# Dugtrio - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dugtrio 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/Dugtrio)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Dugtrio
- **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**: 99.240%
- **Earthquake**: 95.761%
- **Stone Edge**: 71.488%
- **Memento**: 59.889%
- **Rock Slide**: 13.337%
- **Growl**: 10.158%
- **Sucker Punch**: 8.766%
- **Reversal**: 8.707%
- **Rock Tomb**: 8.589%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 7.817%

## Common Abilities
- **Arena Trap**: 99.645%
- **Sand Veil**: 0.228%
- **Sand Force**: 0.127%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 77.329%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.708%
- **Life Orb**: 7.525%
- **Focus Band**: 3.094%
- **Other**: 2.344%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 74.820%
- **Tapu Lele**: 67.572%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 67.456%
- **Braviary**: 54.872%
- **Rhydon**: 52.119%
- **Politoed**: 21.664%

## FAQ for Dugtrio in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Dugtrio?
The most common moves for Dugtrio are Protect, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Memento. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Dugtrio?
Dugtrio is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Lele, Slowbro-Mega, Braviary. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dugtrio?
The top build for Dugtrio features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 77.073% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dugtrio?
Dugtrio is most effectively run with the ability **Arena Trap** (99.645%) and the item **Groundium Z** (77.329%).

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

### What are the base stats for Dugtrio?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 120 |
| **BST** | **425** |

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## Additional Resources

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