# Pachirisu - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pachirisu 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/Pachirisu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Pachirisu
- **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
- **Follow Me**: 98.375%
- **Protect**: 75.843%
- **Helping Hand**: 61.494%
- **Super Fang**: 60.987%
- **Nuzzle**: 51.117%
- **U-turn**: 40.262%
- **Other**: 11.922%

## Common Abilities
- **Volt Absorb**: 99.994%
- **Run Away**: 0.006%
- **Pickup**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Iapapa Berry**: 32.841%
- **Safety Goggles**: 22.269%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 13.093%
- **Figy Berry**: 11.373%
- **Aguav Berry**: 9.478%
- **Wiki Berry**: 5.881%
- **Leftovers**: 4.649%
- **Other**: 0.416%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar-Mega**: 52.842%
- **Gothitelle**: 35.545%
- **Politoed**: 33.544%
- **Shedinja**: 33.471%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 22.894%
- **Kommo-o**: 19.871%

## FAQ for Pachirisu in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Pachirisu?
The most common moves for Pachirisu are Follow Me, Protect, Helping Hand, Super Fang. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pachirisu?
Pachirisu is frequently paired with Gengar-Mega, Gothitelle, Politoed, Shedinja. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pachirisu?
The top build for Pachirisu features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.650% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pachirisu?
Pachirisu is most effectively run with the ability **Volt Absorb** (99.994%) and the item **Iapapa Berry** (32.841%).

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

### What are the base stats for Pachirisu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **405** |

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## Additional Resources

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