# Sinistcha - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sinistcha 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/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**: 95.202%
- **Protect**: 72.086%
- **Shadow Ball**: 68.630%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 41.680%
- **Trick Room**: 40.588%
- **Life Dew**: 37.257%
- **Strength Sap**: 37.052%
- **Other**: 7.505%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 99.522%
- **Heatproof**: 0.478%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 58.114%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 19.063%
- **Eject Button**: 9.492%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.486%
- **Mental Herb**: 2.746%
- **Other**: 3.100%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: 87.074%
- **Incineroar**: 81.269%
- **Terapagos**: 70.295%
- **Iron Treads**: 59.213%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 36.967%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 17.273%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Miraidon, Incineroar, Terapagos, Iron Treads. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `236/0/160/0/108/0`. This configuration accounts for 11.211% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (99.522%) and the item **Focus Sash** (58.114%).

### 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 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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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*