# Smeargle - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Smeargle in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Smeargle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Smeargle
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Common Moves
- **Follow Me**: 93.7%
- **Spore**: 83.3%
- **Fake Out**: 65.0%
- **Decorate**: 49.6%
- **Wide Guard**: 39.7%
- **Spiky Shield**: 19.3%
- **Feint**: 15.2%
- **Salt Cure**: 7.0%
- **Ruination**: 7.0%
- **Baneful Bunker**: 3.2%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 81.6%
- **Technician**: 17.3%
- **Own Tempo**: 1.1%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 88.9%
- **Eject Pack**: 5.1%
- **Mental Herb**: 3.2%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.0%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.8%
- **Covert Cloak**: 0.6%
- **Power Anklet**: 0.3%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: undefined%
- **Indeedee-F**: undefined%
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Tornadus**: undefined%

## FAQ for Smeargle in homebsd-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 Rillaboom, Calyrex-Shadow, Calyrex-Ice, Indeedee-F. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Smeargle?
The most common Tera Types for Smeargle are Ghost, Grass, Dark. Specifically, Tera Ghost is used in 71.7% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Smeargle?
The most common nature for Smeargle is **Jolly**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Smeargle?
Smeargle is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (81.6%) and the item **Focus Sash** (88.9%).

### 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 homebsd-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/homebsd/Smeargle) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - 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).*