# Pikalytics > Pikalytics helps users find the best Pokemon, best builds, best moves, and best teams. This document gives AI agents the current site context, data model, and retrieval patterns. --- ## Site Identity **Name**: Pikalytics **Type**: Competitive Pokemon Statistics Platform **Established**: 2017 **URL**: https://www.pikalytics.com/ **Twitter**: [@Pikalytics](https://twitter.com/Pikalytics) **Email**: contact@pikalytics.com ### AI Discovery Resources - **Quick Overview**: https://www.pikalytics.com/llms.txt - **Full Context** (this file): https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt - **AI Content Sitemap (Markdown)**: https://www.pikalytics.com/ai-sitemap.md - **AI Content Sitemap (XML)**: https://www.pikalytics.com/ai-sitemap.xml - **robots.txt**: https://www.pikalytics.com/robots.txt ## Data Sources Pikalytics aggregates competitive Pokemon data from: 1. **Pokemon HOME Battle Stadium** - Official Nintendo/Game Freak ranked ladder data 2. **Pokemon Showdown (Smogon)** - Community competitive simulator 3. **RK9 Tournament Data** - Official VGC tournament team sheets 4. **Pokemon GO PvP** - Mobile game battle data Data is refreshed monthly or when major competitive events occur. --- ## Current Default Format - **Format Code**: `battledataregmbs3` - **Label**: Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data - **Data Date**: 2026-05 - **Pokedex**: https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3 - **AI Pokedex**: https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3 The separate `championspreview` namespace remains available as a preview dataset and should not be treated as the site's current default format. ## Core Data Concepts ### Usage Weight Percentage indicating how often a Pokemon appears in the metagame. Higher usage means more common play. ### Best Builds and Moves Distribution of move choices and build patterns across all instances of a Pokemon. ### Abilities Which abilities competitive players select for each Pokemon, with usage percentages. ### Items Held item distribution showing common choices. ### EV Spreads & Natures Effort Value distributions and Nature choices for specific roles. ### Best Teams Pokemon frequently appearing on the same successful team, indicating synergy and common team structures. ### Counters/Checks Pokemon that consistently perform well against a specific Pokemon. ### Tera Types (Gen 9) Terastallization type preferences for changing a Pokemon's type mid-battle. --- ## Supported Formats | Format Code | Description | |-------------|-------------| | `battledataregmbs3` | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (Current Default) | | `gen9championsvgc2026regmabo3` | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Best of 3 Regulation Set M-A | | `gen9championsvgc2026regmb` | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-B | | `gen9championsvgc2026regmbbo3` | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Best of 3 Regulation Set M-B | | `gen9championsou` | Pokemon Champions OU | | `gen9championsbssregma` | Pokemon Champions Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set M-A | | `championspreview` | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview | | `championstournaments` | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament | | `gen9vgc2026regf` | VGC 2026 Regulation F | | `gen9vgc2025regi` | VGC 2025 Regulation I | | `gen9ou` | Generation 9 OverUsed (Smogon) | | `gen9ubers` | Generation 9 Ubers | | `gen9battlestadiumdoubles` | Battle Stadium Doubles | | `za` | Pokemon Legends: Z-A | | `gen9doublesou` | Generation 9 Doubles OU | | `gen9nationaldex` | National Dex | | `gen9monotype` | Monotype | Historical formats dating back to VGC 2017 are also available through their format codes. --- ## API for AI Agents ### AI Hub Landing Page **Endpoint**: `GET /ai` **Response Type**: `text/markdown` **Purpose**: Main entry point for AI agents with overview and navigation. ### Format Index Endpoint **Endpoint**: `GET /ai/pokedex` or `GET /ai/pokedex/[format]` **Response Type**: `text/markdown` **Purpose**: Returns the best Pokemon by usage for a format with links to individual stats. **Example Requests**: ``` GET https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex (uses default format: battledataregmbs3) GET https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3 GET https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview ``` ### Pokemon Stats Endpoint **Endpoint**: `GET /ai/pokedex/[format]/[pokemon]` **Response Type**: `text/markdown` **Purpose**: Returns a structured Markdown document with comprehensive competitive data for a specific Pokemon. **Example Request**: ``` GET https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Calyrex-Shadow ``` **Response Includes**: - Format and game context - Usage, win rate, and record when available - Best moves with usage percentages - Common abilities and items - Best team partners and team structures - FAQ section answering common questions - Base stats - Recommended EV spreads and natures ### Tournament Stats Endpoint **Index Endpoint**: `GET /ai/tournaments` **Endpoint**: `GET /ai/tournaments/[source]/[slug]` **Response Type**: `text/markdown` **Purpose**: Returns tournament-specific teams, Pokemon usage, win rates, records, and links. ### Standard Web Pages All standard Pikalytics pages include: - JSON-LD structured data where applicable - `` pointers to AI-optimized versions on Pokemon pages - Rich meta descriptions --- ## URL Structure Reference | Pattern | Description | Example | |---------|-------------|---------| | `/` | Homepage with default format | `https://www.pikalytics.com/` | | `/ai` | AI Hub landing page | `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai` | | `/ai/pokedex` | AI format index (default) | `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex` | | `/ai/pokedex/[format]` | AI format index (specific) | `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3` | | `/ai/pokedex/[format]/[pokemon]` | AI-optimized Pokemon stats | `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Kingambit` | | `/ai/tournaments/[source]/[slug]` | AI tournament stats | `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/tournaments/limitless/[tournament-slug]` | | `/ai/tournaments` | AI tournament index | `https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/tournaments` | | `/champions` | Pokemon Champions info page | `https://www.pikalytics.com/champions` | | `/pokedex/[format]` | Format overview with ranked usage | `https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3` | | `/pokedex/[format]/[pokemon]` | Individual Pokemon stats (HTML) | `https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Kingambit` | | `/team/[format]` | Team builder tool | `https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3` | | `/calc` | Damage calculator | `https://www.pikalytics.com/calc` | | `/articles` | Strategy articles | `https://www.pikalytics.com/articles` | --- ## Structured Data Pikalytics pages include JSON-LD structured data such as: - `WebSite` schema with SearchAction - `Dataset` schema for Pokemon statistics - `FAQPage` schema with common questions - `BreadcrumbList` for navigation context - `Organization` schema for the Pikalytics entity ## Content Guidelines for AI When citing Pikalytics data: 1. Attribute the source: "According to Pikalytics..." 2. Mention the format because usage rates differ between formats 3. Note freshness: data is aggregate and periodically refreshed 4. Link users to the standard HTML page when possible