# Grimmsnarl - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Grimmsnarl Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 9% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.541% |
| **Record** | 5181-5070 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Grimmsnarl)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Grimmsnarl
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Dark (1/4x), Ghost (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x), Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Light Screen**: 59.278%
- **Reflect**: 52.491%
- **Parting Shot**: 44.104%
- **Spirit Break**: 38.551%
- **Fake Out**: 7.473%
- **Foul Play**: 3.154%
- **Scary Face**: 1.371%
- **Fake Tears**: 1.280%
- **Sucker Punch**: 1.097%
- **Misty Terrain**: 1.005%

## Common Abilities
- **Trace**: 53.261%
- **Hospitality**: 29.348%
- **Frisk**: 8.696%
- **Magic Bounce**: 5.435%
- **Pickpocket**: 1.087%
- **Simple**: 1.087%
- **Inner Focus**: 1.087%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 29.236%
- **Light Clay**: 18.605%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 15.947%
- **Leftovers**: 7.309%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.977%
- **Lum Berry**: 4.319%
- **Roseli Berry**: 3.987%
- **Life Orb**: 3.654%
- **Eject Button**: 2.658%
- **Red Card**: 1.661%

## Common Teammates
- **Archaludon**: 74.607%
- **Golisopod**: 70.042%
- **Charizard**: 65.077%
- **Farigiraf**: 64.521%
- **Politoed**: 59.916%
- **Pelipper**: 17.003%

## Featured Teams with Grimmsnarl

### Team 1 by Mahir X
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa7f40ef1243e65f9800feb*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot, Spirit Break

### Team 2 by Samuel T
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa08a28ab080c8c957fe7e0*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Light Screen, Reflect, Spirit Break, Parting Shot

### Team 3 by Vinss
*Record: 9-0*
*Event: limitless-6ab10367f127b1b52c27e703*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Golisopod-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Archaludon, Farigiraf, Politoed

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot, Spirit Break

### Team 4 by Czarina Sy
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aadd558f127b1b52c27c6a6*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Archaludon, Golisopod-Mega, Grimmsnarl, Pelipper

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Spirit Break, Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot

### Team 5 by BatCoach
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa99cf0f1243e65f980236c*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Staraptor-Mega, Basculegion

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Spirit Break, Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot

### Team 6 by Dan G
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa8ab1338886b36383c089c*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Politoed, Farigiraf, Charizard-Mega-Y, Grimmsnarl, Archaludon

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Reflect, Light Screen, Spirit Break, Parting Shot

### Team 7 by Force_India
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9615bcabb94822375050ed*

**Pokemon**: Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot, Spirit Break

### Team 8 by Suruga
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a9a185bab080c8c957f9408*

**Pokemon**: Grimmsnarl, Archaludon, Swampert-Mega, Golisopod-Mega, Pelipper, Farigiraf

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Parting Shot, Light Screen, Reflect, Spirit Break

### Team 9 by Shaggy96
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9f1442a4272c53be64a222*

**Pokemon**: Archaludon, Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha, Golisopod-Mega

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Foul Play, Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot

### Team 10 by Liender M
*Record: 5-1*
*Event: limitless-6ab4c8f8e905c1db687493db*

**Pokemon**: Golisopod-Mega, Farigiraf, Politoed, Grimmsnarl, Charizard-Mega-Y, Archaludon

**Grimmsnarl Set**:
- **Ability**: Prankster
- **Item**: Light Clay
- **Moves**: Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot, Spirit Break


## FAQ for Grimmsnarl in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Grimmsnarl?
The most common moves for Grimmsnarl are Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot, Spirit Break. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is frequently paired with Archaludon, Golisopod, Charizard, Farigiraf. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Grimmsnarl weak to and resistant against?
Grimmsnarl is weak to Poison (2x), Steel (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Dark (1/4x), Ghost (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x), Dragon (0x).

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

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is most effectively run with the ability **Trace** (53.261%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (29.236%).

### What is the most common role for Grimmsnarl?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Grimmsnarl often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Grimmsnarl?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Grimmsnarl on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Grimmsnarl) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Grimmsnarl
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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