# Keldeo - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Keldeo builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Keldeo Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 17% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Keldeo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Keldeo
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Secret Sword**: 96.313%
- **Scald**: 87.961%
- **Hydro Pump**: 60.793%
- **Calm Mind**: 32.543%
- **Substitute**: 28.102%
- **Focus Blast**: 18.279%
- **Taunt**: 15.435%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 14.141%
- **Icy Wind**: 12.630%
- **Rest**: 12.334%

## Common Abilities
- **Justified**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 42.042%
- **Choice Specs**: 40.390%
- **Mystic Water**: 7.778%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.706%
- **Weakness Policy**: 1.975%
- **Other**: 3.110%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 42.320%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 32.253%
- **Garchomp**: 29.521%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 21.431%
- **Thundurus**: 19.630%
- **Zapdos**: 19.065%

## FAQ for Keldeo in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Keldeo?
The most common moves for Keldeo are Secret Sword, Scald, Hydro Pump, Calm Mind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Keldeo?
Keldeo is frequently paired with Excadrill, Landorus-Therian, Garchomp, Metagross-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Keldeo weak to and resistant against?
Keldeo is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Keldeo?
The top build for Keldeo features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 57.144% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Keldeo?
Keldeo is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (42.042%).

### What is the most common role for Keldeo?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Keldeo often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the xy-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Keldeo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 72 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 129 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Keldeo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Keldeo) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Keldeo
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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