# Togedemaru - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Togedemaru 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/Togedemaru)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Togedemaru
- **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**: 99.815%
- **Iron Head**: 76.197%
- **Encore**: 65.517%
- **Spiky Shield**: 51.277%
- **U-turn**: 36.452%
- **Super Fang**: 27.997%
- **Zing Zap**: 26.444%
- **Other**: 16.301%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 98.504%
- **Iron Barbs**: 0.847%
- **Sturdy**: 0.649%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 91.999%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.737%
- **Other**: 3.264%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 69.689%
- **Tapu Fini**: 66.560%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 54.804%
- **Snorlax**: 39.064%
- **Nihilego**: 28.128%
- **Braviary**: 25.615%

## FAQ for Togedemaru in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Togedemaru?
The most common moves for Togedemaru are Fake Out, Iron Head, Encore, Spiky Shield. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Togedemaru?
The top build for Togedemaru features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 58.357% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Togedemaru?
Togedemaru is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (98.504%) and the item **Focus Sash** (91.999%).

### What is the most common role for Togedemaru?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Togedemaru often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Togedemaru?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 98 |
| Defense | 63 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 73 |
| Speed | 96 |
| **BST** | **435** |

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## Additional Resources

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