# Flareon - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Flareon 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** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 99.866%
- **Protect**: 99.299%
- **Wish**: 99.249%
- **Toxic**: 96.268%
- **Other**: 5.318%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 99.812%
- **Guts**: 0.188%

## Common Items
- **Figy Berry**: 96.268%
- **Other**: 3.732%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 91.277%
- **Raikou**: 91.147%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 91.147%
- **Kartana**: 91.147%
- **Naganadel**: 59.940%
- **Gastrodon**: 33.666%

## FAQ for Flareon in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Flareon?
The most common moves for Flareon are Flare Blitz, Protect, Wish, Toxic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Flareon?
Flareon is frequently paired with Cresselia, Raikou, Salamence-Mega, Kartana. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Flareon?
The top build for Flareon features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/140/0/84/28`. This configuration accounts for 65.061% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Flareon?
Flareon is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (99.812%) and the item **Figy Berry** (96.268%).

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

### What are the base stats for Flareon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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