# Mudsdale - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18 Global Link

> Find the best Mudsdale builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Mudsdale Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **High Horsepower**: 95.107%
- **Rock Slide**: 89.240%
- **Heavy Slam**: 76.000%
- **Protect**: 56.587%
- **Close Combat**: 43.425%
- **Earthquake**: 18.587%
- **Roar**: 6.406%
- **Other**: 14.648%

## Common Abilities
- **Stamina**: 49.532%
- **Inner Focus**: 45.827%
- **Own Tempo**: 4.641%

## Common Items
- **Figy Berry**: 35.274%
- **Choice Band**: 22.651%
- **Assault Vest**: 20.073%
- **Groundium Z**: 17.781%
- **Other**: 4.220%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 80.797%
- **Tapu Fini**: 58.893%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 55.254%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 14.590%
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 10.449%
- **Mimikyu**: 9.683%

## FAQ for Mudsdale in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Mudsdale?
The most common moves for Mudsdale are High Horsepower, Rock Slide, Heavy Slam, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Mudsdale?
Mudsdale is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Fini, Salamence-Mega, Tapu Bulu. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Mudsdale weak to and resistant against?
Mudsdale is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Mudsdale?
The top build for Mudsdale features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 32.307% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Mudsdale?
Mudsdale is most effectively run with the ability **Stamina** (49.532%) and the item **Figy Berry** (35.274%).

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

### What are the base stats for Mudsdale?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 35 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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