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Great Tusk

Great Tusk

GROUNDFIGHTING
HP
115
Atk
131
Def
131
SpA
53
SpD
53
Spe
87
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • GRASS2x
  • ICE2x
  • PSYCHIC2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

    Best Ability / Item

    ProtosynthesisChoice ScarfChoice Scarf

    Great Tusk technical VGC usage sections

    Best Great Tusk Moves

      Best Great Tusk Natures

      • #1

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

        41.20%
      • #2

        Jolly 3/31/0/0/0/32

        8.49%
      • #3

        Adamant 2/30/0/0/5/29

        6.21%
      • #4

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

        5.64%
      • #5

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

        5.55%
      • #6

        Adamant 13/32/0/0/17/4

        4.52%
      • #7

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

        3.30%
      • #8

        Adamant 9/32/0/0/0/25

        3.26%
      • #9

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

        2.70%
      • #10

        Adamant 16/32/0/0/0/18

        2.26%
      • #11

        Other

        16.87%

      Best Great Tusk Abilities

      • #1

        Protosynthesis

        Boosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.

        100.00%

      Best Great Tusk Items

      • #1
        Choice Scarf

        Choice Scarf

        Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

        84.35%
      • #2
        Life Orb

        Life Orb

        Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

        11.06%
      • #3
        Focus Sash

        Focus Sash

        Prevents a one-hit knockout.

        3.51%
      • #4
        Leftovers

        Leftovers

        Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

        1.05%
      • #5
        Black Belt

        Black Belt

        Raises the power of Fighting-type moves. Note: Formatted as Blackbelt in Generation II .

        0.03%

      Best Great Tusk Teammates

      • #1
        IncineroarIncineroar
        FIRDAR
        TeamsBuilder
        28.24%
      • #2
        GholdengoGholdengo
        STEGHO
        TeamsBuilder
        22.95%
      • #3
        NinetalesNinetales
        FIR
        TeamsBuilder
        17.16%
      • #4
        DragoniteDragonite
        DRAFLY
        TeamsBuilder
        6.85%
      • #5
        TorkoalTorkoal
        FIR
        TeamsBuilder
        6.45%
      • #6
        WhimsicottWhimsicott
        GRAFAI
        TeamsBuilder
        3.27%
      • #7
        CeruledgeCeruledge
        FIRGHO
        TeamsBuilder
        1.92%
      • #8
        ScovillainScovillain
        GRAFIR
        TeamsBuilder
        1.92%
      • #9
        BasculegionBasculegion
        WATGHO
        TeamsBuilder
        1.62%
      • #10
        FarigirafFarigiraf
        NORPSY
        TeamsBuilder
        1.42%
      • #11

        Other

        8.20%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the best moveset for Great Tusk?

      The best moveset for Great Tusk in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

      How to counter Great Tusk in Champions?

      In the Pokémon Champions meta, Great Tusk can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x, flying 2x, grass 2x, ice 2x, psychic 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

      What is the best item for Great Tusk?

      The best item for Great Tusk is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.