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Avalugg

Avalugg

ICE
HP
95
Atk
117
Def
184
SpA
44
SpD
46
Spe
28
Forms / Variants
Avalugg HisuiAvalugg Hisui

Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • ROCK2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Relaxed 32/0/6/0/28/0

Best Moveset

  1. Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical18.7%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus15.4%
  3. Wide GuardROCKStatus11.8%
  4. Frost BreathICESpecial6.0%

Best Ability / Item

SturdyLeftoversLeftovers
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Avalugg technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    18.68%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    15.40%
  • #3

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    11.85%
  • #4

    Frost Breath

    ICESpecial60 BP

    The user attacks by blowing its cold breath on the target. This move always lands a critical hit.

    5.99%
  • #5

    Iron Defense

    STEStatus

    The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

    5.38%
  • #6

    Avalanche

    ICEPhysical60 BP

    This move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.

    5.02%
  • #7

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    4.78%
  • #8

    Ice Spinner

    ICEPhysical80 BP

    The user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.

    4.32%
  • #9

    Crunch

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    3.64%
  • #10

    Gyro Ball

    STEPhysical

    The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.

    3.46%
  • #11

    Other

    21.48%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Relaxed 32/0/6/0/28/0

    15.75%
  • #2

    Brave 2/32/32/0/0/0

    10.33%
  • #3

    Impish 32/0/32/0/2/0

    7.58%
  • #4

    Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

    7.03%
  • #5

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    6.34%
  • #6

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    4.43%
  • #7

    Relaxed 2/32/32/0/0/0

    3.59%
  • #8

    Sassy 32/0/2/0/32/0

    3.33%
  • #9

    Relaxed 32/2/32/0/0/0

    3.16%
  • #10

    Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0

    2.86%
  • #11

    Other

    35.60%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Sturdy

    The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.

    50.12%
  • #2

    Ice Body

    The Pokémon gradually regains HP in snow.

    28.84%
  • #3

    Own Tempo

    The Pokémon sticks to its own tempo, preventing it from becoming confused or being affected by Intimidate.

    21.04%

Top Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    32.53%
  • #2
    Never-Melt Ice

    Never-Melt Ice

    Held: Ice-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    10.77%
  • #3
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.

    10.68%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    9.64%
  • #5
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.

    6.86%
  • #6
    Muscle Band

    Muscle Band

    Held: Boosts the damage of physical moves used by the holder by 10%.

    6.39%
  • #7
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    3.77%
  • #8
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    3.60%
  • #9
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Held: Increases the holder’s evasion by 1/9 (11 1/9%).

    2.54%
  • #10
    Light Clay

    Light Clay

    Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.

    1.99%
  • #11

    Other

    11.23%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.77%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.80%
  • #3
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.52%
  • #4
    Froslass-MegaFroslass-Mega
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.42%
  • #5
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.14%
  • #6
    Crabominable-MegaCrabominable-Mega
    FIGICE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.65%
  • #7
    Blastoise-MegaBlastoise-Mega
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    4.35%
  • #8
    Arcanine-HisuiArcanine-Hisui
    FIRROC
    TeamsBuilder
    4.05%
  • #9
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.56%
  • #10
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.47%
  • #11

    Other

    48.27%

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Meta Discussion

What do you think of Avalugg in the current meta?

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How to use Avalugg in the current VGC format?

**To use Avalugg effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Ice type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Avalugg appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Avalugg fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Sturdy, Leftovers and Relaxed 32/0/6/0/28/0. Its frequent moves include Body Press, Protect, Wide Guard, Frost Breath, Iron Defense, and Avalanche. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Avalugg has important weaknesses to fighting 2x, fire 2x, rock 2x, steel 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Farigiraf, Sinistcha, Torkoal, Froslass-Mega, and Kingambit appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Avalugg. Open the Avalugg teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Avalugg with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Avalugg in VGC

What is the best moveset for Avalugg?

The best moveset for Avalugg in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Body Press, Protect, Wide Guard, Frost Breath.

How to counter Avalugg in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Avalugg can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fighting 2x, fire 2x, rock 2x, steel 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Avalugg?

The best item for Avalugg is typically Leftovers, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Avalugg come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon