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

> Find the best Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha 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** | 48.981% |
| **Record** | 8333-8681-54 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Sinistcha
- **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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Sinistcha.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Heatproof: Fire damage is reduced.

## Common Moves
- **Rage Powder**: 99.2%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 98.8%
- **Life Dew**: 58.7%
- **Trick Room**: 58.6%
- **Protect**: 54.5%
- **Strength Sap**: 15.1%
- **Shadow Ball**: 8.8%
- **Imprison**: 2.2%
- **Psych Up**: 1.1%
- **Leaf Storm**: 0.8%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 99.5%
- **Heatproof**: 0.5%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 35.2%
- **Kasib Berry**: 30.4%
- **Colbur Berry**: 14.3%
- **Leftovers**: 6.7%
- **Coba Berry**: 5.1%
- **Occa Berry**: 4.0%
- **Big Root**: 1.4%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.9%
- **Bright Powder**: 0.8%
- **Mental Herb**: 0.4%

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

## Featured Teams with Sinistcha

### Team 1 by Aloy2023
*Record: 12-1*
*Event: limitless-6a510a5365724db9ded420fa*

**Pokemon**: Klefki, Venusaur-Mega, Tyranitar-Mega, Annihilape, Sinistcha, Arcanine-Hisui

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Shadow Ball, Trick Room, Rage Powder

### Team 2 by Daredevilzz26
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a46629683fd320299bd6543*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Milotic, Sinistcha, Staraptor-Mega, Gholdengo

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Colbur Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Shadow Ball, Protect, Rage Powder

### Team 3 by Beedrillvgc
*Record: 12-2*
*Event: limitless-6a50d22e063cb29d318e86d1*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Floette-Eternal, Garchomp

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Colbur Berry
- **Moves**: Trick Room, Protect, Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder

### Team 4 by Magnetman
*Record: 13-3-1*
*Event: limitless-6a41b45dc87cd9ff0a3125d8*

**Pokemon**: Excadrill, Tyranitar-Mega, Sinistcha, Milotic, Gholdengo, Staraptor-Mega

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Protect

### Team 5 by PokeReplay
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6a5ef71a52c24ac2da647ee1*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Floette-Eternal, Garchomp

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Colbur Berry
- **Moves**: Trick Room, Protect, Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder

### Team 6 by CooperKid
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a32e8b12d97f3b0c26189cc*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Sinistcha, Gholdengo, Staraptor-Mega, Milotic

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Kasib Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Life Dew, Protect

### Team 7 by NMR | Kuroryu
*Record: 9-0*
*Event: limitless-6a54c9d3232a1a55ee10b346*

**Pokemon**: Sinistcha, Incineroar, Milotic, Raichu-Mega-Y, Ceruledge, Mawile-Mega

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Kasib Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Life Dew, Rage Powder, Protect

### Team 8 by BahamuthVGC
*Record: 13-3*
*Event: limitless-6a5cefac52c24ac2da6469a0*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Gholdengo, Sinistcha, Milotic

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Kasib Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Protect, Shadow Ball

### Team 9 by HyogaVGC
*Record: 9-0*
*Event: limitless-6a420efa83fd320299bd3c35*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Sinistcha, Sneasler, Kingambit, Delphox-Mega, Blastoise-Mega

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Kasib Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Protect

### Team 10 by Cactusmax
*Record: 11-0*
*Event: limitless-6a392defc87cd9ff0a30d0ac*

**Pokemon**: Sinistcha, Kingambit, Sneasler, Floette-Eternal, Delphox-Mega, Incineroar

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Kasib Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Protect


## FAQ for Sinistcha in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Sinistcha?
The most common moves for Sinistcha are Rage Powder, Matcha Gotcha, Life Dew, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

### What is Sinistcha weak to and resistant against?
Sinistcha is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x). Ability notes: Heatproof: Fire damage is reduced.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sinistcha?
The top build for Sinistcha features a **** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/14/0/20/0`. This configuration accounts for 20.5% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (99.5%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (35.2%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Sinistcha often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sinistcha?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 71 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 106 |
| Sp. Atk | 121 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **508** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sinistcha on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Sinistcha) - 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 Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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