# Smeargle - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Smeargle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Smeargle
- **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
- **Follow Me**: 96.645%
- **Spore**: 95.201%
- **Wide Guard**: 65.314%
- **Fake Out**: 54.162%
- **Instruct**: 41.104%
- **Spiky Shield**: 16.992%
- **Helping Hand**: 7.835%
- **Baneful Bunker**: 5.163%
- **Other**: 17.584%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 89.431%
- **Technician**: 5.510%
- **Own Tempo**: 5.059%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 98.841%
- **Other**: 1.159%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 70.009%
- **Kartana**: 58.702%
- **Torkoal**: 41.232%
- **Blaziken-Mega**: 40.649%
- **Stakataka**: 39.085%
- **Nihilego**: 18.838%

## FAQ for Smeargle in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Smeargle?
Smeargle is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Kartana, Torkoal, Blaziken-Mega. 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 `252/0/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 23.882% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Smeargle?
Smeargle is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (89.431%) and the item **Focus Sash** (98.841%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Smeargle) - 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 Smeargle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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