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

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

## Best Pangoro 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/Pangoro)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Pangoro
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

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

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 69.359%
- **Knock Off**: 69.334%
- **Protect**: 52.006%
- **Parting Shot**: 45.851%
- **Ice Punch**: 22.258%
- **Darkest Lariat**: 22.113%
- **Bullet Punch**: 15.490%
- **Detect**: 14.935%
- **Drain Punch**: 13.989%
- **Taunt**: 10.004%

## Common Abilities
- **Scrappy**: 93.310%
- **Iron Fist**: 6.226%
- **Mold Breaker**: 0.464%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 48.394%
- **Chople Berry**: 19.366%
- **Roseli Berry**: 7.090%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.178%
- **Black Glasses**: 5.071%
- **Black Belt**: 3.208%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.590%
- **Leftovers**: 2.190%
- **White Herb**: 1.578%
- **Other**: 4.335%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 41.306%
- **Farigiraf**: 39.084%
- **Sinistcha**: 36.995%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 30.027%
- **Primarina**: 22.893%
- **Basculegion**: 14.099%

## FAQ for Pangoro in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

### What are the top moves for Pangoro?
The most common moves for Pangoro are Close Combat, Knock Off, Protect, Parting Shot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Pangoro?
Pangoro is frequently paired with Incineroar, Farigiraf, Sinistcha, Gengar-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Pangoro weak to and resistant against?
Pangoro is weak to Fairy (4x), Fighting (2x), Flying (2x), resists Dark (1/4x), Rock (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x).

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pangoro?
The top build for Pangoro features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `32/32/0/0/2/0`. This configuration accounts for 19.302% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pangoro?
Pangoro is most effectively run with the ability **Scrappy** (93.310%) and the item **Focus Sash** (48.394%).

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

### What are the base stats for Pangoro?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 124 |
| Defense | 78 |
| Sp. Atk | 69 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 58 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Pangoro on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Pangoro) - 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 Pangoro
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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