# Pincurchin - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Pincurchin builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Pincurchin Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Pincurchin)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Pincurchin
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 72.482%
- **Electroweb**: 52.012%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 30.117%
- **Acupressure**: 27.638%
- **Throat Chop**: 27.341%
- **Tera Blast**: 26.193%
- **Zing Zap**: 25.339%
- **Chilling Water**: 24.058%
- **Poison Jab**: 24.022%
- **Thunder**: 22.640%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 77.990%
- **Electric Surge**: 22.010%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 28.013%
- **Assault Vest**: 23.887%
- **Red Card**: 22.639%
- **Electric Seed**: 17.681%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.829%
- **Other**: 4.952%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 47.264%
- **Basculegion**: 27.263%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 27.037%
- **Rillaboom**: 26.964%
- **Ting-Lu**: 26.891%
- **Ho-Oh**: 26.859%

## FAQ for Pincurchin in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Pincurchin?
The most common moves for Pincurchin are Protect, Electroweb, Toxic Spikes, Acupressure. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Pincurchin?
Pincurchin is frequently paired with Kyogre, Basculegion, Calyrex-Ice, Rillaboom. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Pincurchin weak to and resistant against?
Pincurchin is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pincurchin?
The top build for Pincurchin features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 27.219% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pincurchin?
Pincurchin is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (77.990%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (28.013%).

### What is the most common role for Pincurchin?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Pincurchin often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Pincurchin?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 48 |
| Attack | 101 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 91 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 15 |
| **BST** | **435** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Pincurchin on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Pincurchin) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Pincurchin
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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