# Sinistcha - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sinistcha in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Sinistcha
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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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
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 99.544%
- **Rage Powder**: 92.729%
- **Trick Room**: 59.744%
- **Strength Sap**: 44.438%
- **Protect**: 35.626%
- **Life Dew**: 21.837%
- **Psych Up**: 18.937%
- **Curse**: 16.660%
- **Other**: 10.484%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 98.741%
- **Heatproof**: 1.259%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 64.811%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 19.586%
- **Mental Herb**: 12.868%
- **Other**: 2.736%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 41.871%
- **Dragonite**: 26.275%
- **Chien-Pao**: 25.813%
- **Gouging Fire**: 24.140%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 23.441%
- **Raging Bolt**: 22.857%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Sinistcha?
The most common moves for Sinistcha are Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Strength Sap. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Incineroar, Dragonite, Chien-Pao, Gouging Fire. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 18.757% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (98.741%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (64.811%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Sinistcha often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Sinistcha) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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