#211 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Infernape Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Infernape 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).
Infernape @ Focus Sash Ability: Blaze Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Fake Out - Protect - Aura Sphere - Heat Wave
Infernape moves
Share of Infernape sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Fake OutNormal88.6%
- ProtectNormal50.7%
- Aura SphereFighting45.6%
- Heat WaveFire31.2%
- OverheatFire30.1%
- Close CombatFighting28.9%
- Flare BlitzFire16.6%
- U-turnBug15.2%
- CoachingFighting12%
- Focus BlastFighting11%
Items
- Focus Sash55.4%
- Life Orb24%
- Wide Lens7%
- White Herb3.4%
- Expert Belt2.8%
Abilities
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 | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 153 | 111 | 91 | 156 | 91 | 176 | 32.2% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 153 | 156 | 91 | 111 | 91 | 176 | 15.9% |
| Hasty+Spe −Def | 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 151 | 126 | 81 | 156 | 91 | 176 | 8.3% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 32.2% · Jolly 15.9% · Hasty 8.3%.
Infernape teammates
Share of Infernape teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Infernape set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Infernape set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Fake Out, Protect, Aura Sphere and Heat Wave with Focus Sash (55.4% of sets) and Blaze, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Infernape's best teammates in VGC?
Infernape's most common partners are Farigiraf (26.5%), Rillaboom (25.2%), Mega Salamence (25.1%), Whimsicott (22.3%) and Kingambit (19.1%) — the share of Infernape teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Infernape use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Infernape's top spreads (32.2%), followed by Jolly (15.9%). 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 Infernape in Pokémon Champions?
Infernape has base 108 Speed: 176 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 160 neutral, and 115 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Infernape in Pokémon Champions?
Infernape is #211 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.