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Ceruledge VGC Builds & Stats

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Ceruledge

Ceruledge

FIREGHOST
HP
75
Atk
125
Def
80
SpA
60
SpD
100
Spe
85

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Adamant 31/25/10/0/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. Bitter BladeFIREPhysical24.8%
  2. Shadow SneakGHOSTPhysical21.1%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus20.6%
  4. Bulk UpFIGHTINGStatus15.0%

Best Ability / Item

Flash FireColbur BerryColbur Berry
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Bitter Blade

    FIRPhysical90 BP

    The user focuses its bitter feelings toward the world of the living into a slashing attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    24.84%
  • #2

    Shadow Sneak

    GHOPhysical40 BP

    The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

    21.09%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    20.57%
  • #4

    Bulk Up

    FIGStatus

    The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.

    15.00%
  • #5

    Poltergeist

    GHOPhysical110 BP

    The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

    5.33%
  • #6

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    4.30%
  • #7

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    1.86%
  • #8

    Shadow Claw

    GHOPhysical70 BP

    The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    1.07%
  • #9

    Psych Up

    NORStatus

    The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

    0.62%
  • #10

    Ally Switch

    PSYStatus

    The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    0.62%
  • #11

    Other

    4.70%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 31/25/10/0/0/0

    14.64%
  • #2

    Jolly 1/32/0/0/1/32

    13.75%
  • #3

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    4.31%
  • #4

    Adamant 31/1/26/0/0/8

    4.22%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    3.04%
  • #6

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    2.85%
  • #7

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    2.37%
  • #8

    Adamant 27/20/18/0/1/0

    2.01%
  • #9

    Adamant 18/15/7/0/2/24

    1.84%
  • #10

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    1.63%
  • #11

    Other

    49.34%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Flash Fire

    If hit by a Fire-type move, the Pokémon absorbs the flames and uses them to power up its own Fire-type moves.

    89.02%
  • #2

    Weak Armor

    The Pokémon's Defense stat is lowered when it takes damage from physical moves, but its Speed stat is sharply boosted.

    10.98%

Top Items

  • #1
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

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

    39.79%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    12.50%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    11.76%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

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

    9.06%
  • #5
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

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

    8.80%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    6.40%
  • #7
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    1.86%
  • #8
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

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

    1.44%
  • #9
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

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

    1.42%
  • #10
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

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

    1.14%
  • #11

    Other

    5.83%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.86%
  • #2
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    8.06%
  • #3
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.63%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.90%
  • #5
    Floette-MegaFloette-Mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.83%
  • #6
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.58%
  • #7
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.05%
  • #8
    Metagross-MegaMetagross-Mega
    STEPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.41%
  • #9
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.34%
  • #10
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.15%
  • #11

    Other

    46.19%

Teams with Ceruledge

Raichu Mega YSinistchaCeruledgeMiloticIncineroarSneasler
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CeruledgeRaichu Mega YWeavileFloette MegaSinistchaMilotic
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SinistchaIncineroarCeruledgeMiloticRaichu Mega YMawile Mega
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CeruledgeSinistchaMiloticIncineroarFloette MegaSneasler
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Metagross MegaFloette MegaTalonflameHydreigonCeruledgeNinetales-Alola
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Raichu Mega YFarigirafCeruledgeStaraptor MegaWhimsicottPrimarina
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CeruledgeScrafty MegaToxapexGarchompVanilluxeSylveon
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Raichu Mega YStaraptor MegaPrimarinaFarigirafCeruledgeNinetales-Alola
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WhimsicottStaraptor MegaKingambitGarchompGardevoir MegaCeruledge
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CeruledgeSinistchaMiloticIncineroarFloette MegaSneasler
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Ceruledge in the current VGC format?

**To use Ceruledge effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fire/Ghost type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Ceruledge 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 Ceruledge fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Flash Fire, Colbur Berry and Adamant 31/25/10/0/0/0. Its frequent moves include Bitter Blade, Shadow Sneak, Protect, Bulk Up, Poltergeist, and Swords Dance. 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, Ceruledge has important weaknesses to dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Sinistcha, Milotic, Raichu-Mega-Y, Incineroar, and Floette-Mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ceruledge in VGC

What is the best moveset for Ceruledge?

The best moveset for Ceruledge in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Bitter Blade, Shadow Sneak, Protect, Bulk Up.

How to counter Ceruledge in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Ceruledge can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Ceruledge?

The best item for Ceruledge is typically Colbur Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Ceruledge 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