# Steelix-Mega - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Steelix-Mega 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/Steelix-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Steelix-Mega
- **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
- **Protect**: 76.001%
- **Earthquake**: 69.996%
- **Heavy Slam**: 63.307%
- **Curse**: 42.330%
- **Rock Slide**: 36.309%
- **Gyro Ball**: 31.477%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 28.954%
- **Roar**: 16.444%
- **Ice Fang**: 11.637%
- **Wide Guard**: 11.245%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Force**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Steelixite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 66.809%
- **Bronzong**: 22.176%
- **Gyarados**: 18.678%
- **Gourgeist-Super**: 16.349%
- **Gardevoir**: 14.038%
- **Sceptile**: 13.280%

## FAQ for Steelix-Mega in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Steelix-Mega?
The most common moves for Steelix-Mega are Protect, Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Curse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Steelix-Mega?
Steelix-Mega is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Bronzong, Gyarados, Gourgeist-Super. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Steelix-Mega?
The top build for Steelix-Mega features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/140/0/0/116/0`. This configuration accounts for 17.351% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix-Mega?
Steelix-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Force** (100.000%) and the item **Steelixite** (100.000%).

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

### What are the base stats for Steelix-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 230 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **610** |

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## Additional Resources

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