# Sinistcha - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Sinistcha builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sinistcha Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/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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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.

## 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
- **Calm Mind**: 93.350%
- **Matcha Gotcha**: 91.610%
- **Shadow Ball**: 86.669%
- **Strength Sap**: 82.199%
- **Substitute**: 33.218%
- **Other**: 12.954%

## Common Abilities
- **Heatproof**: 99.280%
- **Hospitality**: 0.720%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 39.300%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 31.451%
- **Kasib Berry**: 17.343%
- **Nothing**: 6.226%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 4.236%
- **Other**: 1.444%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 52.691%
- **Dragapult**: 42.607%
- **Meowscarada**: 41.385%
- **Gholdengo**: 36.100%
- **Rillaboom**: 27.554%
- **Pecharunt**: 26.011%

## FAQ for Sinistcha in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Dragapult, Meowscarada, Gholdengo. 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?
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 26.629% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sinistcha?
Sinistcha is most effectively run with the ability **Heatproof** (99.280%) and the item **Leftovers** (39.300%).

### What is the most common role for Sinistcha?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Sinistcha often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** 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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