# Sinistcha - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Sinistcha builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sinistcha Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Usage** | 8% |
| **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/gen9vgc2026regi/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Sinistcha
- **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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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**: 99.021%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 82.937%
- **Trick Room**: 79.389%
- **Shadow Ball**: 73.149%
- **Strength Sap**: 26.814%
- **Protect**: 21.651%
- **Other**: 17.040%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 99.898%
- **Heatproof**: 0.102%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 60.538%
- **Eject Button**: 19.107%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.843%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.662%
- **Other**: 2.851%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: 87.762%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 57.884%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 57.615%
- **Iron Hands**: 55.825%
- **Annihilape**: 53.405%
- **Incineroar**: 39.757%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Miraidon, Calyrex-Ice, Grimmsnarl, Iron Hands. 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 `244/0/0/68/156/40`. This configuration accounts for 50.767% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (99.898%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (60.538%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Sinistcha often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Sinistcha) - 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 Sinistcha
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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