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

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

## Best Sinistcha Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regi/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Sinistcha
- **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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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
- **Rage Powder**: 96.829%
- **Shadow Ball**: 70.549%
- **Protect**: 67.119%
- **Trick Room**: 55.306%
- **Life Dew**: 39.982%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 36.170%
- **Strength Sap**: 27.959%
- **Other**: 6.086%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 99.832%
- **Heatproof**: 0.168%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 60.764%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 16.350%
- **Eject Button**: 9.520%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.378%
- **Mental Herb**: 3.900%
- **Other**: 4.087%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 79.641%
- **Miraidon**: 78.501%
- **Terapagos**: 66.923%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 65.956%
- **Iron Treads**: 30.385%
- **Rillaboom**: 21.652%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Sinistcha?
The most common moves for Sinistcha are Rage Powder, Shadow Ball, Protect, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Incineroar, Miraidon, Terapagos, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 18.222% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (99.832%) and the item **Focus Sash** (60.764%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Sinistcha often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Sinistcha) - 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 Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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