# Crobat - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Crobat 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** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Crobat)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Crobat
- **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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Crobat.

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 89.342%
- **Taunt**: 74.883%
- **Super Fang**: 54.060%
- **Brave Bird**: 48.166%
- **Cross Poison**: 39.350%
- **Haze**: 20.105%
- **Quick Guard**: 16.210%
- **U-turn**: 11.943%
- **Protect**: 10.084%
- **Poison Fang**: 7.211%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 96.261%
- **Infiltrator**: 3.739%

## Common Items
- **Poisonium Z**: 24.443%
- **Focus Sash**: 21.679%
- **Mental Herb**: 17.761%
- **Flyinium Z**: 12.031%
- **Wide Lens**: 6.019%
- **Eject Button**: 3.714%
- **Mago Berry**: 2.925%
- **Heat Rock**: 2.315%
- **Black Sludge**: 2.129%
- **Wacan Berry**: 1.707%

## Common Teammates
- **Goodra**: 16.015%
- **Greninja**: 15.969%
- **Salazzle**: 15.567%
- **Suicune**: 15.490%
- **Nidoqueen**: 12.893%
- **Cobalion**: 12.879%

## FAQ for Crobat in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Crobat?
The most common moves for Crobat are Tailwind, Taunt, Super Fang, Brave Bird. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Crobat?
Crobat is frequently paired with Goodra, Greninja, Salazzle, Suicune. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Crobat?
The top build for Crobat features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 27.670% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Crobat?
Crobat is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (96.261%) and the item **Poisonium Z** (24.443%).

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

### What are the base stats for Crobat?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 130 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

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