# Chandelure - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A

> Find the best Chandelure builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Chandelure Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Chandelure)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Chandelure
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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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 Chandelure.

## Defensive Type Matchups

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

**Ability Notes**: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 97.468%
- **Shadow Ball**: 95.745%
- **Trick Room**: 69.376%
- **Protect**: 41.755%
- **Imprison**: 26.416%
- **Trick**: 15.268%
- **Haze**: 11.531%
- **Psychic**: 8.244%
- **Energy Ball**: 7.529%
- **Clear Smog**: 4.642%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 96.356%
- **Infiltrator**: 2.977%
- **Flame Body**: 0.666%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 72.889%
- **Choice Scarf**: 17.937%
- **Colbur Berry**: 3.077%
- **Leftovers**: 1.591%
- **Other**: 4.506%

## Common Teammates
- **Floette-Mega**: 44.441%
- **Basculegion**: 44.329%
- **Sneasler**: 40.978%
- **Kingambit**: 27.137%
- **Whimsicott**: 26.872%
- **Garchomp**: 23.797%

## FAQ for Chandelure in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

### What are the top moves for Chandelure?
The most common moves for Chandelure are Heat Wave, Shadow Ball, Trick Room, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Chandelure?
Chandelure is frequently paired with Floette-Mega, Basculegion, Sneasler, Kingambit. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Chandelure weak to and resistant against?
Chandelure is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x). Ability notes: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Chandelure?
The top build for Chandelure features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `2/0/0/32/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 28.038% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Chandelure?
Chandelure is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (96.356%) and the item **Focus Sash** (72.889%).

### What is the most common role for Chandelure?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Chandelure often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Chandelure?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **520** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Chandelure on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Chandelure) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Chandelure
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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