# Marowak - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Marowak 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/Marowak)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Marowak
- **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
- **Bonemerang**: 79.961%
- **Rock Slide**: 73.749%
- **Protect**: 53.845%
- **Swords Dance**: 49.848%
- **Detect**: 44.598%
- **Low Kick**: 34.791%
- **Earthquake**: 22.045%
- **Perish Song**: 12.582%
- **Icy Wind**: 12.274%
- **Other**: 16.306%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.990%
- **Rock Head**: 0.010%
- **Battle Armor**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Thick Club**: 87.480%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 12.485%
- **Other**: 0.035%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 81.750%
- **Tapu Koko**: 68.784%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 60.764%
- **Kartana**: 47.225%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 36.444%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 29.364%

## FAQ for Marowak in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Marowak?
The most common moves for Marowak are Bonemerang, Rock Slide, Protect, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Marowak?
The top build for Marowak features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `156/236/0/0/116/0`. This configuration accounts for 28.447% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Marowak?
Marowak is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.990%) and the item **Thick Club** (87.480%).

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

### What are the base stats for Marowak?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **425** |

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## Additional Resources

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