VGC 19 Sample Moveset & EV Spread Compendium

The optimal EV spread for a given Pokémon often depends on the roles a given team requires it to perform, we encourage you to use these sets as guides or starting points for making your very own team. This list is far from comprehensive, so don’t let it stifle your own creativity!

This document will be updated as the metagame progresses, so it will stay relevant throughout the entire season.

• Post published on March 12 2019

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 244 HP / 112 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
– Protect
– Trick Room
– Sunsteel Strike
– Photon Geyser

Offensive Calcs

• 112+ Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Sunsteel Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 206-246 (101.9 – 121.7%) — guaranteed OHKO
• +2 112+ Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 216-255 (104.3 – 123.1%) — guaranteed OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 244 HP / 76 SpD Dusk Mane Necrozma in Rain: 153-180 (75.3 – 88.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• Black Glasses Dark Aura Yveltal Foul Play vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 172-204 (84.7 – 100.4%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO
• 252 SpA Choice Specs Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 244 HP / 76 SpD Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 172-204 (84.7 – 100.4%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO
• 252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 162-190 (79.8 – 93.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• -1 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 72-85 (35.4 – 41.8%) — guaranteed 3H/li>

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Prism Armor
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 20 Atk / 76 Def / 4 SpA / 156 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 28 Spe
– Sunsteel Strike
– Photon Geyser
– Trick Room
– Protect

Groudon @ Groundium Z
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Protect
– Precipice Blades
– Fire Punch / Stone Edge
– Swords Dance / Substitute

Offensive Calcs

• -1 252 Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 258-306 (129 – 153%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252 Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 196-232 (111.3 – 131.8%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252 Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 187-222 (92.5 – 109.9%) — 56.3% chance to OHKO
• 252 Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Solgaleo: 338-402 (138.5 – 164.7%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252 Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 220-261 (107.8 – 127.9%) — guaranteed OHKO

Groudon @ Groundium Z / Figy Berry
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
EVs: 140 HP / 116 Atk / 252 SpD
Brave Nature
– Precipice Blades
– Fire Punch
– Swords Dance
– Protect

Offensive Calcs

• 116+ Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 198-234 (112.5 – 132.9%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 116+ Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 189-223 (93.5 – 110.3%) — 62.5% chance to OHKO
• -1 116+ Atk Groudon Tectonic Rage (190 BP) vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 260-308 (130 – 154%) — guaranteed OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 140 HP / 252 SpD Groudon: 162-192 (83.9 – 99.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Groudon @ Iapapa Berry
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
EVs: 220 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD / 28 Spe
Careful Nature
– Precipice Blades
– Rock Tomb / Fire Punch / Roar
– Swords Dance
– Protect

Defensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 220 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon in Sun: 86-104 (42.3 – 51.2%) — 3.5% chance to 2HKO
• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 220 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon: 168-198 (82.7 – 97.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Ho-Oh @ Figy Berry
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 156 HP / 116 Atk / 36 Def / 68 SpD / 132 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Protect
– Sacred Fire
– Brave Bird
– Tailwind

Ho-Oh @ Iapapa Berry
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 60 Def / 132 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
– Brave Bird
– Sacred Fire
– Whirlwind
– Recover

Defensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 132+ SpD Ho-Oh: 62-73 (29.1 – 34.2%) — 4.8% chance to 3HKO
• 4+ Atk Stakataka Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 60 Def Ho-Oh: 180-216 (84.5 – 101.4%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO

Kyogre @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Water Spout
– Origin Pulse
– Thunder
– Ice Beam

Offensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Kyogre Ice Beam vs. 196 HP / 236+ SpD Groudon: 100-118 (50 – 59%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 252+ SpA Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar in Rain: 200-236 (100 – 118%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas in Rain: 178-211 (88.1 – 104.4%) — 31.3% chance to OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 162-192 (92 – 109%) — 50% chance to OHKO

Kyogre @ Waterium Z
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 12 HP / 4 Def / 172 SpA / 68 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Protect
– Water Spout
– Origin Pulse
– Thunder

Offensive Calcs

• 172+ SpA Kyogre Hydro Vortex (200 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas: 202-238 (100 – 117.8%) — guaranteed OHKO
• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 12 HP / 68 SpD Kyogre: 154-183 (87 – 103.3%) — 25% chance to OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• 172+ SpA Kyogre Hydro Vortex (200 BP) vs. 196 HP / 232+ SpD Groudon in Sun: 156-186 (78 – 93%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Kyogre @ Iron Ball
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
– Protect
– Water Spout
– Origin Pulse
– Thunder

Defensive Calcs

• 252 Atk Kartana Leaf Blade vs. 252 HP / 204 Def Kyogre: 174-206 (84 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 162-192 (78.2 – 92.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Solgaleo @ Solganium Z
Ability: Full Metal Body
Level: 50
EVs: 60 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 12 SpD / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Protect
– Sunsteel Strike
– Superpower
– Wide Guard

