# Honchkrow - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in DOU

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

## Best Honchkrow Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **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/dou/Honchkrow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Honchkrow
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## 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
- **Brave Bird**: 61.836%
- **Sucker Punch**: 61.781%
- **Night Slash**: 56.610%
- **Steel Wing**: 46.057%
- **Sky Attack**: 30.473%
- **Quick Attack**: 30.472%
- **Defog**: 26.417%
- **Roost**: 20.114%
- **Tailwind**: 16.194%
- **Protect**: 15.358%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 64.493%
- **Super Luck**: 34.757%
- **Insomnia**: 0.750%

## Common Items
- **Power Herb**: 30.472%
- **Choice Scarf**: 26.632%
- **Flyinium Z**: 14.325%
- **Scope Lens**: 13.755%
- **Lansat Berry**: 4.827%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.307%
- **Leftovers**: 3.910%
- **Other**: 1.773%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 44.441%
- **Vikavolt**: 44.227%
- **Gallade-Mega**: 43.811%
- **Sandslash-Alola**: 43.811%
- **Primarina**: 43.811%
- **Claydol**: 19.860%

## FAQ for Honchkrow in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Honchkrow?
The most common moves for Honchkrow are Brave Bird, Sucker Punch, Night Slash, Steel Wing. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is frequently paired with Garchomp, Vikavolt, Gallade-Mega, Sandslash-Alola. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `248/252/0/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 50.011% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (64.493%) and the item **Power Herb** (30.472%).

### What is the most common role for Honchkrow?
Based on common item usage (Power Herb), Honchkrow often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Honchkrow) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Honchkrow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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