# Murkrow - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Murkrow in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Murkrow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Murkrow
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Foul Play**: 67.188%
- **Tailwind**: 65.414%
- **Quash**: 62.974%
- **Taunt**: 56.550%
- **Perish Song**: 33.167%
- **Feather Dance**: 32.709%
- **Snarl**: 32.295%
- **Protect**: 31.903%
- **Other**: 17.802%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.321%
- **Insomnia**: 0.679%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.109%
- **Other**: 0.891%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 50.888%
- **Kartana**: 50.147%
- **Blaziken-Mega**: 48.216%
- **Blacephalon**: 37.713%
- **Porygon-Z**: 37.615%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 32.114%

## FAQ for Murkrow in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Murkrow?
Murkrow is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Kartana, Blaziken-Mega, Blacephalon. 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 `244/0/124/0/140/0`. This configuration accounts for 31.533% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Murkrow?
Murkrow is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.321%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.109%).

### What is the most common role for Murkrow?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Murkrow often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Murkrow) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Murkrow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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