# Pikalytics

> Pikalytics is the premier competitive Pokemon statistics database, providing real-time usage data, movesets, teammates, counters, and team-building tools for VGC, Smogon formats, and Pokemon GO.

## About

Pikalytics aggregates millions of ranked battles from official platforms (Pokemon HOME Battle Stadium) and Smogon to provide:

- **Usage Statistics**: How often Pokemon appear in competitive play
- **Movesets**: Common move combinations with usage percentages
- **Items & Abilities**: Most effective item and ability choices
- **EV Spreads & Natures**: Optimal stat distributions
- **Teammates**: Pokemon frequently paired together
- **Counters**: Effective counterplay options

## Supported Formats

- VGC 2026 Regulation F (Current Official Format)
- VGC 2025 Regulation I
- VGC 2025 Regulation H
- Generation 9 OverUsed (OU)
- Generation 9 Ubers
- Battle Stadium Doubles
- Pokemon GO PvP (All Leagues)
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A
- Historical formats dating back to VGC 2017

## AI-Optimized Content

For AI agents requesting competitive Pokemon data:

- **AI Hub**: `/ai` → Main entry point for AI content
- **Format Index**: `/ai/pokedex` → Top Pokemon for current format
- **Format-Specific**: `/ai/pokedex/[format]` → Top Pokemon for specific format
- **Pokemon Stats**: `/ai/pokedex/[format]/[pokemon]` → Detailed Markdown stats
- **Full Context**: `/llms-full.txt` → Comprehensive site documentation
- **AI Sitemap (Markdown)**: `/ai-sitemap.md` → Sitemap of all AI endpoints
- **AI Sitemap (XML)**: `/ai-sitemap.xml` → XML sitemap for crawlers
- **Current Default Format**: `gen9vgc2026regf`

## URL Patterns

- Home: `https://www.pikalytics.com/`
- AI Hub: `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai`
- AI Pokedex: `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex`
- Pokedex List: `https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/[format]`
- Pokemon Detail: `https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/[format]/[pokemon]`
- AI Markdown: `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/[format]/[pokemon]`
- Team Builder: `https://www.pikalytics.com/team/[format]`
- Damage Calculator: `https://www.pikalytics.com/calc`

## Example Queries

- "What are the best moves for Kingambit in VGC?"
- "What's the most popular item for Flutter Mane?"
- "What Pokemon pair well with Incineroar?"
- "What counters Raging Bolt in Regulation I?"

## Contact

- Website: https://www.pikalytics.com/
- Twitter: [@Pikalytics](https://twitter.com/Pikalytics)
- Email: contact@pikalytics.com

## Data Freshness

Data is updated monthly or as new competitive data becomes available from official venues and Smogon ladders.