# Vikavolt - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Vikavolt builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Vikavolt Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

## Common Moves
- **Bug Buzz**: 89.972%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 60.181%
- **Protect**: 58.901%
- **Thunderbolt**: 53.059%
- **Discharge**: 47.827%
- **Volt Switch**: 24.700%
- **Electroweb**: 18.939%
- **Energy Ball**: 13.833%
- **Thunder**: 7.575%
- **Flash Cannon**: 7.064%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 35.096%
- **Assault Vest**: 29.113%
- **Electrium Z**: 10.784%
- **Choice Specs**: 9.559%
- **Charti Berry**: 5.014%
- **Wiki Berry**: 3.368%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 2.920%
- **Other**: 4.145%

## Common Teammates
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 34.595%
- **Stakataka**: 31.507%
- **Tyranitar**: 23.834%
- **Oranguru**: 21.560%
- **Drampa**: 20.799%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 20.462%

## FAQ for Vikavolt in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Vikavolt?
The most common moves for Vikavolt are Bug Buzz, Hidden Power Ice, Protect, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Vikavolt?
Vikavolt is frequently paired with Camerupt-Mega, Stakataka, Tyranitar, Oranguru. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Vikavolt weak to and resistant against?
Vikavolt is weak to Fire (2x), Rock (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Vikavolt?
The top build for Vikavolt features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/0/252/12/0`. This configuration accounts for 36.892% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Vikavolt?
Vikavolt is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (35.096%).

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

### What are the base stats for Vikavolt?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 77 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 43 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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