#63 in usage · 1.6% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Espathra Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Espathra 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).
Espathra @ Electric Seed Ability: Speed Boost Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 14 Def / 2 SpD / 18 Spe Timid Nature - Protect - Lumina Crash - Calm Mind - Baton Pass
Espathra moves
Share of Espathra sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- ProtectNormal99%
- Lumina CrashPsychic91.5%
- Calm MindPsychic87.1%
- Baton PassNormal87%
- Expanding ForcePsychic9.2%
- Dazzling GleamFairy4.4%
- SubstituteNormal3.2%
- Stored PowerPsychic3.1%
- Skill SwapPsychic3%
- Sunny DayFire2.4%
Items
- Electric Seed38.1%
- Grassy Seed24.4%
- Focus Sash15.1%
- Colbur Berry7.3%
- Psychic Seed4.2%
Abilities
- Speed Boost99.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 32 HP / 14 Def / 2 SpD / 18 Spe | 202 | 72 | 94 | 121 | 82 | 157 | 5.2% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 172 | 72 | 80 | 168 | 80 | 157 | 4.7% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 172 | 72 | 80 | 153 | 80 | 172 | 4.5% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 9.7% · Modest 4.7%.
Espathra teammates
Share of Espathra teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Espathra set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Espathra set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Protect, Lumina Crash, Calm Mind and Baton Pass with Electric Seed (38.1% of sets) and Speed Boost, a Timid nature and 32 HP / 14 Def / 2 SpD / 18 Spe.
What are Espathra's best teammates in VGC?
Espathra's most common partners are Archaludon (58.1%), Politoed (37.7%), Mega Raichu X (36.3%), Rillaboom (33.6%) and Incineroar (30%) — the share of Espathra teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Espathra use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Espathra's top spreads (9.7%), followed by Modest (4.7%). 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 Espathra in Pokémon Champions?
Espathra has base 105 Speed: 172 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 157 neutral, and 112 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Espathra in Pokémon Champions?
Espathra is #63 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 1.6% 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.