# Chien-Pao - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Chien-Pao builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Chien-Pao Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I (`gen9battlestadiumdoubles`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9battlestadiumdoubles |
| **Usage** | 31% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Chien-Pao)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Chien-Pao
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fighting (4x), Fire (2x), Bug (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Icicle Crash**: 71.785%
- **Sucker Punch**: 69.800%
- **Sacred Sword**: 68.817%
- **Crunch**: 41.249%
- **Ice Shard**: 35.599%
- **Swords Dance**: 31.942%
- **Tera Blast**: 25.006%
- **Ice Spinner**: 22.922%
- **Throat Chop**: 14.604%
- **Other**: 18.275%

## Common Abilities
- **Sword of Ruin**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 60.777%
- **Life Orb**: 20.140%
- **Choice Band**: 8.423%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.545%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 2.176%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.395%
- **Other**: 4.545%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 46.756%
- **Flutter Mane**: 45.058%
- **Ting-Lu**: 36.847%
- **Gholdengo**: 32.365%
- **Chi-Yu**: 24.518%
- **Iron Moth**: 23.879%

## FAQ for Chien-Pao in gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760

### What are the top moves for Chien-Pao?
The most common moves for Chien-Pao are Icicle Crash, Sucker Punch, Sacred Sword, Crunch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Chien-Pao?
Chien-Pao is frequently paired with Dragonite, Flutter Mane, Ting-Lu, Gholdengo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Chien-Pao weak to and resistant against?
Chien-Pao is weak to Fighting (4x), Fire (2x), Bug (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Chien-Pao?
The top build for Chien-Pao features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 25.278% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Chien-Pao?
Chien-Pao is most effectively run with the ability **Sword of Ruin** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (60.777%).

### What is the most common role for Chien-Pao?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Chien-Pao often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Chien-Pao?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 135 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Chien-Pao on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Chien-Pao) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - Build teams with Chien-Pao
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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