# Blacephalon - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Blacephalon in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Blacephalon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Blacephalon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 100.000%
- **Overheat**: 81.832%
- **After You**: 78.387%
- **Taunt**: 78.239%
- **Mind Blown**: 21.609%
- **Trick**: 17.443%
- **Heat Wave**: 17.294%
- **Other**: 5.196%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 78.240%
- **Choice Scarf**: 17.445%
- **Other**: 4.315%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 77.584%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 56.698%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 56.698%
- **Naganadel**: 56.696%
- **Bronzong**: 56.696%
- **Smeargle**: 20.738%

## FAQ for Blacephalon in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Blacephalon?
The most common moves for Blacephalon are Shadow Ball, Overheat, After You, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is frequently paired with Groudon-Primal, Mawile-Mega, Kyogre-Primal, Naganadel. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blacephalon?
The top build for Blacephalon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 82.704% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blacephalon?
Blacephalon is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (78.240%).

### What is the most common role for Blacephalon?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Blacephalon often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2019pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blacephalon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 53 |
| Attack | 127 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 151 |
| Sp. Def | 79 |
| Speed | 107 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blacephalon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Blacephalon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - Build teams with Blacephalon
- [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).*