# 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** | 50% |
| **Record** | 3-3 |
| **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
- **Fake Out**: 100.000%
- **Close Combat**: 25.000%
- **Overheat**: 25.000%
- **Coaching**: 25.000%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 50.000%
- **Sinistcha**: 50.000%
- **Baxcalibur**: 33.333%
- **Gyarados**: 33.333%
- **Gholdengo**: 33.333%
- **Cofagrigus**: 16.667%

## FAQ for Infernape in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Infernape?
The most common moves for Infernape are Fake Out, Close Combat, Overheat, Coaching. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Infernape?
Infernape is frequently paired with Ninetales-Alola, Sinistcha, Baxcalibur, Gyarados. 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 an unspecified ability and the item **Life Orb** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Infernape?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Infernape often functions as a **offensive attacker** 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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