# Marowak-Alola - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Marowak-Alola 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/Marowak-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Marowak-Alola
- **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
- **Shadow Bone**: 98.012%
- **Flare Blitz**: 93.922%
- **Detect**: 52.501%
- **Protect**: 42.176%
- **Low Kick**: 37.048%
- **Bonemerang**: 24.437%
- **Ally Switch**: 18.113%
- **Perish Song**: 13.737%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 7.293%
- **Other**: 12.761%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 93.723%
- **Rock Head**: 5.849%
- **Cursed Body**: 0.428%

## Common Items
- **Thick Club**: 93.479%
- **Figy Berry**: 5.489%
- **Other**: 1.032%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 52.843%
- **Cresselia**: 37.323%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 27.111%
- **Xurkitree**: 22.620%
- **Ferrothorn**: 18.258%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 14.901%

## FAQ for Marowak-Alola in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Marowak-Alola?
The most common moves for Marowak-Alola are Shadow Bone, Flare Blitz, Detect, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Marowak-Alola?
Marowak-Alola is frequently paired with Tapu Fini, Cresselia, Mawile-Mega, Xurkitree. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Marowak-Alola?
The top build for Marowak-Alola features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 36.695% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Marowak-Alola?
Marowak-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (93.723%) and the item **Thick Club** (93.479%).

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

### What are the base stats for Marowak-Alola?
| 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-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Marowak-Alola) - 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-Alola
- [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).*