# Swoobat - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Swoobat 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/Swoobat)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Swoobat
- **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**: 98.594%
- **Stored Power**: 86.849%
- **Calm Mind**: 62.014%
- **Shadow Ball**: 59.642%
- **Skill Swap**: 36.261%
- **Heat Wave**: 26.580%
- **Tailwind**: 13.877%
- **Other**: 16.183%

## Common Abilities
- **Simple**: 99.878%
- **Unaware**: 0.122%
- **Klutz**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 84.726%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.634%
- **Other**: 2.640%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 59.095%
- **Incineroar**: 59.060%
- **Whimsicott**: 58.983%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 58.967%
- **Nidoqueen**: 58.966%
- **Kommo-o**: 31.772%

## FAQ for Swoobat in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Swoobat?
The most common moves for Swoobat are Protect, Stored Power, Calm Mind, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Swoobat?
Swoobat is frequently paired with Kartana, Incineroar, Whimsicott, Salamence-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Swoobat?
The top build for Swoobat features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 61.273% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Swoobat?
Swoobat is most effectively run with the ability **Simple** (99.878%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (84.726%).

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

### What are the base stats for Swoobat?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 67 |
| Attack | 57 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Atk | 77 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 114 |
| **BST** | **425** |

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## Additional Resources

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