# Escavalier - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18 Global Link

> Find the best Escavalier builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Escavalier Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Escavalier)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Escavalier
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (4x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 99.600%
- **Drill Run**: 84.969%
- **Megahorn**: 82.431%
- **Protect**: 75.575%
- **Poison Jab**: 33.212%
- **Swords Dance**: 5.140%
- **Other**: 19.074%

## Common Abilities
- **Overcoat**: 86.027%
- **Shell Armor**: 8.018%
- **Swarm**: 5.955%

## Common Items
- **Figy Berry**: 37.584%
- **Life Orb**: 31.822%
- **Assault Vest**: 15.233%
- **Leftovers**: 4.516%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.212%
- **Occa Berry**: 3.100%
- **Other**: 3.534%

## Common Teammates
- **Ludicolo**: 53.077%
- **Pelipper**: 53.074%
- **Tapu Lele**: 52.895%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 52.872%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 52.657%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 15.787%

## FAQ for Escavalier in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Escavalier?
The most common moves for Escavalier are Iron Head, Drill Run, Megahorn, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Escavalier?
Escavalier is frequently paired with Ludicolo, Pelipper, Tapu Lele, Swampert-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Escavalier weak to and resistant against?
Escavalier is weak to Fire (4x), resists Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Escavalier?
The top build for Escavalier features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 78.837% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Escavalier?
Escavalier is most effectively run with the ability **Overcoat** (86.027%) and the item **Figy Berry** (37.584%).

### What is the most common role for Escavalier?
Based on common item usage (Figy Berry), Escavalier often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Escavalier?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 135 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 20 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Escavalier on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Escavalier) - 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 Escavalier
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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