# 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** | 13% |
| **Win Rate** | 49.106% |
| **Record** | 4047-4195-35 |
| **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
- **Reflect**: 93.419%
- **Parting Shot**: 92.752%
- **Light Screen**: 87.458%
- **Spirit Break**: 60.515%
- **Foul Play**: 28.040%
- **Fake Out**: 20.172%
- **Scary Face**: 4.340%
- **Taunt**: 3.338%
- **Sucker Punch**: 2.384%
- **Protect**: 1.478%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.809%

## Common Items
- **Light Clay**: 86.505%
- **Roseli Berry**: 9.204%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.240%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 54.554%
- **Archaludon**: 53.553%
- **Sinistcha**: 35.622%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 33.095%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 30.758%
- **Basculegion**: 30.091%

## Featured Teams with Grimmsnarl

### Team 1 by OrangeSteve
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a32e8d02d97f3b0c26189cd*

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

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

### Team 2 by Wb_vg
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6a420ff183fd320299bd3c3d*

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

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

### Team 3 by Mattpode3
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6a442e38c87cd9ff0a313df0*

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Basculegion, Venusaur-Mega, Aegislash

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

### Team 4 by camronghorashi
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a3ae43483fd320299bcec80*

**Pokemon**: Venusaur-Mega, Pelipper, Grimmsnarl, Archaludon, Basculegion, Metagross-Mega

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

### Team 5 by Matkabal
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6a5e04d252c24ac2da64719f*

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

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

### Team 6 by Pro4tomico
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6a5910e2cc68177ec6c56b56*

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

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

### Team 7 by VitorMenezello
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-6a543f6a206af293c9f8c32a*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Raichu-Mega-Y, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha

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

### Team 8 by DisPlotfr
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6a5543df6355385f44dd3f8c*

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

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

### Team 9 by Samuel T
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-6a32e85d2d97f3b0c26189c9*

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

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

### Team 10 by Elprocino
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-6a450f8883fd320299bd5908*

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

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


## FAQ for Grimmsnarl in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is frequently paired with Pelipper, Archaludon, Sinistcha, 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** (99.809%) and the item **Light Clay** (86.505%).

### 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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