#34 in usage · 5.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Grimmsnarl Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Grimmsnarl 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).
Grimmsnarl @ Light Clay Ability: Prankster Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD Careful Nature - Light Screen - Reflect - Parting Shot - Spirit Break
Grimmsnarl moves
Share of Grimmsnarl sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Light ScreenPsychic96.7%
- ReflectPsychic95.3%
- Parting ShotDark92.5%
- Spirit BreakFairy79.9%
- Foul PlayDark12.7%
- Fake OutNormal8.2%
- Sucker PunchDark2.5%
- Scary FaceNormal2.4%
- ProtectNormal1.7%
- Fake TearsDark1.7%
Items
- Light Clay94.5%
- Roseli Berry1.8%
Abilities
- Prankster99.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careful+SpD −SpA | 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD | 202 | 140 | 104 | 103 | 121 | 80 | 11.3% |
| Sassy+SpD −Spe | 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD | 202 | 140 | 104 | 115 | 121 | 72 | 6% |
| Sassy+SpD −Spe | 29 HP / 22 Def / 15 SpD | 199 | 140 | 107 | 115 | 121 | 72 | 4% |
Natures in these spreads: Careful 11.3% · Sassy 10%.
Grimmsnarl teammates
Share of Grimmsnarl teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Grimmsnarl set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Grimmsnarl set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot and Spirit Break with Light Clay (94.5% of sets) and Prankster, a Careful nature and 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD.
What are Grimmsnarl's best teammates in VGC?
Grimmsnarl's most common partners are Archaludon (63%), Pelipper (51.6%), Mega Golisopod (39.9%), Mega Charizard Y (30.4%) and Mega Swampert (24%) — the share of Grimmsnarl teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Grimmsnarl use?
Careful (+SpD −SpA) is the most common nature among Grimmsnarl's top spreads (11.3%), followed by Sassy (10%). 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 Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Champions?
Grimmsnarl has base 60 Speed: 123 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 112 neutral, and 72 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Champions?
Grimmsnarl is #34 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 5.3% 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.