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

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

## Best Infernape Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 48.626% |
| **Record** | 177-187 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Infernape)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Infernape
- **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** | Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 24.324%
- **Fake Out**: 23.423%
- **Drain Punch**: 19.369%
- **Fire Punch**: 18.018%
- **Thunder Punch**: 15.766%
- **Close Combat**: 12.613%
- **Flare Blitz**: 12.162%
- **Heat Wave**: 9.910%
- **Aura Sphere**: 4.505%
- **Overheat**: 4.054%

## Common Abilities
- **Pickpocket**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 49.505%
- **Life Orb**: 31.683%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 9.901%
- **Air Balloon**: 1.980%
- **Passho Berry**: 1.980%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.980%
- **Red Card**: 0.990%
- **Leftovers**: 0.990%
- **Charcoal**: 0.990%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 50.000%
- **Salamence**: 48.626%
- **Indeedee-F**: 47.253%
- **Milotic**: 45.055%
- **Delphox**: 38.736%
- **Garchomp**: 8.242%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Protect, Fake Out, Drain Punch, Fire Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Salamence, Indeedee-F, Milotic. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Infernape weak to and resistant against?
Infernape is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Infernape?
Infernape is most effectively run with the ability **Pickpocket** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (49.505%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Infernape often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Infernape?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 76 |
| Attack | 104 |
| Defense | 71 |
| Sp. Atk | 104 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **534** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Infernape on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Infernape) - 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 Infernape
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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