# Parasect - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Parasect 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/Parasect)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Parasect
- **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
- **Rage Powder**: 98.777%
- **Spore**: 96.462%
- **Leech Seed**: 81.988%
- **Wide Guard**: 78.349%
- **Giga Drain**: 10.949%
- **After You**: 10.936%
- **Substitute**: 6.849%
- **Other**: 15.689%

## Common Abilities
- **Dry Skin**: 94.711%
- **Damp**: 2.864%
- **Effect Spore**: 2.425%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 79.531%
- **Aguav Berry**: 10.947%
- **Leftovers**: 7.087%
- **Other**: 2.435%

## Common Teammates
- **Medicham-Mega**: 83.583%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 77.256%
- **Salazzle**: 74.933%
- **Kartana**: 74.386%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 74.385%
- **Politoed**: 15.215%

## FAQ for Parasect in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Parasect?
The most common moves for Parasect are Rage Powder, Spore, Leech Seed, Wide Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Parasect?
Parasect is frequently paired with Medicham-Mega, Landorus-Therian, Salazzle, Kartana. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Parasect?
The top build for Parasect features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 74.383% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Parasect?
Parasect is most effectively run with the ability **Dry Skin** (94.711%) and the item **Focus Sash** (79.531%).

### What is the most common role for Parasect?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Parasect often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Parasect?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **405** |

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## Additional Resources

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