# Aegislash - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Aegislash in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Aegislash)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Aegislash
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **King's Shield**: 99.457%
- **Shadow Ball**: 98.284%
- **Substitute**: 57.877%
- **Flash Cannon**: 33.786%
- **Wide Guard**: 33.613%
- **Sacred Sword**: 31.874%
- **Toxic**: 29.188%
- **Other**: 15.921%

## Common Abilities
- **Stance Change**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Ghostium Z**: 53.407%
- **Leftovers**: 22.224%
- **Weakness Policy**: 11.598%
- **Life Orb**: 5.470%
- **Aguav Berry**: 5.386%
- **Other**: 1.915%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 29.954%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 21.560%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 20.061%
- **Milotic**: 19.556%
- **Amoonguss**: 17.982%
- **Tyranitar**: 15.662%

## FAQ for Aegislash in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Aegislash?
The most common moves for Aegislash are King's Shield, Shadow Ball, Substitute, Flash Cannon. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Aegislash?
The top build for Aegislash features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `236/0/0/244/0/28`. This configuration accounts for 7.846% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Aegislash?
Aegislash is most effectively run with the ability **Stance Change** (100.000%) and the item **Ghostium Z** (53.407%).

### What is the most common role for Aegislash?
Based on common item usage (Ghostium Z), Aegislash often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Aegislash?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 140 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 140 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Aegislash on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Aegislash) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Aegislash
- [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).*