# Sylveon - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sylveon 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/Sylveon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Sylveon
- **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
- **Hyper Voice**: 99.347%
- **Protect**: 77.163%
- **Helping Hand**: 42.883%
- **Quick Attack**: 38.152%
- **Shadow Ball**: 35.193%
- **Calm Mind**: 29.365%
- **Hyper Beam**: 24.149%
- **Psyshock**: 22.104%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 10.166%
- **Moonblast**: 8.178%

## Common Abilities
- **Pixilate**: 99.919%
- **Cute Charm**: 0.081%

## Common Items
- **Pixie Plate**: 41.709%
- **Choice Specs**: 21.698%
- **Life Orb**: 19.712%
- **Wiki Berry**: 12.790%
- **Other**: 4.092%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 47.899%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 43.574%
- **Talonflame**: 37.435%
- **Bisharp**: 35.084%
- **Gastrodon**: 34.845%
- **Milotic**: 25.728%

## FAQ for Sylveon in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Sylveon?
The most common moves for Sylveon are Hyper Voice, Protect, Helping Hand, Quick Attack. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sylveon?
Sylveon is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Lopunny-Mega, Talonflame, Bisharp. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sylveon?
The top build for Sylveon features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `140/0/212/156/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.333% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sylveon?
Sylveon is most effectively run with the ability **Pixilate** (99.919%) and the item **Pixie Plate** (41.709%).

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

### What are the base stats for Sylveon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

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