#20 in usage · 8.6% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Volcarona Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Volcarona 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).
Volcarona @ Grassy Seed Ability: Flame Body Level: 50 EVs: 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe Modest Nature - Protect - Rage Powder - Quiver Dance - Struggle Bug
Volcarona moves
Share of Volcarona sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- ProtectNormal68.3%
- Rage PowderBug55.1%
- Quiver DanceBug47.3%
- Struggle BugBug44.9%
- Heat WaveFire41.6%
- TailwindFlying34.6%
- OverheatFire33.1%
- Giga DrainGrass25.4%
- Bug BuzzBug17.4%
- Fiery DanceFire16.2%
Items
- Grassy Seed35.3%
- Rocky Helmet28.6%
- Sitrus Berry16.7%
- Leftovers8.4%
- Focus Sash2.2%
Abilities
- Flame Body99.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe | 181 | 72 | 100 | 176 | 126 | 144 | 5.3% |
| Bold+Def −Atk | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD | 192 | 72 | 128 | 155 | 127 | 120 | 4.8% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 32 HP / 11 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 17 Spe | 192 | 72 | 96 | 176 | 126 | 137 | 3.1% |
Natures in these spreads: Modest 8.4% · Bold 4.8%.
Volcarona teammates
Share of Volcarona teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Volcarona set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Volcarona set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Protect, Rage Powder, Quiver Dance and Struggle Bug with Grassy Seed (35.3% of sets) and Flame Body, a Modest nature and 21 HP / 15 Def / 5 SpA / 1 SpD / 24 Spe.
What are Volcarona's best teammates in VGC?
Volcarona's most common partners are Rillaboom (67.1%), Sneasler (29.6%), Incineroar (29.2%), Mega Garchomp Z (24.8%) and Mega Salamence (24.8%) — the share of Volcarona teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Volcarona use?
Modest (+SpA −Atk) is the most common nature among Volcarona's top spreads (8.4%), followed by Bold (4.8%). 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 Volcarona in Pokémon Champions?
Volcarona has base 100 Speed: 167 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 152 neutral, and 108 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Volcarona in Pokémon Champions?
Volcarona is #20 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 8.6% 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.