#118 in usage · 0.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Oranguru Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Oranguru 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).
Oranguru @ Mental Herb Ability: Inner Focus Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD Relaxed Nature - Instruct - Trick Room - Psychic - Protect
Oranguru moves
Share of Oranguru sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- InstructPsychic97.1%
- Trick RoomPsychic96.8%
- PsychicPsychic52.1%
- ProtectNormal44.4%
- EncoreNormal35.7%
- Expanding ForcePsychic15.2%
- Foul PlayDark9.8%
- ImprisonPsychic9.7%
- YawnNormal5.7%
- Psychic NoisePsychic4.8%
Items
- Mental Herb44.8%
- Colbur Berry22%
- Sitrus Berry15.7%
- Rocky Helmet4.8%
- Grassy Seed3.4%
Abilities
- Inner Focus79.4%
- Telepathy19%
- Symbiosis1.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed+Def −Spe | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD | 197 | 80 | 145 | 110 | 132 | 72 | 14.2% |
| Relaxed+Def −Spe | 31 HP / 32 Def / 1 SpA / 2 SpD | 196 | 80 | 145 | 111 | 132 | 72 | 10.3% |
| Sassy+SpD −Spe | 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD | 197 | 80 | 100 | 112 | 178 | 72 | 8.8% |
Natures in these spreads: Relaxed 24.5% · Sassy 8.8%.
Oranguru teammates
Share of Oranguru teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Oranguru set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Oranguru set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Instruct, Trick Room, Psychic and Protect with Mental Herb (44.8% of sets) and Inner Focus, a Relaxed nature and 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD.
What are Oranguru's best teammates in VGC?
Oranguru's most common partners are Torkoal (36.2%), Rillaboom (29.5%), Mega Golisopod (19.8%), Kingambit (17%) and Indeedee-F (16.9%) — the share of Oranguru teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Oranguru use?
Relaxed (+Def −Spe) is the most common nature among Oranguru's top spreads (24.5%), followed by Sassy (8.8%). 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 Oranguru in Pokémon Champions?
Oranguru 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 Oranguru in Pokémon Champions?
Oranguru is #118 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.3% 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.