# 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 (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Heatproof: Fire damage is reduced.

## Common Moves
- **Rage Powder**: 92.0%
- **Shadow Ball**: 65.9%
- **Trick Room**: 60.1%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 57.2%
- **Strength Sap**: 42.8%
- **Life Dew**: 32.6%
- **Protect**: 30.4%
- **Nasty Plot**: 8.0%
- **Stun Spore**: 7.2%
- **Leaf Storm**: 1.8%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 87.2%
- **Heatproof**: 12.8%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 60.1%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 24.3%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 10.8%
- **Bright Powder**: 3.4%
- **Choice Specs**: 1.4%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: undefined%
- **Terapagos**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Iron Treads**: undefined%
- **Grimmsnarl**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: undefined%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in homebsd-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Incineroar, Terapagos, Miraidon, Iron Treads. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Sinistcha weak to and resistant against?
Sinistcha is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x). Ability notes: Heatproof: Fire damage is reduced.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sinistcha?
The most common Tera Types for Sinistcha are Normal, Water, Fairy. Specifically, Tera Normal is used in 42.9% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sinistcha?
The most common nature for Sinistcha is **Bold**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (87.2%) and the item **Focus Sash** (60.1%).

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

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