# Sinistcha - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sinistcha in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 99.437%
- **Rage Powder**: 97.465%
- **Trick Room**: 71.268%
- **Life Dew**: 47.324%
- **Strength Sap**: 36.620%
- **Protect**: 27.324%
- **Shadow Ball**: 13.803%
- **Imprison**: 3.380%
- **Calm Mind**: 1.127%
- **Curse**: 0.845%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 98.592%
- **Heatproof**: 1.127%
- **Hospitality**: 0.282%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 63.099%
- **Leftovers**: 12.958%
- **Mental Herb**: 6.479%
- **Occa Berry**: 6.479%
- **Colbur Berry**: 2.535%
- **Coba Berry**: 2.254%
- **Bright Powder**: 1.690%
- **Kasib Berry**: 1.408%
- **Quick Claw**: 1.408%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.563%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 54.930%
- **Sneasler**: 43.099%
- **Pelipper**: 32.676%
- **Basculegion**: 30.423%
- **Tyranitar**: 26.479%
- **Archaludon**: 23.944%

## Featured Teams with Sinistcha

### Team 1 by Magnetman
*Record: 11 - 1 - 0*
*Event: 69c84a6036f5b5c303dc05f6*

**Pokemon**: Excadrill, Tyranitar, Sinistcha, Rotom-Wash, Incineroar, Floette

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Trick Room, Rage Powder, Strength Sap

### Team 2 by Rheiyne
*Record: 11 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Palafin, Kingambit, Arcanine-Hisui, Sinistcha, Sneasler

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Protect, Strength Sap, Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder

### Team 3 by DanSpunta
*Record: 10 - 1 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Floette, Tyranitar, Excadrill, Sinistcha, Corviknight

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Strength Sap, Trick Room

### Team 4 by JoeUX9
*Record: 10 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Klefki, Garchomp, Tyranitar-Mega, Rotom-Heat, Gyarados, Sinistcha

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Strength Sap, Trick Room

### Team 5 by Snivy13
*Record: 10 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Floette, Kingambit, Incineroar, Basculegion, Sinistcha, Ninetales-Alola

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Life Dew, Trick Room

### Team 6 by Desu
*Record: 10 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Excadrill, Tyranitar, Floette, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Rotom-Wash

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Trick Room, Life Dew, Rage Powder

### Team 7 by 413X
*Record: 9 - 1 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Sinistcha, Floette, Sneasler, Garchomp, Archaludon

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Protect, Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Life Dew

### Team 8 by QuelloScarso
*Record: 9 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Basculegion, Pelipper, Archaludon, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Altaria

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Life Dew, Protect

### Team 9 by broser
*Record: 9 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Floette, Maushold, Incineroar, Garchomp, Sinistcha, Archaludon

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Coba Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Curse, Trick Room, Strength Sap

### Team 10 by DaniVGC03
*Record: 8 - 0 - 0*
*Event: 69c2f79ed478313a15a32094*

**Pokemon**: Basculegion, Pelipper, Dragonite, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Floette

**Sinistcha Set**:
- **Ability**: Hospitality
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Matcha Gotcha, Life Dew, Rage Powder, Protect


## FAQ for Sinistcha in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Sinistcha?
The most common moves for Sinistcha are Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Life Dew. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Incineroar, Sneasler, Pelipper, Basculegion. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (98.592%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (63.099%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Sinistcha often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sinistcha?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 71 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 106 |
| Sp. Atk | 121 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **508** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sinistcha on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Sinistcha) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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