# Vanilluxe - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Vanilluxe 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/Vanilluxe)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Vanilluxe
- **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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Vanilluxe.

## Common Moves
- **Blizzard**: 99.623%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 94.388%
- **Ally Switch**: 40.537%
- **Icy Wind**: 36.455%
- **Taunt**: 28.470%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 28.179%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 21.810%
- **Hyper Beam**: 14.682%
- **Protect**: 14.632%
- **Sheer Cold**: 5.069%

## Common Abilities
- **Snow Warning**: 98.862%
- **Ice Body**: 1.137%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 73.275%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.473%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.346%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.150%
- **Other**: 2.757%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 79.472%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 28.334%
- **Heatran**: 28.334%
- **Rhyperior**: 24.235%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 24.234%
- **Tyranitar**: 14.683%

## FAQ for Vanilluxe in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Vanilluxe?
The most common moves for Vanilluxe are Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Ally Switch, Icy Wind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Vanilluxe?
Vanilluxe is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Kangaskhan-Mega, Heatran, Rhyperior. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Vanilluxe?
The top build for Vanilluxe features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 28.388% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Vanilluxe?
Vanilluxe is most effectively run with the ability **Snow Warning** (98.862%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (73.275%).

### What is the most common role for Vanilluxe?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Vanilluxe often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Vanilluxe?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 71 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 79 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

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