# Murkrow - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Murkrow in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Murkrow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Murkrow
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.632%
- **Foul Play**: 94.551%
- **Quash**: 78.857%
- **Taunt**: 75.404%
- **Swagger**: 9.388%
- **Haze**: 8.397%
- **Sunny Day**: 7.558%
- **Flatter**: 7.430%
- **Other**: 18.782%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.993%
- **Insomnia**: 0.004%
- **Super Luck**: 0.003%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 82.353%
- **Focus Sash**: 16.857%
- **Other**: 0.790%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 50.652%
- **Garchomp**: 43.024%
- **Metagross**: 21.485%
- **Porygon-Z**: 18.189%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 15.270%
- **Mudsdale**: 10.194%

## FAQ for Murkrow in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Murkrow?
The most common moves for Murkrow are Tailwind, Foul Play, Quash, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Murkrow?
Murkrow is frequently paired with Kartana, Garchomp, Metagross, Porygon-Z. 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 `252/0/0/0/244/12`. This configuration accounts for 16.592% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Murkrow?
Murkrow is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.993%) and the item **Eviolite** (82.353%).

### What is the most common role for Murkrow?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Murkrow often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Murkrow) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Murkrow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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