#201 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Garganacl Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Garganacl 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).
Garganacl @ Leftovers Ability: Purifying Salt Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD Impish Nature - Wide Guard - Salt Cure - Body Press - Recover
Garganacl moves
Share of Garganacl sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Wide GuardRock72.8%
- Salt CureRock70.2%
- Body PressFighting56.7%
- RecoverNormal56%
- ProtectNormal53.2%
- Stone EdgeRock20.3%
- Rock SlideRock18.4%
- Iron DefenseSteel13.9%
- CurseGhost5.4%
- ExplosionNormal5%
Items
- Leftovers55.9%
- Rocky Helmet23.3%
- Sitrus Berry4.5%
- Psychic Seed3.8%
- Normal Gem2%
Abilities
- Purifying Salt67.5%
- Clear Body29.1%
- Sturdy3.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impish+Def −SpA | 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD | 207 | 122 | 165 | 58 | 142 | 55 | 13.9% |
| Impish+Def −SpA | 32 HP / 2 Atk / 30 Def / 2 Spe | 207 | 122 | 198 | 58 | 110 | 57 | 9.3% |
| Impish+Def −SpA | 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def | 207 | 122 | 200 | 58 | 110 | 55 | 9.3% |
Natures in these spreads: Impish 32.5%.
Garganacl teammates
Share of Garganacl teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Garganacl set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Garganacl set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Wide Guard, Salt Cure, Body Press and Recover with Leftovers (55.9% of sets) and Purifying Salt, a Impish nature and 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD.
What are Garganacl's best teammates in VGC?
Garganacl's most common partners are Rillaboom (32%), Gholdengo (25.7%), Mega Salamence (24.3%), Torkoal (22%) and Volcarona (21.4%) — the share of Garganacl teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Garganacl use?
Impish (+Def −SpA) is the most common nature among Garganacl's top spreads (32.5%). 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 Garganacl in Pokémon Champions?
Garganacl has base 35 Speed: 95 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 87 neutral, and 49 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Garganacl in Pokémon Champions?
Garganacl is #201 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% 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.