# Serperior - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Serperior 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/Serperior)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Serperior
- **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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Serperior.

## Common Moves
- **Leaf Storm**: 98.946%
- **Protect**: 85.040%
- **Taunt**: 64.256%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 62.635%
- **Knock Off**: 18.204%
- **Grass Pledge**: 12.075%
- **Giga Drain**: 11.211%
- **Substitute**: 10.682%
- **Dragon Tail**: 9.393%
- **Light Screen**: 6.830%

## Common Abilities
- **Contrary**: 99.831%
- **Overgrow**: 0.169%

## Common Items
- **Mago Berry**: 61.863%
- **Assault Vest**: 9.297%
- **Grassium Z**: 7.166%
- **Wiki Berry**: 5.010%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.661%
- **Meadow Plate**: 2.757%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.383%
- **Light Clay**: 2.082%
- **Yache Berry**: 1.719%
- **Other**: 4.063%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence-Mega**: 76.613%
- **Tyranitar**: 76.074%
- **Tapu Koko**: 69.466%
- **Excadrill**: 69.053%
- **Cresselia**: 67.021%
- **Primarina**: 9.269%

## FAQ for Serperior in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Serperior?
The most common moves for Serperior are Leaf Storm, Protect, Taunt, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Serperior?
The top build for Serperior features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/4/140/4/116`. This configuration accounts for 64.931% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Serperior?
Serperior is most effectively run with the ability **Contrary** (99.831%) and the item **Mago Berry** (61.863%).

### What is the most common role for Serperior?
Based on common item usage (Mago Berry), Serperior often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Serperior?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 75 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 113 |
| **BST** | **528** |

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## Additional Resources

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