#252 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Pangoro Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Pangoro 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).
Pangoro @ Life Orb Ability: Scrappy Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD Brave Nature - Knock Off - Close Combat - Protect - Detect
Pangoro moves
Share of Pangoro sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Knock OffDark60.1%
- Close CombatFighting51.9%
- ProtectNormal51.3%
- DetectFighting36.8%
- Darkest LariatDark31.8%
- Drain PunchFighting20.9%
- Headlong RushGround20.2%
- Ice PunchIce16.3%
- Hammer ArmFighting16.3%
- Gunk ShotPoison15.5%
Items
- Life Orb31.5%
- Expert Belt21.3%
- Focus Sash18.6%
- Black Belt9.1%
- Sitrus Berry4.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave+Atk −Spe | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 202 | 193 | 98 | 89 | 93 | 70 | 37.6% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 202 | 193 | 98 | 80 | 93 | 78 | 15.4% |
| Brave+Atk −Spe | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def | 202 | 193 | 100 | 89 | 91 | 70 | 13.1% |
Natures in these spreads: Brave 50.7% · Adamant 15.4%.
Pangoro teammates
Share of Pangoro teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Pangoro set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Pangoro set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Knock Off, Close Combat, Protect and Detect with Life Orb (31.5% of sets) and Scrappy, a Brave nature and 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD.
What are Pangoro's best teammates in VGC?
Pangoro's most common partners are Indeedee-F (38.4%), Mega Golisopod (35.1%), Armarouge (22.3%), Pelipper (20.9%) and Rillaboom (17.5%) — the share of Pangoro teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Pangoro use?
Brave (+Atk −Spe) is the most common nature among Pangoro's top spreads (50.7%), followed by Adamant (15.4%). 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 Pangoro in Pokémon Champions?
Pangoro has base 58 Speed: 121 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 110 neutral, and 70 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Pangoro in Pokémon Champions?
Pangoro is #252 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.