Natural Cure**: 13.954%
- **Poison Point**: 0.011%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 59.147%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.117%
- **Wide Lens**: 7.248%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.536%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.528%
- **Wiki Berry**: 4.509%
- **Other**: 2.915%

## Common Teammates
- **Mimikyu**: 57.564%
- **Blaziken-Mega**: 42.599%
- **Pelipper**: 39.038%
- **Snorlax**: 34.951%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 29.892%
- **Seismitoad**: 27.366%

## FAQ for Roserade in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Roserade?
The most common moves for Roserade are Sludge Bomb, Protect, Hidden Power Ice, Leaf Storm. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Roserade?
Roserade is frequently paired with Mimikyu, Blaziken-Mega, Pelipper, Snorlax. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Roserade?
The top build for Roserade features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `164/0/4/252/4/84`. This configuration accounts for 30.246% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Roserade?
Roserade is most effectively run with the ability **Technician** (86.035%) and the item **Life Orb** (59.147%).

### What is the most common role for Roserade?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Roserade often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Roserade?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **515** |

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## Additional Resources

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