# Octillery - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Octillery 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/Octillery)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Octillery
- **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
- **Water Spout**: 94.733%
- **Flamethrower**: 94.417%
- **Protect**: 78.066%
- **Hydro Pump**: 70.639%
- **Energy Ball**: 23.664%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 20.550%
- **Other**: 17.931%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 56.662%
- **Sniper**: 25.292%
- **Suction Cups**: 18.046%

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 64.927%
- **Assault Vest**: 20.268%
- **Leftovers**: 5.711%
- **Aguav Berry**: 2.816%
- **Waterium Z**: 1.891%
- **Other**: 4.386%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 92.305%
- **Stakataka**: 89.834%
- **Cresselia**: 72.415%
- **Tangela**: 70.639%
- **Thundurus**: 70.639%
- **Oranguru**: 20.807%

## FAQ for Octillery in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Octillery?
The most common moves for Octillery are Water Spout, Flamethrower, Protect, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Octillery?
Octillery is frequently paired with Incineroar, Stakataka, Cresselia, Tangela. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Octillery?
The top build for Octillery features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 72.260% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Octillery?
Octillery is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (56.662%) and the item **Mystic Water** (64.927%).

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

### What are the base stats for Octillery?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

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