# Smeargle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Smeargle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Smeargle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | 7% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Smeargle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Smeargle
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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## Common Moves
- **Follow Me**: 99.784%
- **Fake Out**: 75.989%
- **Wide Guard**: 63.817%
- **Lovely Kiss**: 60.361%
- **Spiky Shield**: 44.497%
- **Spore**: 23.881%
- **Transform**: 14.027%
- **Other**: 17.643%

## Common Abilities
- **Moody**: 80.109%
- **Own Tempo**: 19.788%
- **Technician**: 0.103%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.889%
- **Other**: 0.111%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 92.563%
- **Xerneas**: 81.303%
- **Lunala**: 54.488%
- **Toxicroak**: 49.357%
- **Crobat**: 48.025%
- **Lurantis**: 12.916%

## FAQ for Smeargle in vgc2019sun-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Smeargle?
Smeargle is frequently paired with Incineroar, Xerneas, Lunala, Toxicroak. 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 `252/4/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 28.244% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Smeargle?
Smeargle is most effectively run with the ability **Moody** (80.109%) and the item **Focus Sash** (99.889%).

### 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 vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Smeargle) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - Build teams with Smeargle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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