# Sinistcha - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sinistcha in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Sinistcha)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Sinistcha
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Calm Mind**: 98.642%
- **Strength Sap**: 87.846%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 83.312%
- **Shadow Ball**: 76.242%
- **Substitute**: 31.665%
- **Giga Drain**: 8.726%
- **Other**: 13.568%

## Common Abilities
- **Heatproof**: 99.656%
- **Hospitality**: 0.344%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 38.660%
- **Leftovers**: 34.618%
- **Kasib Berry**: 14.969%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 8.364%
- **Other**: 3.389%

## Common Teammates
- **Meowscarada**: 52.202%
- **Ogerpon-Hearthflame**: 43.886%
- **Flutter Mane**: 41.397%
- **Dragapult**: 36.748%
- **Gholdengo**: 30.803%
- **Brambleghast**: 29.093%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Sinistcha?
The most common moves for Sinistcha are Calm Mind, Strength Sap, Matcha Gotcha, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Meowscarada, Ogerpon-Hearthflame, Flutter Mane, Dragapult. 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 `252/0/160/0/0/96`. This configuration accounts for 30.007% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Heatproof** (99.656%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (38.660%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Sinistcha often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Sinistcha) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - 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).*