#41 in usage · 3.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09

Annihilape Champions VGC Set & Usage

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How Annihilape is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).

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Most common set

Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).

Annihilape @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Rage Fist
- Protect
- Ice Punch

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Annihilape moves

Share of Annihilape sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).

Close CombatFighting67.6%
Rage FistGhost48.2%
ProtectNormal43.3%
Ice PunchIce40.5%
Drain PunchFighting32.4%
Shadow ClawGhost27.9%
Bulk UpFighting26.7%
Phantom ForceGhost26.1%
U-turnBug20.7%
Rock SlideRock17.5%

Items

Choice Scarf47.7%
Leftovers14.4%
Focus Sash11.4%
Sitrus Berry10.3%
Life Orb6.4%

Abilities

Defiant99%

Stat Point spreads & natures

The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).

Nature	Stat Points	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Share
Jolly+Spe −SpA	2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe	187	167	100	63	110	156	23.2%
Adamant+Atk −SpA	2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe	187	183	100	63	110	142	15.6%
Careful+SpD −SpA	32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD	217	135	102	63	156	110	3.7%

Natures in these spreads: Jolly 23.2% · Adamant 15.6% · Careful 3.7%.

Annihilape teammates

Share of Annihilape teams that also bring each Pokémon.

Mega Charizard Y11.7%

Dragapult11.4%

Gholdengo11.1%

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FAQ

What is the best Annihilape set in Pokémon Champions?

The most common Annihilape set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Close Combat, Rage Fist, Protect and Ice Punch with Choice Scarf (47.7% of sets) and Defiant, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.

What are Annihilape's best teammates in VGC?

Annihilape's most common partners are Rillaboom (36.9%), Incineroar (22.4%), Indeedee-F (21.8%), Archaludon (20.4%) and Mega Golisopod (19.4%) — the share of Annihilape teams that also bring each one.

What nature should Annihilape use?

Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Annihilape's top spreads (23.2%), followed by Adamant (15.6%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.

How fast is Annihilape in Pokémon Champions?

Annihilape has base 90 Speed: 156 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 142 neutral, and 99 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.

How common is Annihilape in Pokémon Champions?

Annihilape is #41 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 3.3% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).

Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.