# Smeargle - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Smeargle in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Smeargle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Smeargle
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Dark Void**: 96.891%
- **Follow Me**: 70.543%
- **Spiky Shield**: 66.902%
- **Wide Guard**: 32.834%
- **Fake Out**: 20.944%
- **Endeavor**: 17.458%
- **Transform**: 16.947%
- **Ice Shard**: 15.621%
- **Storm Throw**: 8.887%
- **King's Shield**: 8.365%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 64.531%
- **Own Tempo**: 35.201%
- **Technician**: 0.268%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 76.450%
- **Mental Herb**: 8.791%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.286%
- **Wide Lens**: 4.626%
- **Other**: 2.846%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 25.596%
- **Togekiss**: 23.512%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 23.105%
- **Swoobat**: 15.622%
- **Dusclops**: 13.297%
- **Marowak**: 10.543%

## FAQ for Smeargle in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Smeargle?
The most common moves for Smeargle are Dark Void, Follow Me, Spiky Shield, Wide Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Smeargle?
Smeargle is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-Y, Togekiss, Lopunny-Mega, Swoobat. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/252/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 19.924% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Smeargle?
Smeargle is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (64.531%) and the item **Focus Sash** (76.450%).

### 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 vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Smeargle) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - 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).*