# Ampharos-Mega - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ampharos-Mega in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Ampharos-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Ampharos-Mega
- **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
- **Protect**: 97.895%
- **Thunderbolt**: 74.361%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 70.714%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 58.643%
- **Cotton Guard**: 32.786%
- **Thunder**: 24.033%
- **Focus Blast**: 16.707%
- **Volt Switch**: 9.480%
- **Other**: 15.381%

## Common Abilities
- **Mold Breaker**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Ampharosite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 42.693%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 39.739%
- **Gothitelle**: 29.476%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 27.299%
- **Pelipper**: 23.544%
- **Ludicolo**: 23.480%

## FAQ for Ampharos-Mega in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Ampharos-Mega?
The most common moves for Ampharos-Mega are Protect, Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice, Dragon Pulse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ampharos-Mega?
Ampharos-Mega is frequently paired with Cresselia, Tapu Bulu, Gothitelle, Marowak-Alola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ampharos-Mega?
The top build for Ampharos-Mega features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/0/172/92/0`. This configuration accounts for 28.814% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ampharos-Mega?
Ampharos-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Mold Breaker** (100.000%) and the item **Ampharosite** (100.000%).

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

### What are the base stats for Ampharos-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 165 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **610** |

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## Additional Resources

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