#199 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Golisopod Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Golisopod 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).
Golisopod @ Life Orb Ability: Emergency Exit Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD Brave Nature - First Impression - Liquidation - Leech Life - Protect
Golisopod moves
Share of Golisopod sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- First ImpressionBug71.3%
- LiquidationWater64.4%
- Leech LifeBug49.3%
- ProtectNormal45.7%
- Wide GuardRock40.6%
- Aqua JetWater39.3%
- U-turnBug38.6%
- Sucker PunchDark21.7%
- Close CombatFighting8%
- TauntDark6.3%
Items
- Life Orb28.6%
- Sitrus Berry21.6%
- Rocky Helmet9.9%
- White Herb8.1%
- Eject Button6.5%
Abilities
- Emergency Exit100%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave+Atk −Spe | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 182 | 194 | 160 | 80 | 112 | 54 | 19.6% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 182 | 194 | 160 | 72 | 112 | 60 | 19.5% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def | 182 | 194 | 162 | 72 | 110 | 60 | 10.4% |
Natures in these spreads: Adamant 29.9% · Brave 19.6%.
Golisopod teammates
Share of Golisopod teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Golisopod set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Golisopod set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses First Impression, Liquidation, Leech Life and Protect with Life Orb (28.6% of sets) and Emergency Exit, a Brave nature and 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD.
What are Golisopod's best teammates in VGC?
Golisopod's most common partners are Rillaboom (41.9%), Incineroar (33.3%), Mega Gengar (22.4%), Archaludon (21.5%) and Pelipper (18.3%) — the share of Golisopod teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Golisopod use?
Adamant (+Atk −SpA) is the most common nature among Golisopod's top spreads (29.9%), followed by Brave (19.6%). 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 Golisopod in Pokémon Champions?
Golisopod has base 40 Speed: 101 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 92 neutral, and 54 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Golisopod in Pokémon Champions?
Golisopod is #199 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.