# Shuckle - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Shuckle 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/Shuckle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Shuckle
- **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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Shuckle.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 99.684%
- **Guard Split**: 99.538%
- **Power Split**: 99.358%
- **Final Gambit**: 98.371%
- **Other**: 3.049%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 99.705%
- **Contrary**: 0.258%
- **Gluttony**: 0.037%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 98.390%
- **Other**: 1.610%

## Common Teammates
- **Chansey**: 90.904%
- **Smeargle**: 51.531%
- **Necrozma-Dawn-Wings**: 50.475%
- **Stakataka**: 50.474%
- **Lunala**: 40.400%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 39.343%

## FAQ for Shuckle in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Shuckle?
The most common moves for Shuckle are Protect, Guard Split, Power Split, Final Gambit. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Shuckle?
Shuckle is frequently paired with Chansey, Smeargle, Necrozma-Dawn-Wings, Stakataka. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Shuckle?
The top build for Shuckle features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 58.308% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shuckle?
Shuckle is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (99.705%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (98.390%).

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

### What are the base stats for Shuckle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 20 |
| Attack | 10 |
| Defense | 230 |
| Sp. Atk | 10 |
| Sp. Def | 230 |
| Speed | 5 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Shuckle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Shuckle) - 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 Shuckle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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