# 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** | 18% |
| **Win Rate** | 45.342% |
| **Record** | 73-88 |
| **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.

## Common Moves
- **Light Screen**: 97.143%
- **Reflect**: 88.571%
- **Spirit Break**: 74.286%
- **Parting Shot**: 71.429%
- **Foul Play**: 20.000%
- **Fake Out**: 17.143%
- **Scary Face**: 11.429%
- **Taunt**: 8.571%
- **Drain Punch**: 2.857%
- **Circle Throw**: 2.857%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Light Clay**: 94.286%
- **Roseli Berry**: 2.857%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.857%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: 60.000%
- **Staraptor-Mega**: 60.000%
- **Incineroar**: 31.429%
- **Garchomp**: 25.714%
- **Gholdengo**: 22.857%
- **Raichu**: 20.000%

## Featured Teams with Grimmsnarl

### Team 1 by Gothicrose
*Record: 4-1*
*Event: limitless-6a205e6747f3797bf6baad73*

**Pokemon**: Sinistcha, Grimmsnarl, Basculegion, Staraptor-Mega, Metagross-Mega, Sylveon

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

### Team 2 by Skraw
*Record: 7-2*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Floette-Eternal, Pelipper, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha, Archaludon

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

### Team 3 by eanna_h
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Grimmsnarl, Aegislash, Rotom-Wash, Garchomp, Staraptor-Mega

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

### Team 4 by jay49
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Rotom-Wash, Staraptor-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha

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

### Team 5 by xhooorxhi
*Record: 5-3*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

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

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

### Team 6 by Goodwyn
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Staraptor-Mega, Floette-Eternal, Grimmsnarl, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sinistcha

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

### Team 7 by KST | KAMPFI
*Record: 5-3*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Sneasler, Sinistcha, Grimmsnarl, Annihilape, Incineroar

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

### Team 8 by zichris
*Record: 3-2*
*Event: limitless-6a14208e0f6c1f08998609b4*

**Pokemon**: Grimmsnarl, Gholdengo, Staraptor-Mega, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Floette-Eternal

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

### Team 9 by Jeremiah Colustrio
*Record: 4-3*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Aerodactyl-Mega, Sinistcha, Kingambit, Garchomp, Grimmsnarl

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

### Team 10 by TristanBubba
*Record: 4-3*
*Event: limitless-6a2c0161e334c3c9befd473b*

**Pokemon**: Raichu, Grimmsnarl, Milotic, Staraptor, Sinistcha, Metagross

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


## FAQ for Grimmsnarl in championstournaments-1760

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

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

### 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** (100.000%) and the item **Light Clay** (94.286%).

### 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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