# Ambipom - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ambipom 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/Ambipom)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Ambipom
- **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
- **Fake Out**: 97.699%
- **Double Hit**: 50.797%
- **Taunt**: 43.162%
- **Seed Bomb**: 41.010%
- **Return**: 26.574%
- **Knock Off**: 25.573%
- **Nothing**: 25.039%
- **U-turn**: 23.107%
- **Last Resort**: 12.726%
- **Protect**: 12.619%

## Common Abilities
- **Technician**: 94.541%
- **Skill Link**: 5.213%
- **Pickup**: 0.246%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 71.016%
- **Silk Scarf**: 17.816%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.765%
- **Other**: 4.745%

## Common Teammates
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 41.343%
- **Raichu-Alola**: 40.986%
- **Weavile**: 40.985%
- **Mienshao**: 40.984%
- **Salazzle**: 40.953%
- **Naganadel**: 14.440%

## FAQ for Ambipom in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Ambipom?
The most common moves for Ambipom are Fake Out, Double Hit, Taunt, Seed Bomb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ambipom?
The top build for Ambipom features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 81.535% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ambipom?
Ambipom is most effectively run with the ability **Technician** (94.541%) and the item **Life Orb** (71.016%).

### What is the most common role for Ambipom?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Ambipom often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ambipom?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 66 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 66 |
| Speed | 115 |
| **BST** | **482** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ambipom on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Ambipom) - 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 Ambipom
- [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).*