Solgaleo @ Figy Berry
Ability: Full Metal Body
EVs: 68 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 116 SpD / 68 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Sunsteel Strike
– Superpower
– Wild Charge / Wide Guard
– Protect

Offensive Calcs

• 252+ Atk Solgaleo Sunsteel Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 204-242 (100.9 – 119.8%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252+ Atk Solgaleo Superpower vs. 4 HP / 4 Def Kartana: 124-146 (91.8 – 108.1%) — 43.8% chance to OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Choice Specs Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 68 HP / 116 SpD Solgaleo in Rain: 186-220 (84.1 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• -1 0 Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 68 HP / 4 Def Solgaleo: 98-116 (44.3 – 52.4%) — 15.2% chance to 2HKO after Figy Berry recovery

Credit to Gabriel Agati

Xerneas @ Power Herb
Ability: Fairy Aura
Level: 50
EVs: 60 HP / 124 Def / 68 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Protect
– Moonblast
– Dazzling Gleam
– Geomancy

Offensive Calcs

• +2 68+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 102-121 (51 – 60.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Defensive Calcs

• -1 252+ Atk Stakataka Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 60 HP / 124 Def Xerneas: 174-206 (83.2 – 98.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 60 HP / 4 SpD Xerneas in Rain: 178-211 (85.1 – 100.9%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO

Xerneas @ Power Herb
Ability: Fairy Aura
Level: 50
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Protect
– Moonblast
– Dazzling Gleam
– Geomancy

Offensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 162-192 (92 – 109%) — 50% chance to OHKO
• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 106-126 (53 – 63%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Yveltal @ Assault Vest
Ability: Dark Aura
EVs: 108 HP / 20 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD / 124 Spe
Careful Nature
– Foul Play
– Snarl
– Oblivion Wing
– Sucker Punch

Defensive Calcs

• 252 SpA Tapu Koko Gigavolt Havoc (175 BP) vs. 108 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Yveltal in Electric Terrain: 176-210 (81.8 – 97.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 108 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Yveltal in Rain: 87-103 (40.4 – 47.9%) — guaranteed 3HKO
• +1 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 108 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Yveltal: 158-188 (73.4 – 87.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Yveltal @ Darkinium Z
Ability: Dark Aura
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Protect
– Foul Play
– Knock Off / Sucker Punch
– Tailwind

Offensive Calcs

• 252 Atk Dark Aura Yveltal Black Hole Eclipse (175 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 219-258 (124.4 – 146.5%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252 Atk Dark Aura Yveltal Black Hole Eclipse (175 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Shadow Shield Lunala: 440-522 (206.5 – 245%) — guaranteed OHKO

Amoonguss @ Payapa Berry
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
EVs: 244 HP / 76 Def / 188 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
– Clear Smog
– Grass Knot
– Spore
– Rage Powder

Defensive Calcs

• 252 SpA Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Payapa Berry Amoonguss in Psychic Terrain: 126-148 (57.2 – 67.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 4 Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Amoonguss: 186-218 (84.5 – 99%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 252 SpA Lunala Psyshock vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Payapa Berry Amoonguss: 85-102 (38.6 – 46.3%) — guaranteed 3HKO

Amoonguss @ Occa Berry
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 44 Def / 212 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
– Protect
– Spore
– Clear Smog
– Rage Powder

Defensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 212+ SpD Amoonguss: 93-110 (42 – 49.7%) — guaranteed 3HKO
• 4 Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 44 Def Occa Berry Amoonguss: 96-114 (43.4 – 51.5%) — 6.6% chance to 2HKO

Landorus-Therian @ Groundium Z
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
– Earth Power
– U-turn
– Grass Knot
– Protect

Offensive Calcs

• 252 SpA Landorus-T Tectonic Rage (175 BP) vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 204-240 (102 – 120%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252 SpA Landorus-T Earth Power vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 104-126 (52 – 63%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 252 SpA Landorus-T Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 156 SpD Groudon: 110-130 (53.1 – 62.8%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Landorus-Therian @ Groundium Z
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Earthquake
– Rock Slide
– U-turn
– Protect

Offensive Calcs

• -1 252 Atk Landorus-T Tectonic Rage (180 BP) vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 240-284 (120 – 142%) — guaranteed OHKO

Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Earthquake
– Rock Slide
– U-turn
– Knock Off

Notes

• Outspeeds Scarf Kyogre

Stakataka @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 28 Atk / 228 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
– Gyro Ball
– Rock Slide
– Trick Room
– Protect

Defensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 228 SpD Stakataka: 87-102 (51.7 – 60.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 228 SpD Stakataka: 54-64 (32.1 – 38%) — 95.4% chance to 3HKO

Stakataka @ Chople Berry
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 12 SpD
Lonely Nature
IVs: 14 Def / 0 Spe
– Protect
– Trick Room
– Rock Slide
– Gyro Ball

