# Sinistcha - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sinistcha in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Sinistcha
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 22.224%
- **Rage Powder**: 20.665%
- **Trick Room**: 10.856%
- **Life Dew**: 5.665%
- **Strength Sap**: 5.063%
- **Protect**: 4.648%
- **Shadow Ball**: 2.497%
- **Curse**: 0.493%
- **Calm Mind**: 0.385%
- **Scald**: 0.148%

## Common Abilities
- **Trace**: 0.148%
- **Hospitality**: 0.039%
- **Sushi Plate**: 0.030%
- **Magician**: 0.010%
- **Magic Bounce**: 0.010%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 15.000%
- **Leftovers**: 2.023%
- **Eject Button**: 1.885%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.395%
- **Occa Berry**: 0.306%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.276%
- **Mental Herb**: 0.197%
- **Life Orb**: 0.158%
- **Aguav Berry**: 0.118%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.109%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 56.883%
- **Archaludon**: 28.827%
- **Sneasler**: 27.632%
- **Pelipper**: 25.343%
- **Ursaluna**: 21.326%
- **Tyranitar**: 19.984%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in championspreview-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Incineroar, Archaludon, Sneasler, Pelipper. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Trace** (0.148%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (15.000%).

### 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 championspreview-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/championspreview/Sinistcha) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*