# Grimmsnarl - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Grimmsnarl builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Grimmsnarl Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.044% |
| **Record** | 1712-1709-3 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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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 Grimmsnarl.

## 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
- **Reflect**: 96.752%
- **Light Screen**: 96.752%
- **Parting Shot**: 90.255%
- **Spirit Break**: 81.206%
- **Foul Play**: 12.993%
- **Fake Out**: 9.977%
- **Throat Chop**: 2.552%
- **Sucker Punch**: 2.088%
- **Fake Tears**: 1.856%
- **Taunt**: 1.160%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.768%

## Common Items
- **Light Clay**: 93.968%
- **Roseli Berry**: 1.856%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.624%

## Common Teammates
- **Archaludon**: 64.965%
- **Pelipper**: 60.093%
- **Golisopod-Mega**: 48.028%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 34.571%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 29.698%
- **Rillaboom**: 23.666%

## Featured Teams with Grimmsnarl

### Team 1 by Mahir X
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa7f40ef1243e65f9800feb*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

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

### Team 2 by Czarina Sy
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aadd558f127b1b52c27c6a6*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Archaludon, Golisopod-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Pelipper

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

### Team 3 by BatCoach
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa99cf0f1243e65f980236c*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Staraptor-Mega, Basculegion

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

### Team 4 by Samuel T
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa08a28ab080c8c957fe7e0*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

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

### Team 5 by Force_India
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9615bcabb94822375050ed*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

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

### Team 6 by Vinss
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6ab10367f127b1b52c27e703*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Golisopod-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Archaludon, Farigiraf, Politoed

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

### Team 7 by Suruga
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9a185bab080c8c957f9408*

**Pokemon**: Grimmsnarl, Archaludon, Swampert-Mega, Golisopod-Mega, Pelipper, Farigiraf

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

### Team 8 by Marbz15
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9bb2c9a4272c53be6477d9*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Charizard-Mega-Y, Politoed, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Farigiraf

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

### Team 9 by Shaggy96
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9f1442a4272c53be64a222*

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

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

### Team 10 by Neolakia
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9498b4629039f77d8a5f35*

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Archaludon, Staraptor-Mega, Rillaboom, Grimmsnarl, Basculegion

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


## FAQ for Grimmsnarl in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is frequently paired with Archaludon, Pelipper, Golisopod-Mega, Charizard-Mega-Y. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.768%) and the item **Light Clay** (93.968%).

### What is the most common role for Grimmsnarl?
Based on common item usage (Light Clay), Grimmsnarl often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-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/championstournaments/Grimmsnarl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Grimmsnarl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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