# Zoroark - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zoroark 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/Zoroark)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Zoroark
- **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**: 60.941%
- **Flamethrower**: 59.698%
- **Night Daze**: 47.015%
- **Focus Blast**: 35.152%
- **Dark Pulse**: 30.574%
- **Taunt**: 30.338%
- **Foul Play**: 22.577%
- **Fake Tears**: 19.701%
- **Detect**: 19.668%
- **Snarl**: 19.554%

## Common Abilities
- **Illusion**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 31.558%
- **Darkinium Z**: 26.465%
- **Shed Shell**: 21.712%
- **Choice Scarf**: 16.301%
- **Other**: 3.965%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 62.568%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 38.990%
- **Greninja**: 23.599%
- **Lycanroc-Midnight**: 23.595%
- **Gallade**: 23.594%
- **Buzzwole**: 23.594%

## FAQ for Zoroark in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Zoroark?
The most common moves for Zoroark are Protect, Flamethrower, Night Daze, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zoroark?
Zoroark is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Gengar-Mega, Greninja, Lycanroc-Midnight. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zoroark?
The top build for Zoroark features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 68.744% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zoroark?
Zoroark is most effectively run with the ability **Illusion** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (31.558%).

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

### What are the base stats for Zoroark?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

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