#148 in usage · 0.2% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Cinderace Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Cinderace 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).
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).
Cinderace @ Focus Sash Ability: Libero Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Pyro Ball - Protect - High Jump Kick - U-turn
Cinderace moves
Share of Cinderace sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Pyro BallFire95.5%
- ProtectNormal51.7%
- High Jump KickFighting45.9%
- U-turnBug34.4%
- Gunk ShotPoison30%
- Sucker PunchDark27.7%
- CoachingFighting22.4%
- Helping HandNormal15.9%
- Iron HeadSteel11.6%
- SnarlDark11.3%
Items
- Focus Sash27.8%
- Life Orb17.4%
- Wide Lens14.8%
- Choice Scarf14.8%
- White Herb10.3%
Abilities
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 | 157 | 168 | 95 | 76 | 95 | 188 | 47.6% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 157 | 184 | 95 | 76 | 95 | 171 | 27.5% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 5 HP / 32 Atk / 29 Spe | 160 | 168 | 95 | 76 | 95 | 184 | 6.7% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 54.3% · Adamant 27.5%.
Cinderace teammates
Share of Cinderace teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Cinderace set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Cinderace set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Pyro Ball, Protect, High Jump Kick and U-turn with Focus Sash (27.8% of sets) and Libero, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Cinderace's best teammates in VGC?
Cinderace's most common partners are Rillaboom (35.3%), Mega Salamence (29.8%), Sneasler (23.5%), Indeedee-F (19.8%) and Kingambit (19.1%) — the share of Cinderace teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Cinderace use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Cinderace's top spreads (54.3%), followed by Adamant (27.5%). 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 Cinderace in Pokémon Champions?
Cinderace has base 119 Speed: 188 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 171 neutral, and 125 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Cinderace in Pokémon Champions?
Cinderace is #148 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.2% 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.