# Grimmsnarl - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data

> Find the best Grimmsnarl builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Grimmsnarl Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | battledataregmbs3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 48.064% |
| **Record** | 4166-4502-11 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Grimmsnarl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Grimmsnarl
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Dark (1/4x), Ghost (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x), Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Light Screen**: 87.0%
- **Parting Shot**: 82.8%
- **Reflect**: 81.8%
- **Spirit Break**: 61.9%
- **Fake Out**: 27.1%
- **Scary Face**: 22.0%
- **Foul Play**: 12.9%
- **Fake Tears**: 7.8%
- **Sucker Punch**: 4.9%
- **Taunt**: 2.8%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.6%
- **Frisk**: 0.3%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.1%

## Common Items
- **Light Clay**: 83.0%
- **Roseli Berry**: 9.3%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.0%
- **Leftovers**: 2.0%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.7%
- **Black Glasses**: 0.5%
- **Mental Herb**: 0.4%
- **Life Orb**: 0.3%
- **Babiri Berry**: 0.2%
- **Iron Ball**: 0.2%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: undefined%
- **Staraptor**: undefined%
- **Garchomp**: undefined%
- **Pelipper**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%
- **Archaludon**: undefined%

## Featured Teams with Grimmsnarl

### Team 1 by Force_India
*Record: 12-0*
*Event: limitless-6a3db5bdc87cd9ff0a30f75a*

**Pokemon**: Venusaur-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Pelipper, Archaludon, Swampert-Mega, Hydreigon

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Spirit Break, Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot

### Team 2 by Samuel T
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-6a32e85d2d97f3b0c26189c9*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Metagross-Mega, Sneasler

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Light Screen, Reflect, Foul Play, Parting Shot

### Team 3 by Mattpode3
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6a442e38c87cd9ff0a313df0*

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Basculegion, Venusaur-Mega, Aegislash

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Foul Play, Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot

### Team 4 by lucardrgs
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6a427450c87cd9ff0a312af3*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Charizard-Mega-Y, Mamoswine, Hydreigon, Toxapex, Grimmsnarl

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot, Scary Face

### Team 5 by gp2332
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a14cca88c163b8097997618*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Sinistcha, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Gholdengo

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Foul Play, Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot

### Team 6 by Niarval
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a400a3ac87cd9ff0a3113d4*

**Pokemon**: Delphox-Mega, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Maushold, Grimmsnarl, Floette-Eternal

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Reflect, Scary Face, Parting Shot

### Team 7 by Elprocino
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a450f8883fd320299bd5908*

**Pokemon**: Grimmsnarl, Pelipper, Sinistcha, Swampert-Mega, Archaludon, Metagross-Mega

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Spirit Break, Parting Shot, Reflect, Light Screen

### Team 8 by Josiah10
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6a4c090365724db9ded3e7b0*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Metagross-Mega, Pelipper, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha, Archaludon

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Reflect, Parting Shot, Light Screen, Foul Play

### Team 9 by Niarval
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a398611c87cd9ff0a30d3ae*

**Pokemon**: Delphox-Mega, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Maushold, Grimmsnarl, Floette-Eternal

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Reflect, Scary Face, Parting Shot

### Team 10 by Carlos Macias
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6a3554edaf50e12308405472*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor, Whimsicott, Gholdengo, Incineroar, Basculegion, Grimmsnarl

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Spirit Break, Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot


## FAQ for Grimmsnarl in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Grimmsnarl?
The most common moves for Grimmsnarl are Light Screen, Parting Shot, Reflect, Spirit Break. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Staraptor, Garchomp, Pelipper. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Grimmsnarl weak to and resistant against?
Grimmsnarl is weak to Poison (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Dark (1/4x), Ghost (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x), Dragon (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Grimmsnarl?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Grimmsnarl?
The top build for Grimmsnarl features a **** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/19/0/15/0`. This configuration accounts for 12.4% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.6%) and the item **Light Clay** (83.0%).

### What is the most common role for Grimmsnarl?
Based on common item usage (Light Clay), Grimmsnarl often functions as a **tactical** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Grimmsnarl?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Grimmsnarl on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Grimmsnarl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Grimmsnarl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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