# Murkrow - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Murkrow in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Murkrow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Murkrow
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Quash**: 86.890%
- **Protect**: 57.762%
- **Perish Song**: 55.857%
- **Taunt**: 55.044%
- **Haze**: 48.907%
- **Foul Play**: 30.866%
- **Swagger**: 27.458%
- **Thunder Wave**: 13.879%
- **Roost**: 10.709%
- **Other**: 12.628%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.000%
- **Insomnia**: 0.000%
- **Super Luck**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 78.886%
- **Focus Sash**: 20.946%
- **Other**: 0.168%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 59.730%
- **Raichu**: 55.875%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 54.871%
- **Meowstic**: 39.048%
- **Ferrothorn**: 22.777%
- **Zekrom**: 22.461%

## FAQ for Murkrow in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Murkrow?
The most common moves for Murkrow are Quash, Protect, Perish Song, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Murkrow?
Murkrow is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Raichu, Gengar-Mega, Meowstic. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Murkrow?
The top build for Murkrow features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `132/0/236/0/140/0`. This configuration accounts for 53.986% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Murkrow?
Murkrow is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.000%) and the item **Eviolite** (78.886%).

### What is the most common role for Murkrow?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Murkrow often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Murkrow?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 42 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 42 |
| Speed | 91 |
| **BST** | **405** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Murkrow on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Murkrow) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Murkrow
- [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).*