# 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** | 8% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.689% |
| **Record** | 1829-1928-19 |
| **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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## 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**: 95.641%
- **Reflect**: 95.244%
- **Spirit Break**: 93.263%
- **Parting Shot**: 91.281%
- **Fake Out**: 6.737%
- **Foul Play**: 2.906%
- **Trick-or-Treat**: 2.642%
- **Scary Face**: 2.114%
- **Sucker Punch**: 1.585%
- **Fake Tears**: 1.453%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.736%

## Common Items
- **Light Clay**: 95.376%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.982%

## Common Teammates
- **Archaludon**: 71.731%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 59.577%
- **Pelipper**: 59.181%
- **Venusaur**: 46.631%
- **Garchomp-Mega-Z**: 24.835%
- **Garchomp**: 18.230%

## Featured Teams with Grimmsnarl

### Team 1 by Wb_vg
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6adf94b780a8f79408d1eb2f*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha, Annihilape, Rotom-Wash, Scovillain-Mega

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

### Team 2 by zzsachi
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6ae38d4680a8f79408d20fa1*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Raichu-Mega-X, Politoed

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

### Team 3 by Gus_0Z
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6ad0f6c68a8383117e3ec545*

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

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

### Team 4 by heisenberg81
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6adf52b622fd412b92a4d2e6*

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

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

### Team 5 by Gus_0Z
*Record: 8-2*
*Event: limitless-6adf6f5f80a8f79408d1e986*

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

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

### Team 6 by [VdS] LucaSnivy
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6aca5142115c12b73a5a0946*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Clefable, Primarina, Mawile-Mega, Mimikyu, Grimmsnarl

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

### Team 7 by Gotou
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6abaa28a783097f8dcb72a7c*

**Pokemon**: Grimmsnarl, Metagross-Mega, Pelipper, Charizard-Mega-Y, Basculegion, Archaludon

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

### Team 8 by Z2R Carretta
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6accfc7d115c12b73a5a2049*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Raichu-Mega-X, Politoed

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

### Team 9 by Robin_VGC
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6ace95578a8383117e3eb31b*

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

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

### Team 10 by Fhinn
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6ae1d35922fd412b92a4e8c9*

**Pokemon**: Delphox-Mega, Tyranitar-Mega, Sinistcha, Toxapex, Grimmsnarl, Scrafty

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Trick-or-Treat, Trick-or-Treat, Trick-or-Treat, Trick-or-Treat


## 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 Archaludon, Charizard-Mega-Y, Pelipper, Venusaur. 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** (99.736%) and the item **Light Clay** (95.376%).

### 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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