Great Tusk vs Gholdengo: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Great Tusk is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Great Tusk
#984
Great Tusk
Ground Fighting
Paradox Pokémon
Gholdengo
#1000
Gholdengo
Steel Ghost
Coin Entity Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

115 HP 87
131 Attack 60
131 Defense 95
53 Sp. Atk 133
53 Sp. Def 91
87 Speed 84
570 Total (BST) 550

Great Tusk wins 4 stats, Gholdengo wins 2 stats.

Great Tusk attacking Gholdengo

2x

Super effective!

Gholdengo attacking Great Tusk

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 Great TuskGholdengo
Height2.2m1.2m
Weight320.0kg30.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Great Tusk

Great Tusk is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Great Tusk has a higher base stat total (570 vs 550).
  • Great Tusk wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
  • Great Tusk hits Gholdengo for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.
  • Great Tusk is faster (87 vs 84 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Great Tusk is outside the usage rankings, Gholdengo is ranked #78 (on 0.3% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Great Tusk vs Gholdengo — FAQ

Is Great Tusk better than Gholdengo?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Great Tusk is the better overall pick. Great Tusk has a higher base stat total (570 vs 550); Great Tusk wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Who would win a battle, Great Tusk or Gholdengo?

Great Tusk has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Great Tusk is faster (87 vs 84 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Great Tusk or Gholdengo have better stats?

Great Tusk has the higher base stat total (570 vs 550). Great Tusk is bulkier, while Gholdengo hits harder.

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