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

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

## Best Infernape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 50.433% |
| **Record** | 116-114-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Infernape
- **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 Infernape.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 95.122%
- **Close Combat**: 46.341%
- **Coaching**: 39.024%
- **Protect**: 34.146%
- **Fire Punch**: 34.146%
- **Overheat**: 29.268%
- **Heat Wave**: 19.512%
- **Aura Sphere**: 19.512%
- **Drain Punch**: 14.634%
- **Encore**: 12.195%

## Common Abilities
- **Blaze**: 65.854%
- **Iron Fist**: 34.146%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 73.171%
- **Charcoal**: 4.878%
- **Passho Berry**: 4.878%
- **White Herb**: 4.878%
- **Bright Powder**: 2.439%
- **Muscle Band**: 2.439%
- **Quick Claw**: 2.439%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.439%
- **Shell Bell**: 2.439%

## Common Teammates
- **Rotom-Mow**: 34.146%
- **Starmie-Mega**: 29.268%
- **Basculegion**: 17.073%
- **Klefki**: 17.073%
- **Skarmory-Mega**: 17.073%
- **Sableye**: 14.634%

## FAQ for Infernape in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Fake Out, Close Combat, Coaching, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Rotom-Mow, Starmie-Mega, Basculegion, Klefki. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Infernape weak to and resistant against?
Infernape is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Infernape?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Infernape?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Blaze** (65.854%) and the item **Focus Sash** (73.171%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Infernape often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Infernape?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 76 |
| Attack | 104 |
| Defense | 71 |
| Sp. Atk | 104 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **534** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Infernape on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Infernape) - 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 Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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