# Smeargle - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Smeargle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Smeargle
- **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
- **Follow Me**: 93.122%
- **Spore**: 81.243%
- **Fake Out**: 75.855%
- **Wide Guard**: 34.299%
- **Tailwind**: 24.885%
- **Spiky Shield**: 24.664%
- **Endeavor**: 13.772%
- **Transform**: 11.642%
- **Final Gambit**: 9.664%
- **Instruct**: 8.550%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 81.855%
- **Own Tempo**: 9.663%
- **Technician**: 8.482%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 88.137%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.462%
- **Other**: 2.400%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 61.934%
- **Pheromosa**: 55.655%
- **Xurkitree**: 45.095%
- **Porygon-Z**: 30.762%
- **Nihilego**: 30.230%
- **Drifblim**: 19.951%

## FAQ for Smeargle in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Smeargle?
Smeargle is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Porygon-Z. 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 `252/0/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 24.778% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Smeargle?
Smeargle is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (81.855%) and the item **Focus Sash** (88.137%).

### 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 vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Smeargle) - 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 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).*