# Honchkrow - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Honchkrow in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.575%
- **Sucker Punch**: 99.532%
- **Pursuit**: 99.528%
- **Heat Wave**: 65.310%
- **Superpower**: 30.469%
- **Other**: 5.586%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 95.774%
- **Super Luck**: 4.225%
- **Insomnia**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Black Glasses**: 99.553%
- **Other**: 0.447%

## Common Teammates
- **Terrakion**: 68.955%
- **Machamp**: 65.307%
- **Metagross**: 65.307%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 65.307%
- **Slowking**: 65.307%
- **Ambipom**: 25.727%

## FAQ for Honchkrow in bw-1760

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

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

### 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 65.307% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (95.774%) and the item **Black Glasses** (99.553%).

### 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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