# Purugly - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Purugly in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Purugly)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Purugly
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.781%
- **Giga Impact**: 57.747%
- **Return**: 55.182%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 51.068%
- **Knock Off**: 48.711%
- **Roar**: 28.232%
- **Super Fang**: 23.469%
- **Fake Tears**: 18.859%
- **Other**: 16.952%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 100.000%
- **Thick Fat**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Normalium Z**: 50.772%
- **Focus Sash**: 48.739%
- **Other**: 0.489%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 76.335%
- **Groudon**: 51.528%
- **Tapu Fini**: 45.769%
- **Yveltal**: 32.965%
- **Kartana**: 31.092%
- **Tornadus**: 22.067%

## FAQ for Purugly in vgc2019moon-1760

### What are the top moves for Purugly?
The most common moves for Purugly are Fake Out, Giga Impact, Return, Stomping Tantrum. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Purugly?
Purugly is frequently paired with Xerneas, Groudon, Tapu Fini, Yveltal. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Purugly?
The top build for Purugly features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 56.173% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Purugly?
Purugly is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (100.000%) and the item **Normalium Z** (50.772%).

### What is the most common role for Purugly?
Based on common item usage (Normalium Z), Purugly often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Purugly?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 71 |
| Attack | 82 |
| Defense | 64 |
| Sp. Atk | 64 |
| Sp. Def | 59 |
| Speed | 112 |
| **BST** | **452** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Purugly on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Purugly) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - Build teams with Purugly
- [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).*