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

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

## Best Weavile 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/Weavile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Weavile
- **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** | Fighting (4x), Fire (2x), Bug (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 89.669%
- **Knock Off**: 76.792%
- **Icicle Crash**: 47.890%
- **Ice Punch**: 38.108%
- **Protect**: 26.696%
- **Low Kick**: 22.642%
- **Swords Dance**: 20.061%
- **Ice Shard**: 11.751%
- **Rain Dance**: 11.143%
- **Foul Play**: 9.061%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 79.946%
- **Pickpocket**: 20.054%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 48.289%
- **Life Orb**: 20.102%
- **Expert Belt**: 17.566%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.104%
- **Choice Band**: 1.594%
- **Other**: 4.909%

## Common Teammates
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 15.123%
- **Salazzle**: 14.837%
- **Raichu-Alola**: 14.542%
- **Mienshao**: 14.264%
- **Ambipom**: 14.263%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 10.857%

## FAQ for Weavile in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Weavile?
The most common moves for Weavile are Fake Out, Knock Off, Icicle Crash, Ice Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Weavile?
Weavile is frequently paired with Blastoise-Mega, Salazzle, Raichu-Alola, Mienshao. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Weavile weak to and resistant against?
Weavile is weak to Fighting (4x), Fire (2x), Bug (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Weavile?
The top build for Weavile features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 66.905% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Weavile?
Weavile is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (79.946%) and the item **Focus Sash** (48.289%).

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

### What are the base stats for Weavile?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 125 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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