# Hoopa - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Hoopa Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/Hoopa)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Hoopa
- **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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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 Hoopa.

## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.993%
- **Focus Blast**: 99.993%
- **Hyperspace Hole**: 99.538%
- **Trick**: 99.107%
- **Other**: 1.369%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 99.107%
- **Other**: 0.893%

## Common Teammates
- **Shuckle**: 93.806%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 93.806%
- **Bisharp**: 93.806%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 71.838%
- **Manaphy**: 55.693%
- **Azumarill**: 38.113%

## FAQ for Hoopa in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Hoopa?
The most common moves for Hoopa are Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Hyperspace Hole, Trick. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hoopa?
Hoopa is frequently paired with Shuckle, Scizor-Mega, Bisharp, Thundurus-Therian. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hoopa?
The top build for Hoopa features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.107% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hoopa?
Hoopa is most effectively run with the ability **Magician** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (99.107%).

### What is the most common role for Hoopa?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Hoopa often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the xy-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hoopa?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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