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Luxray VGC Builds & Stats

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Luxray

Luxray

ELECTRIC
HP
80
Atk
120
Def
79
SpA
95
SpD
79
Spe
70

Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial14.5%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus11.2%
  3. Wild ChargeELECTRICPhysical9.8%
  4. Psychic FangsPSYCHICPhysical9.3%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateSitrus BerrySitrus Berry
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    14.52%
  • #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.

    11.22%
  • #3

    Wild Charge

    ELEPhysical90 BP

    The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

    9.80%
  • #4

    Psychic Fangs

    PSYPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    9.32%
  • #5

    Snarl

    DARSpecial55 BP

    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

    9.02%
  • #6

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    7.04%
  • #7

    Superpower

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.

    6.85%
  • #8

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

    The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.

    4.46%
  • #9

    Ice Fang

    ICEPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

    4.42%
  • #10

    Supercell Slam

    ELEPhysical100 BP

    The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.

    3.95%
  • #11

    Other

    19.40%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    10.49%
  • #2

    Adamant 32/1/11/0/22/0

    10.36%
  • #3

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    8.81%
  • #4

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

    4.74%
  • #5

    Modest 24/0/21/0/21/0

    3.95%
  • #6

    Relaxed 32/4/30/0/0/0

    3.88%
  • #7

    Brave 32/30/4/0/0/0

    3.24%
  • #8

    Adamant 18/30/0/0/0/18

    2.81%
  • #9

    Careful 30/15/1/0/10/10

    2.26%
  • #10

    Brave 30/32/4/0/0/0

    2.22%
  • #11

    Other

    47.24%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    93.97%
  • #2

    Guts

    It's so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat.

    5.26%
  • #3

    Rivalry

    The Pokémon's competitive spirit makes it deal more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but less damage to Pokémon of the opposite gender.

    0.77%

Top Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    37.26%
  • #2
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

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

    16.93%
  • #3
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    14.85%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

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

    12.56%
  • #5
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

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

    5.81%
  • #6
    Magnet

    Magnet

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

    5.26%
  • #7
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    2.24%
  • #8
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

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

    1.60%
  • #9
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.

    1.37%
  • #10
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.

    0.47%
  • #11

    Other

    1.65%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    PolitoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    6.63%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.50%
  • #3
    Meganium-MegaMeganium-Mega
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.43%
  • #4
    Lycanroc-DuskLycanroc-Dusk
    ROC
    TeamsBuilder
    3.77%
  • #5
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.77%
  • #6
    Zoroark-HisuiZoroark-Hisui
    NORGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.62%
  • #7
    Altaria-MegaAltaria-Mega
    DRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.60%
  • #8
    Gallade-MegaGallade-Mega
    PSYFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.35%
  • #9
    ArchaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    3.34%
  • #10
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.23%
  • #11

    Other

    56.76%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Luxray in the current VGC format?

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

The most common build highlights Intimidate, Sitrus Berry and Relaxed 32/2/32/0/0/0. Its frequent moves include Volt Switch, Protect, Wild Charge, Psychic Fangs, Snarl, and Helping Hand. 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, Luxray has important weaknesses to ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Politoed, Sinistcha, Meganium-Mega, Lycanroc-Dusk, and Pelipper appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Luxray in VGC

What is the best moveset for Luxray?

The best moveset for Luxray in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Volt Switch, Protect, Wild Charge, Psychic Fangs.

How to counter Luxray in Champions?

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

What is the best item for Luxray?

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

Where does the competitive VGC data for Luxray 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