#219 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Thievul Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Thievul 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).
Thievul @ Psychic Seed Ability: Unburden Level: 50 EVs: 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe Modest Nature - Snarl - Taunt - Fake Tears - Foul Play
Thievul moves
Share of Thievul sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- SnarlDark76%
- TauntDark61.4%
- Fake TearsDark55.6%
- Foul PlayDark40.8%
- ProtectNormal23.5%
- HowlNormal18.6%
- Parting ShotDark18.2%
- Dark PulseDark17.7%
- Beat UpDark16.2%
- Baton PassNormal11.6%
Items
- Psychic Seed60.4%
- Grassy Seed17.1%
- Electric Seed8.6%
- Black Glasses5.4%
- Choice Scarf4.3%
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 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe | 145 | 70 | 78 | 152 | 114 | 142 | 8.7% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe | 177 | 70 | 78 | 109 | 112 | 156 | 8.7% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 32 HP / 21 Def / 13 Spe | 177 | 70 | 99 | 107 | 112 | 135 | 7.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 16.6% · Modest 8.7%.
Thievul teammates
Share of Thievul teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Thievul set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Thievul set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Snarl, Taunt, Fake Tears and Foul Play with Psychic Seed (60.4% of sets) and Unburden, a Modest nature and 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe.
What are Thievul's best teammates in VGC?
Thievul's most common partners are Indeedee (39.4%), Sneasler (26.7%), Rillaboom (23.5%), Gholdengo (20.9%) and Mega Golisopod (17.6%) — the share of Thievul teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Thievul use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Thievul's top spreads (16.6%), followed by Modest (8.7%). 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 Thievul in Pokémon Champions?
Thievul has base 90 Speed: 156 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 142 neutral, and 99 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Thievul in Pokémon Champions?
Thievul is #219 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.