# Chien-Pao - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Chien-Pao in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Chien-Pao)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Chien-Pao
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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## Common Moves
- **Sucker Punch**: 87.362%
- **Ice Spinner**: 79.700%
- **Protect**: 54.552%
- **Ruination**: 48.055%
- **Icy Wind**: 28.374%
- **Sacred Sword**: 21.140%
- **Ice Shard**: 20.170%
- **Taunt**: 19.166%
- **Crunch**: 18.213%
- **Icicle Crash**: 18.124%

## Common Abilities
- **Sword of Ruin**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 47.976%
- **Assault Vest**: 32.019%
- **Covert Cloak**: 13.223%
- **Life Orb**: 5.617%
- **Other**: 1.164%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 75.631%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 60.687%
- **Amoonguss**: 56.692%
- **Raging Bolt**: 41.763%
- **Dragonite**: 31.762%
- **Kyogre**: 27.427%

## FAQ for Chien-Pao in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Chien-Pao?
The most common moves for Chien-Pao are Sucker Punch, Ice Spinner, Protect, Ruination. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Chien-Pao?
Chien-Pao is frequently paired with Zamazenta-Crowned, Calyrex-Shadow, Amoonguss, Raging Bolt. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Chien-Pao?
The top build for Chien-Pao features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/248`. This configuration accounts for 23.090% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Chien-Pao?
Chien-Pao is most effectively run with the ability **Sword of Ruin** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (47.976%).

### What is the most common role for Chien-Pao?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Chien-Pao often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2026regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Chien-Pao?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 135 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Chien-Pao on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Chien-Pao) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Chien-Pao
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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