# Heliolisk - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Heliolisk 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/Heliolisk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Heliolisk
- **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 Heliolisk.

## Common Moves
- **Hyper Voice**: 87.022%
- **Thunderbolt**: 76.361%
- **Volt Switch**: 59.233%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 53.827%
- **Protect**: 23.679%
- **Thunder**: 19.872%
- **Hyper Beam**: 15.943%
- **Focus Blast**: 14.084%
- **Dark Pulse**: 13.257%
- **Electrify**: 11.571%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 63.593%
- **Dry Skin**: 35.860%
- **Sand Veil**: 0.546%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 53.738%
- **Life Orb**: 14.822%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.567%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.692%
- **Electrium Z**: 2.179%
- **Other**: 3.003%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 43.656%
- **Venusaur**: 35.764%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 23.968%
- **Aerodactyl**: 20.230%
- **Pelipper**: 17.820%
- **Pheromosa**: 11.664%

## FAQ for Heliolisk in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Heliolisk?
The most common moves for Heliolisk are Hyper Voice, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Heliolisk?
Heliolisk is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Swampert-Mega, Aerodactyl. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Heliolisk?
The top build for Heliolisk features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 43.190% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Heliolisk?
Heliolisk is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (63.593%) and the item **Choice Specs** (53.738%).

### What is the most common role for Heliolisk?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Heliolisk often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Heliolisk?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 62 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 52 |
| Sp. Atk | 109 |
| Sp. Def | 94 |
| Speed | 109 |
| **BST** | **481** |

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## Additional Resources

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