#25 in usage · 7.4% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Politoed Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Politoed 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).
Politoed @ Sitrus Berry Ability: Drizzle Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA Quiet Nature - Protect - Weather Ball - Perish Song - Ice Beam
Politoed moves
Share of Politoed sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- ProtectNormal91.1%
- Weather BallNormal88.2%
- Perish SongNormal51%
- Ice BeamIce49.9%
- Muddy WaterWater45.5%
- EncoreNormal32.5%
- Icy WindIce11.1%
- Helping HandNormal8.1%
- Psych UpNormal5.6%
- Rain DanceWater4.5%
Items
- Sitrus Berry50.3%
- Mystic Water16.4%
- Life Orb14.8%
- Choice Scarf6.6%
- Leftovers3.1%
Abilities
- Drizzle99.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet+SpA −Spe | 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA | 197 | 95 | 97 | 156 | 120 | 81 | 7.8% |
| Calm+SpD −Atk | 31 HP / 23 Def / 12 SpD | 196 | 85 | 118 | 110 | 145 | 90 | 7.4% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 167 | 85 | 95 | 142 | 120 | 134 | 5.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Quiet 7.8% · Calm 7.4% · Timid 5.9%.
Politoed teammates
Share of Politoed teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Politoed set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Politoed set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Protect, Weather Ball, Perish Song and Ice Beam with Sitrus Berry (50.3% of sets) and Drizzle, a Quiet nature and 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA.
What are Politoed's best teammates in VGC?
Politoed's most common partners are Archaludon (62.3%), Incineroar (48.2%), Rillaboom (47.7%), Mega Gengar (41.7%) and Mega Golisopod (36.7%) — the share of Politoed teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Politoed use?
Quiet (+SpA −Spe) is the most common nature among Politoed's top spreads (7.8%), followed by Calm (7.4%). 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 Politoed in Pokémon Champions?
Politoed has base 70 Speed: 134 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 122 neutral, and 81 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Politoed in Pokémon Champions?
Politoed is #25 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 7.4% 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.