#24 in usage · 7.6% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Sinistcha Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Sinistcha 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).
Sinistcha @ Colbur Berry Ability: Hospitality Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD Bold Nature - Matcha Gotcha - Rage Powder - Trick Room - Protect
Sinistcha moves
Share of Sinistcha sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Matcha GotchaGrass97.9%
- Rage PowderBug95.6%
- Trick RoomPsychic72.2%
- ProtectNormal62.9%
- Life DewWater35.7%
- Shadow BallGhost19%
- Strength SapGrass7.2%
- ImprisonPsychic2.5%
- Leaf StormGrass1.4%
- Calm MindPsychic1.3%
Items
- Colbur Berry24.9%
- Sitrus Berry23.7%
- Kasib Berry12.4%
- Coba Berry8.3%
- Occa Berry6.5%
Abilities
- Hospitality98.5%
- Heatproof1.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold+Def −Atk | 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD | 178 | 72 | 154 | 141 | 120 | 90 | 9.9% |
| Relaxed+Def −Spe | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA | 178 | 80 | 173 | 143 | 100 | 81 | 5.4% |
| Bold+Def −Atk | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA | 178 | 72 | 173 | 143 | 100 | 90 | 4.8% |
Natures in these spreads: Bold 14.7% · Relaxed 5.4%.
Sinistcha teammates
Share of Sinistcha teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Sinistcha set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Sinistcha set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room and Protect with Colbur Berry (24.9% of sets) and Hospitality, a Bold nature and 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD.
What are Sinistcha's best teammates in VGC?
Sinistcha's most common partners are Incineroar (36%), Sneasler (27.1%), Mega Golisopod (23.6%), Pelipper (22.2%) and Archaludon (20.9%) — the share of Sinistcha teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Sinistcha use?
Bold (+Def −Atk) is the most common nature among Sinistcha's top spreads (14.7%), followed by Relaxed (5.4%). 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 Sinistcha in Pokémon Champions?
Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha in Pokémon Champions?
Sinistcha is #24 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 7.6% 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.