#181 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Skeledirge Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Skeledirge 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).
Skeledirge @ Leftovers Ability: Unaware Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD Modest Nature - Torch Song - Protect - Shadow Ball - Slack Off
Skeledirge moves
Share of Skeledirge sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Torch SongFire94%
- ProtectNormal70.6%
- Shadow BallGhost70.1%
- Slack OffNormal54%
- Will-O-WispFire32.3%
- Earth PowerGround20.2%
- YawnNormal14.2%
- Heat WaveFire12.7%
- SnarlDark6.9%
- HexGhost6.7%
Items
- Leftovers42.5%
- Sitrus Berry22.9%
- Charcoal6.9%
- Grassy Seed6.3%
- Colbur Berry4.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD | 211 | 85 | 120 | 178 | 97 | 86 | 5.9% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 32 HP / 22 Def / 12 SpD | 211 | 85 | 142 | 143 | 107 | 86 | 4.8% |
| Calm+SpD −Atk | 32 HP / 20 Def / 14 SpD | 211 | 85 | 140 | 130 | 119 | 86 | 4.7% |
Natures in these spreads: Modest 10.7% · Calm 4.7%.
Skeledirge teammates
Share of Skeledirge teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Skeledirge set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Skeledirge set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Torch Song, Protect, Shadow Ball and Slack Off with Leftovers (42.5% of sets) and Unaware, a Modest nature and 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD.
What are Skeledirge's best teammates in VGC?
Skeledirge's most common partners are Rillaboom (39.7%), Kingambit (16.1%), Mega Golisopod (13.8%), Sneasler (13%) and Farigiraf (12.1%) — the share of Skeledirge teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Skeledirge use?
Modest (+SpA −Atk) is the most common nature among Skeledirge's top spreads (10.7%), followed by Calm (4.7%). 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 Skeledirge in Pokémon Champions?
Skeledirge has base 66 Speed: 129 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 118 neutral, and 77 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Skeledirge in Pokémon Champions?
Skeledirge is #181 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.