# Smeargle - VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Smeargle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Smeargle
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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 Smeargle.

## Common Moves
- **Follow Me**: 96.520%
- **Spore**: 86.604%
- **Fake Out**: 83.981%
- **Decorate**: 80.672%
- **Wide Guard**: 21.168%
- **Spiky Shield**: 12.224%
- **Other**: 18.829%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 85.384%
- **Technician**: 12.001%
- **Own Tempo**: 2.615%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 96.082%
- **Other**: 3.918%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 42.188%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 39.285%
- **Rillaboom**: 35.754%
- **Tornadus**: 33.972%
- **Raging Bolt**: 29.528%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 25.379%

## FAQ for Smeargle in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Smeargle?
Smeargle is frequently paired with Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, Rillaboom, Tornadus. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/252/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 21.328% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Smeargle?
Smeargle is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (85.384%) and the item **Focus Sash** (96.082%).

### 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 gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Smeargle) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Smeargle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*