#80 in usage · 0.8% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Grapploct Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Grapploct 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).
Grapploct @ Black Belt Ability: Technician Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD Brave Nature - Storm Throw - Mach Punch - Detect - Protect
Grapploct moves
Share of Grapploct sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Storm ThrowFighting97%
- Mach PunchFighting65.5%
- DetectFighting52%
- ProtectNormal36.4%
- Ice PunchIce24.9%
- PaybackDark21.9%
- FeintNormal17.6%
- Stomping TantrumGround17%
- OctolockFighting13%
- Sucker PunchDark9.9%
Items
- Black Belt36.5%
- Life Orb35.8%
- Psychic Seed6.4%
- Expert Belt4.7%
- Focus Sash4.6%
Abilities
- Technician98.8%
- Limber1.2%
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 | 187 | 187 | 110 | 90 | 102 | 55 | 51.7% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 187 | 187 | 110 | 81 | 102 | 62 | 15.2% |
| Brave+Atk −Spe | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def | 187 | 187 | 112 | 90 | 100 | 55 | 6.2% |
Natures in these spreads: Brave 57.9% · Adamant 15.2%.
Grapploct teammates
Share of Grapploct teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Grapploct set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Grapploct set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Storm Throw, Mach Punch, Detect and Protect with Black Belt (36.5% of sets) and Technician, a Brave nature and 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD.
What are Grapploct's best teammates in VGC?
Grapploct's most common partners are Farigiraf (41.4%), Indeedee-F (37%), Mega Golisopod (29.7%), Incineroar (27.2%) and Pelipper (16.2%) — the share of Grapploct teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Grapploct use?
Brave (+Atk −Spe) is the most common nature among Grapploct's top spreads (57.9%), followed by Adamant (15.2%). 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 Grapploct in Pokémon Champions?
Grapploct has base 42 Speed: 103 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 94 neutral, and 55 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Grapploct in Pokémon Champions?
Grapploct is #80 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.8% 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.