# Smeargle - VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Smeargle in VGC 2025 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2025regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Smeargle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Smeargle
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)

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## Common Moves
- **Spore**: 66.340%
- **Follow Me**: 52.353%
- **Fake Out**: 52.262%
- **Skill Swap**: 47.636%
- **Metal Burst**: 47.636%
- **Fissure**: 47.636%
- **Water Shuriken**: 43.820%
- **Wide Guard**: 37.257%
- **Other**: 5.060%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 99.544%
- **Own Tempo**: 0.455%
- **Technician**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 95.541%
- **Other**: 4.459%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 44.566%
- **Basculegion**: 43.817%
- **Rillaboom**: 43.785%
- **Archaludon**: 43.732%
- **Pelipper**: 43.725%
- **Murkrow**: 38.471%

## FAQ for Smeargle in gen9vgc2025regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Smeargle?
The most common moves for Smeargle are Spore, Follow Me, Fake Out, Skill Swap. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Smeargle?
Smeargle is frequently paired with Incineroar, Basculegion, Rillaboom, Archaludon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Smeargle?
The top build for Smeargle features a **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.636% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Smeargle?
Smeargle is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (99.544%) and the item **Focus Sash** (95.541%).

### What is the most common role for Smeargle?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Smeargle often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2025regh-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Smeargle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 20 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Sp. Atk | 20 |
| Sp. Def | 45 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **250** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Smeargle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Smeargle) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regh) - Build teams with Smeargle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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