#93 in usage · 0.6% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Pincurchin Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Pincurchin 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).
Pincurchin @ Magnet Ability: Electric Surge Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD Quiet Nature - Rising Voltage - Protect - Scald - Sucker Punch
Pincurchin moves
Share of Pincurchin sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Rising VoltageElectric84.6%
- ProtectNormal74.2%
- ScaldWater58.6%
- Sucker PunchDark47.2%
- RecoverNormal14.4%
- ThunderboltElectric12.4%
- ElectrowebElectric11.5%
- AcupressureNormal10.5%
- Pain SplitNormal10.2%
- Rain DanceWater9%
Items
- Magnet28.5%
- Life Orb22.6%
- Electric Seed11.8%
- Sitrus Berry10.7%
- Terrain Extender5.1%
Abilities
- Electric Surge92.2%
- Lightning Rod7.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet+SpA −Spe | 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD | 155 | 121 | 115 | 157 | 107 | 31 | 18.5% |
| Quiet+SpA −Spe | 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA | 155 | 123 | 115 | 157 | 105 | 31 | 12.2% |
| Quiet+SpA −Spe | 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA | 155 | 121 | 117 | 157 | 105 | 31 | 11.4% |
Natures in these spreads: Quiet 42.1%.
Pincurchin teammates
Share of Pincurchin teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Pincurchin set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Pincurchin set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Rising Voltage, Protect, Scald and Sucker Punch with Magnet (28.5% of sets) and Electric Surge, a Quiet nature and 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD.
What are Pincurchin's best teammates in VGC?
Pincurchin's most common partners are Farigiraf (29.9%), Sneasler (22.8%), Alolan Raichu (22.8%), Mega Golisopod (21.3%) and Indeedee-F (18.7%) — the share of Pincurchin teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Pincurchin use?
Quiet (+SpA −Spe) is the most common nature among Pincurchin's top spreads (42.1%). 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 Pincurchin in Pokémon Champions?
Pincurchin has base 15 Speed: 73 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 67 neutral, and 31 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Pincurchin in Pokémon Champions?
Pincurchin is #93 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.6% 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.