# Slowking - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Slowking in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2025-12 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Slowking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Slowking
- **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 Slowking.

## Common Moves
- **Trick Room**: 95.296%
- **Scald**: 89.553%
- **Heal Pulse**: 65.047%
- **Psychic**: 54.338%
- **Protect**: 25.237%
- **Flamethrower**: 20.489%
- **Ice Beam**: 12.203%
- **Slack Off**: 9.331%
- **Psyshock**: 6.903%
- **Calm Mind**: 6.459%

## Common Abilities
- **Regenerator**: 81.229%
- **Oblivious**: 18.736%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.035%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 54.087%
- **Electric Seed**: 12.658%
- **Grassy Seed**: 8.171%
- **Leftovers**: 5.370%
- **Mental Herb**: 4.543%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.165%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.843%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.758%
- **Wiki Berry**: 2.128%
- **Other**: 3.277%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 67.863%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 59.298%
- **Stakataka**: 58.018%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 50.334%
- **Amoonguss**: 50.003%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 15.622%

## FAQ for Slowking in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Slowking?
The most common moves for Slowking are Trick Room, Scald, Heal Pulse, Psychic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Slowking?
The top build for Slowking features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `228/0/156/76/44/0`. This configuration accounts for 49.879% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Slowking?
Slowking is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (81.229%) and the item **Waterium Z** (54.087%).

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

### What are the base stats for Slowking?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

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