Tapu Koko @ Assault Vest
Ability: Electric Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 196 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 196 SpD / 108 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Wild Charge
– Volt Switch
– Electroweb
– Nature’s Madness

Offensive Calcs

• 4 Atk Tapu Koko Wild Charge vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre in Electric Terrain: 188-224 (106.8 – 127.2%) — guaranteed OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 196 HP / 196 SpD Assault Vest Tapu Koko: 144-171 (84.7 – 100.5%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO
• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 196 HP / 196 SpD Assault Vest Tapu Koko in Rain: 118-139 (69.4 – 81.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Tapu Koko @ Electrium Z
Ability: Electric Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Protect
– Thunderbolt
– Volt Switch
– Grass Knot

Offensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Tapu Koko Gigavolt Havoc (175 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas in Electric Terrain: 204-240 (100.9 – 118.8%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252+ SpA Tapu Koko Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 196 HP / 236+ SpD Groudon: 96-114 (48 – 57%) — 90.2% chance to 2HKO
• 252+ SpA Tapu Koko Gigavolt Havoc (175 BP) vs. 180 HP / 116+ SpD Assault Vest Yveltal in Electric Terrain: 218-260 (97.3 – 116%) — 87.5% chance to OHKO

Tapu Lele @ Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Psychic
– Moonblast
– Taunt
– Protect

Tapu Lele @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Psyshock
– Moonblast
– Dazzling Gleam
– Taunt / Nature’s Madness / Magic Room

Tornadus @ Mago Berry
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
EVs: 124 HP / 4 Def / 20 SpA / 244 SpD / 116 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Hurricane
– Tailwind
– Taunt
– Rain Dance

Defensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 124 HP / 244+ SpD Tornadus in Rain: 145-172 (85.2 – 101.1%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO
• +2 252+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. 124 HP / 244+ SpD Tornadus: 126-148 (74.1 – 87%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 252 SpA Lunala Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom vs. 124 HP / 244+ SpD Tornadus: 148-175 (87 – 102.9%) — 18.8% chance to OHKO

Tornadus @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Hurricane
– Taunt
– Tailwind
– Rain Dance / Protect

Toxicroak @ Assault Vest
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 148 HP / 108 Atk / 4 Def / 244 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Poison Jab
– Low Kick
– Fake Out
– Feint

Defensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 148 HP / 244 SpD Assault Vest Toxicroak: 150-177 (84.7 – 100%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO

Toxicroak @ Expert Belt
Ability: Dry Skin
Level: 50
EVs: 36 HP / 172 Atk / 252 Def / 4 SpD / 44 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Poison Jab
– Fake Out
– Sucker Punch
– Cross Chop

Offensive Calcs

• 172+ Atk Expert Belt Toxicroak Cross Chop vs. 68 HP / 4 Def Kartana: 144-173 (100.6 – 120.9%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 172+ Atk Expert Belt Toxicroak Cross Chop vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 202-238 (101 – 119%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 172+ Atk Expert Belt Toxicroak Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tapu Koko: 166-197 (93.7 – 111.2%) — 62.5% chance to OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• -1 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 36 HP / 252 Def Toxicroak: 128-152 (78.5 – 93.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO after Dry Skin damage

Notes

• Outspeeds 0 Speed base 90s

Tsareena (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Queenly Majesty
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
– Power Whip
– High Jump Kick
– Feint
– Knock Off

Defensive Calcs

• +2 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Assault Vest Tsareena: 145-172 (81 – 96%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Tsareena @ Aguav Berry
Ability: Queenly Majesty
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 188 SpD
Adamant Nature
– Power Whip
– High Jump Kick
– Feint
– Helping Hand

Offensive Calcs

• 100+ Atk Tsareena Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Kyogre: 204-242 (98.5 – 116.9%) — 87.5% chance to OHKO

Defensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 220 HP / 188 SpD Tsareena in Rain: 75-88 (42.8 – 50.2%) — 1.2% chance to 2HKO

Venusaur @ Focus Sash
Ability: Chlorophyll
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Grass Knot
– Sludge Bomb
– Sleep Powder
– Protect

Offensive Calcs

• 252 SpA Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 186-222 (105.6 – 126.1%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252 SpA Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 132-156 (75 – 88.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO
• 252 SpA Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Venusaur: 66-78 (42.3 – 50%) — 0.4% chance to 2HKO

Venusaur (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Grass Knot
– Sludge Bomb
– Hidden Power [Fire] / Sleep Powder
– Protect

Offensive Calcs

• 252+ SpA Life Orb Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 132 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon: 190-226 (98.9 – 117.7%) — 87.5% chance to OHKO
• 252+ SpA Life Orb Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 187-221 (106.2 – 125.5%) — guaranteed OHKO
• 252+ SpA Life Orb Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas: 190-226 (94 – 111.8%) — 68.8% chance to OHKO