# Sinistcha - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Sinistcha builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sinistcha Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Sinistcha
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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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
- **Strength Sap**: 98.119%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 95.665%
- **Shadow Ball**: 84.463%
- **Calm Mind**: 61.671%
- **Nasty Plot**: 25.347%
- **Foul Play**: 11.457%
- **Scald**: 10.905%
- **Other**: 12.373%

## Common Abilities
- **Heatproof**: 97.242%
- **Hospitality**: 2.758%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 29.213%
- **Ghostium Z**: 24.331%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 15.018%
- **Coba Berry**: 13.767%
- **Grassium Z**: 9.230%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 6.234%
- **Other**: 2.208%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta**: 42.154%
- **Ting-Lu**: 26.562%
- **Terapagos**: 25.350%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 24.704%
- **Excadrill**: 21.947%
- **Garchomp**: 21.509%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Sinistcha?
The most common moves for Sinistcha are Strength Sap, Matcha Gotcha, Shadow Ball, Calm Mind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Zamazenta, Ting-Lu, Terapagos, Diancie-Mega. 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 `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 22.217% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Heatproof** (97.242%) and the item **Leftovers** (29.213%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Sinistcha often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Sinistcha) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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