# Sinistcha - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sinistcha in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Sinistcha
- **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 Sinistcha.

## Common Moves
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 97.381%
- **Rage Powder**: 95.048%
- **Trick Room**: 70.002%
- **Life Dew**: 55.096%
- **Protect**: 39.709%
- **Shadow Ball**: 19.464%
- **Strength Sap**: 15.840%
- **Other**: 7.461%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 98.902%
- **Heatproof**: 1.098%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 46.229%
- **Leftovers**: 13.757%
- **Colbur Berry**: 10.436%
- **Occa Berry**: 7.753%
- **Kasib Berry**: 7.640%
- **Mental Herb**: 5.680%
- **Coba Berry**: 2.701%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.224%
- **Other**: 3.582%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 51.078%
- **Sneasler**: 36.776%
- **Kingambit**: 24.787%
- **Garchomp**: 22.602%
- **Basculegion**: 22.037%
- **Pelipper**: 21.530%

## Featured Teams with Sinistcha

### Team 1 by Jorge Tabuyo
*Record: 11-2*
*Event: vr-champions-arena*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Tyranitar, Milotic, Sneasler, Incineroar, Sinistcha

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

### Team 2 by sea27
*Record: 11 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69dac51848d465883f710933*

**Pokemon**: Manectric, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Primarina, Garchomp, Scizor

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

### Team 3 by Francesco Iozzia
*Record: 11-2*
*Event: vr-champions-arena*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Scizor, Sneasler, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Milotic

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

### Team 4 by manuel9519
*Record: 9 - 1 - 0*
*Event: 69d57b420e548b5c2fbe5eed*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Aerodactyl, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Sneasler, Scizor

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

### Team 5 by Marcus Koh
*Record: 11-2*
*Event: vr-champions-arena*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Floette-Eternal, Sinistcha, Aerodactyl, Scizor, Sneasler

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

### Team 6 by Gotou
*Record: 9 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69e01fb248d465883f714629*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Sinistcha, Garchomp, Rotom-Wash, Aegislash, Sneasler

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

### Team 7 by NMR | Kuroryu
*Record: 8 - 0 - 0*
*Event: 69e913d378b359b789d697af*

**Pokemon**: Milotic, Scizor, Ceruledge, Kangaskhan, Sneasler, Sinistcha

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

### Team 8 by Stallcelth
*Record: 8 - 0 - 0*
*Event: 69e2f71d78b359b789d652c2*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Basculegion, Aerodactyl, Sneasler

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

### Team 9 by Victor Vieira
*Record: 11 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69d18b350e548b5c2fbe3486*

**Pokemon**: Scizor, Aerodactyl, Ninetales-Alola, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Kommo-o

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

### Team 10 by BruGno
*Record: 8 - 2 - 0 drop*
*Event: 69d7ac9ab9ec970afa6068c1*

**Pokemon**: Blastoise, Garchomp, Talonflame, Tinkaton, Kingambit, Sinistcha

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


## FAQ for Sinistcha in gen9championsvgc2026regma-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, Kingambit, Garchomp. 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?
The top build for Sinistcha features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/4/0/30/0`. This configuration accounts for 6.361% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (98.902%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (46.229%).

### 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 gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Sinistcha) - 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 Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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