# Honchkrow - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Honchkrow in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Honchkrow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Honchkrow
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 93.356%
- **Protect**: 83.540%
- **Perish Song**: 76.252%
- **Assurance**: 76.191%
- **Sucker Punch**: 22.399%
- **Tailwind**: 16.725%
- **Superpower**: 14.338%
- **Other**: 17.199%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 81.489%
- **Super Luck**: 18.351%
- **Insomnia**: 0.161%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 80.139%
- **Flyinium Z**: 16.841%
- **Other**: 3.020%

## Common Teammates
- **Drampa**: 58.852%
- **Tapu Fini**: 58.420%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 57.067%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 57.037%
- **Oranguru**: 57.036%
- **Stakataka**: 8.749%

## FAQ for Honchkrow in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Honchkrow?
The most common moves for Honchkrow are Brave Bird, Protect, Perish Song, Assurance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is frequently paired with Drampa, Tapu Fini, Marowak-Alola, Mawile-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Honchkrow?
The top build for Honchkrow features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/6/0`. This configuration accounts for 76.191% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (81.489%) and the item **Life Orb** (80.139%).

### What is the most common role for Honchkrow?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Honchkrow often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Honchkrow?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 52 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 52 |
| Speed | 71 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Honchkrow on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Honchkrow) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Honchkrow
- [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).*