# Golisopod - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golisopod in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Golisopod)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Golisopod
- **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
- **First Impression**: 98.970%
- **Liquidation**: 91.911%
- **Aqua Jet**: 90.498%
- **Poison Jab**: 56.070%
- **Leech Life**: 27.358%
- **Protect**: 11.316%
- **Iron Head**: 9.664%
- **Other**: 14.213%

## Common Abilities
- **Emergency Exit**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Buginium Z**: 55.223%
- **Life Orb**: 31.913%
- **Figy Berry**: 4.834%
- **Choice Band**: 3.864%
- **Other**: 4.166%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 82.708%
- **Oranguru**: 54.821%
- **Crabominable**: 54.783%
- **Nidoqueen**: 53.892%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 26.409%
- **Meowstic**: 19.708%

## FAQ for Golisopod in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Golisopod?
The most common moves for Golisopod are First Impression, Liquidation, Aqua Jet, Poison Jab. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golisopod?
Golisopod is frequently paired with Incineroar, Oranguru, Crabominable, Nidoqueen. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Golisopod?
The top build for Golisopod features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/6/0`. This configuration accounts for 55.223% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golisopod?
Golisopod is most effectively run with the ability **Emergency Exit** (100.000%) and the item **Buginium Z** (55.223%).

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

### What are the base stats for Golisopod?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 140 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

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