# Kartana - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kartana 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/Kartana)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Kartana
- **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
- **Leaf Blade**: 100.000%
- **Sacred Sword**: 97.907%
- **Knock Off**: 73.976%
- **Smart Strike**: 59.424%
- **Detect**: 55.286%
- **Other**: 13.407%

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

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 38.256%
- **Grassium Z**: 33.177%
- **Steelium Z**: 20.151%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.358%
- **Other**: 4.058%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 87.918%
- **Xerneas**: 65.098%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 56.143%
- **Tapu Fini**: 55.389%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 35.033%
- **Nihilego**: 17.871%

## FAQ for Kartana in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Kartana?
The most common moves for Kartana are Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword, Knock Off, Smart Strike. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kartana?
Kartana is frequently paired with Incineroar, Xerneas, Salamence-Mega, Tapu Fini. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Kartana?
The top build for Kartana features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `44/0/0/0/252/212`. This configuration accounts for 50.380% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kartana?
Kartana is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Assault Vest** (38.256%).

### What is the most common role for Kartana?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Kartana often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Kartana?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 59 |
| Attack | 181 |
| Defense | 131 |
| Sp. Atk | 59 |
| Sp. Def | 31 |
| Speed | 109 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Kartana on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Kartana) - 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 Kartana
- [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).*