# Honchkrow - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Honchkrow builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Honchkrow Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Honchkrow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Honchkrow
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Honchkrow.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x), Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Sucker Punch**: 99.994%
- **Brave Bird**: 98.686%
- **Pursuit**: 87.382%
- **Heat Wave**: 81.132%
- **Night Slash**: 19.381%
- **Other**: 13.424%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 91.063%
- **Super Luck**: 8.500%
- **Insomnia**: 0.437%

## Common Items
- **Black Glasses**: 88.190%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.638%
- **Other**: 2.172%

## Common Teammates
- **Terrakion**: 86.817%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 79.048%
- **Machamp**: 78.613%
- **Slowking**: 78.612%
- **Metagross**: 78.612%
- **Keldeo**: 9.450%

## FAQ for Honchkrow in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Honchkrow?
The most common moves for Honchkrow are Sucker Punch, Brave Bird, Pursuit, Heat Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is frequently paired with Terrakion, Thundurus-Therian, Machamp, Slowking. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Honchkrow weak to and resistant against?
Honchkrow is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x), Psychic (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Honchkrow?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Honchkrow?
The top build for Honchkrow features a **Lonely** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 78.612% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (91.063%) and the item **Black Glasses** (88.190%).

### What is the most common role for Honchkrow?
Based on common item usage (Black Glasses), Honchkrow often functions as a **tactical** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Honchkrow?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 52 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 52 |
| Speed | 71 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Honchkrow on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Honchkrow) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Honchkrow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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