Cyclizar (#0967) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk9590–161175–317

Def6563–128121–251

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe121113–190222–375

Total501Higher than 73% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 121). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+190Max173No SP141Min126Scarf285Tailwind380

At max Speed, Cyclizar outspeeds 27 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Water½×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
RegeneratorHidden ability
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

17.16% of teams · rank #8 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Timid
EVs: 104 HP / 152 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Rapid Spin
U-turn
Knock Off
Dragon Tail

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players15.03%
Rated 1500+16.15%
Rated 1630+17.16%
Rated 1760+16.5%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.16%

Moves

Rapid Spin99.4%
U-turn96.6%
Knock Off95.7%
Dragon Tail34.5%
Draco Meteor28.3%
Power Whip14.3%
Taunt11.7%
Overheat6.8%
Double-Edge6.8%
Outrage1.3%

Items

Assault Vest62.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots34%
Eject Button1.2%
Choice Band0.5%
Heat Rock0.3%
Dragon Fang0.2%

Abilities

99.6%
0.4%

EV spreads

Timid 104 HP / 152 SpD / 252 Spe16.9%
Jolly 104 HP / 152 SpD / 252 Spe12.4%
Jolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe8.7%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe4.9%
Jolly 152 HP / 104 SpD / 252 Spe4.6%

Tera types

Fairy46.5%
Ghost27.7%
Steel8%
Poison5.6%

Common teammates

Chesnaught32.2%
Krookodile29.8%
Gardevoir26.3%
Entei24.9%
Gastrodon18.6%
Slowbro18.5%
Jirachi18.1%
Yanmega17.6%

Checks & counters

Toxicroak94.7%
Chesnaught81.9%
Krookodile78.3%
Mimikyu74.7%
Slowbro73.4%
Entei67.6%

Evolution

Cyclizar does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

7Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

11TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

14Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

18Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

23BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

27U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

31Shed TailThe user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting.NormalStatus——10

36Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

40Shift GearRaises the user’s Attack by one stage and its Speed by two stages.SteelStatus——10

45Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

51Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

57Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 4

EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

EggIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggPower WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Mount Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#295Hyperspace#019

It can sprint at over 70 mph while carrying a human. The rider’s body heat warms Cyclizar’s back and lifts the Pokémon’s spirit.
Violet
Apparently Cyclizar has been allowing people to ride on its back since ancient times. Depictions of this have been found in 10,000-year-old murals.
Scarlet