# Purugly - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Purugly 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/Purugly)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Purugly
- **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
- **Fake Out**: 100.000%
- **Knock Off**: 82.727%
- **Giga Impact**: 60.157%
- **Quick Attack**: 59.229%
- **Return**: 39.760%
- **Bulldoze**: 22.649%
- **Protect**: 9.959%
- **Fake Tears**: 9.026%
- **Other**: 16.493%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.067%
- **Other**: 0.933%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 76.500%
- **Lunala**: 67.476%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 67.392%
- **Ditto**: 59.229%
- **Tapu Lele**: 21.042%
- **Primarina**: 20.961%

## FAQ for Purugly in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Purugly?
The most common moves for Purugly are Fake Out, Knock Off, Giga Impact, Quick Attack. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Purugly?
Purugly is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Lunala, Rayquaza-Mega, Ditto. 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 67.061% 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 **Focus Sash** (99.067%).

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