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Toucannon VGC Builds & Stats

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Toucannon

Toucannon

NORMALFLYING
HP
80
Atk
120
Def
75
SpA
75
SpD
75
Spe
60

Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Rock BlastROCKPhysical20.9%
  2. Bullet SeedGRASSPhysical20.7%
  3. Beak BlastFLYINGPhysical14.7%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus14.4%

Best Ability / Item

Skill LinkKing's RockKing's Rock
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Rock Blast

    ROCPhysical25 BP

    The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

    20.92%
  • #2

    Bullet Seed

    GRAPhysical25 BP

    The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

    20.69%
  • #3

    Beak Blast

    FLYPhysical100 BP

    The user first heats up its beak, and then it attacks the target. Making direct contact with the user while it's heating up its beak results in a burn.

    14.69%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    14.37%
  • #5

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    7.08%
  • #6

    Brave Bird

    FLYPhysical120 BP

    The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    6.94%
  • #7

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

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

    2.35%
  • #8

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    1.46%
  • #9

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    1.12%
  • #10

    Boomburst

    NORSpecial140 BP

    The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible explosive sound.

    0.97%
  • #11

    Other

    9.41%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    10.69%
  • #2

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

    9.02%
  • #3

    Adamant 30/32/0/0/0/4

    8.46%
  • #4

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

    7.63%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/30/0/0/0/4

    5.97%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/6/7/0/21/0

    5.15%
  • #7

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

    4.29%
  • #8

    Adamant 27/32/1/0/1/5

    4.23%
  • #9

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

    3.04%
  • #10

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

    2.47%
  • #11

    Other

    39.05%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Skill Link

    Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit.

    87.72%
  • #2

    Sheer Force

    Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.

    9.46%
  • #3

    Keen Eye

    The Pokémon's keen eyes prevent its accuracy from being lowered.

    2.82%

Top Items

  • #1
    King's Rock

    King's Rock

    Held: Damaging moves gain a 10% chance to make their target flinch. Traded on a Poliwhirl: Holder evolves into Politoed. Traded on a Slowpoke: Holder evolves into Slowking.

    21.79%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

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

    14.92%
  • #3
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    12.56%
  • #4
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

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

    9.65%
  • #5
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

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

    9.18%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    8.57%
  • #7
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage.

    6.52%
  • #8
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    4.99%
  • #9
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Held: Resets all lowered stats to normal at end of turn. Consumed after use.

    2.98%
  • #10
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

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

    2.47%
  • #11

    Other

    6.37%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.13%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.42%
  • #3
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.49%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.10%
  • #5
    Froslass-MegaFroslass-Mega
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.05%
  • #6
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.56%
  • #7
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.92%
  • #8
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    2.82%
  • #9
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.70%
  • #10
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.70%
  • #11

    Other

    57.11%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Toucannon in the current VGC format?

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

The most common build highlights Skill Link, King's Rock and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Rock Blast, Bullet Seed, Beak Blast, Protect, Tailwind, and Brave Bird. 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, Toucannon has important weaknesses to electric 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Farigiraf, Whimsicott, Garchomp, Incineroar, and Froslass-Mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Toucannon in VGC

What is the best moveset for Toucannon?

The best moveset for Toucannon in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Rock Blast, Bullet Seed, Beak Blast, Protect.

How to counter Toucannon in Champions?

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

What is the best item for Toucannon?

The best item for Toucannon is typically King's Rock, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Toucannon 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