Sinistcha

Sinistcha

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Winrate
45.536%
Usage Percent
12%
Monthly Rank
#13

Base Stats for Sinistcha

HP
71
Atk
60
Def
106
SpA
121
SpD
80
Spe
70

Best Moves for Sinistcha

Rage Powder
50.000%
Matcha Gotcha
40.909%
Trick Room
15.909%
Protect
14.773%
Life Dew
9.091%
Shadow Ball
5.682%
Strength Sap
4.545%

Best Items for Sinistcha

Sitrus Berry
51.613%
Colbur Berry
19.355%
Occa Berry
9.677%
Leftovers
6.452%
Kasib Berry
3.226%
Focus Sash
3.226%
Life Orb
3.226%
Coba Berry
3.226%

Best Abilities for Sinistcha

No Guard
50.000%
Trace
50.000%

Type Matchups for Sinistcha

Weak
Fire 2x Ice 2x Flying 2x Ghost 2x Dark 2x
Resist
Water 1/2x Electric 1/2x Grass 1/2x Ground 1/2x
Immune
Normal 0x Fighting 0x
Ability notes
Heatproof: Fire damage is reduced.

Sinistcha Pokemon Champions Teams

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Ryan Chua
3-0
Salamence-Mega
Excadrill
Tyranitar-Mega
Primarina
Sinistcha
Sneasler
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Salamence-Mega
Salamence-Mega
Salamence-Mega
DragonFlying
Ability Intimidate
Item Salamencite
Hyper Voice
normal
Flamethrower
fire
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Excadrill
Excadrill
Excadrill
GroundSteel
Ability Sand Rush
Item Focus Sash
Iron Head
steel
High Horsepower
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Tyranitar-Mega
Tyranitar-Mega
Tyranitar-Mega
RockDark
Ability Sand Stream
Item Tyranitarite
Knock Off
dark
Rock Slide
rock
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
Primarina
Primarina
Primarina
WaterFairy
Ability Liquid Voice
Item Life Orb
Moonblast
fairy
Hyper Voice
normal
Aqua Jet
water
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Sitrus Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Fake Out
normal
Dire Claw
poison
Close Combat
fighting
Protect
normal
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Teach_12
1-0
Venusaur-Mega
Grimmsnarl
Sinistcha
Basculegion
Archaludon
Pelipper
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Venusaur-Mega
Venusaur-Mega
Venusaur-Mega
GrassPoison
Ability Chlorophyll
Item Venusaurite
Protect
normal
Earth Power
ground
Sludge Bomb
poison
Giga Drain
grass
Grimmsnarl
Grimmsnarl
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Light Clay
Spirit Break
fairy
Parting Shot
dark
Light Screen
psychic
Reflect
psychic
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Trick Room
psychic
Rage Powder
bug
Protect
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Life Orb
Protect
normal
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Wave Crash
water
Archaludon
Archaludon
Archaludon
SteelDragon
Ability Stamina
Item Leftovers
Protect
normal
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Flash Cannon
steel
Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Hurricane
flying
Weather Ball
normal
Tailwind
flying
Wide Guard
rock
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AquamarineVGC
1-0
Ninetales-Alola
Milotic
Raichu-Mega-X
Sinistcha
Vanilluxe
Blaziken-Mega
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Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Focus Sash
Blizzard
ice
Weather Ball
normal
Aurora Veil
ice
Protect
normal
Milotic
Milotic
Milotic
Water
Ability Competitive
Item Leftovers
Scald
water
Muddy Water
water
Coil
poison
Protect
normal
Raichu-Mega-X
Raichu-Mega-X
Raichu-Mega-X
Electric
Ability Lightning Rod
Item Raichunite X
Volt Tackle
electric
Volt Switch
electric
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Spell Tag
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Shadow Ball
ghost
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Vanilluxe
Vanilluxe
Vanilluxe
Ice
Ability Snow Warning
Item Choice Scarf
Blizzard
ice
Freeze-Dry
ice
Icy Wind
ice
Weather Ball
normal
Blaziken-Mega
Blaziken-Mega
Blaziken-Mega
FireFighting
Ability Speed Boost
Item Blazikenite
Flare Blitz
fire
Close Combat
fighting
Swords Dance
normal
Detect
fighting
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KarimEdiel21
1-0
Sinistcha
Gallade
Indeedee-F
Hatterene
Torkoal
Golisopod-Mega
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Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Rage Powder
bug
Gallade
Gallade
Gallade
PsychicFighting
Ability Sharpness
Item White Herb
Psycho Cut
psychic
Sacred Sword
fighting
Trick Room
psychic
Wide Guard
rock
Indeedee-F
Indeedee-F
Indeedee-F
PsychicNormal
Ability Psychic Surge
Item Terrain Extender
Follow Me
normal
Protect
normal
Trick Room
psychic
Psyshock
psychic
Hatterene
Hatterene
Hatterene
PsychicFairy
Ability Magic Bounce
Item Life Orb
Protect
normal
Expanding Force
psychic
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Trick Room
psychic
Torkoal
Torkoal
Torkoal
Fire
Ability Drought
Item Charcoal
Eruption
fire
Heat Wave
fire
Weather Ball
normal
Protect
normal
Golisopod-Mega
Golisopod-Mega
Golisopod-Mega
BugSteel
Ability Emergency Exit
Item Golisopite
Leech Life
bug
Protect
normal
Rock Slide
rock
Iron Head
steel
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John Gomez
4-2
Sneasler
Indeedee
Archaludon
Pelipper
Salamence-Mega
Sinistcha
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Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item Psychic Seed
Dire Claw
poison
Close Combat
fighting
Throat Chop
dark
Protect
normal
Indeedee
Indeedee
Indeedee
PsychicNormal
Ability Psychic Surge
Item Focus Sash
Imprison
psychic
Trick Room
psychic
Expanding Force
psychic
Protect
normal
Archaludon
Archaludon
Archaludon
SteelDragon
Ability Stamina
Item Leftovers
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Flash Cannon
steel
Protect
normal
Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Quick Claw
Protect
normal
Tailwind
flying
Hurricane
flying
Weather Ball
normal
Salamence-Mega
Salamence-Mega
Salamence-Mega
DragonFlying
Ability Intimidate
Item Salamencite
Protect
normal
Tailwind
flying
Hyper Voice
normal
Draco Meteor
dragon
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Sitrus Berry
Life Dew
water
Rage Powder
bug
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Protect
normal
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Joshua Remy
2-1
Lucario-Mega-Z
Delphox-Mega
Farigiraf
Sneasler
Ninetales-Alola
Sinistcha
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Lucario-Mega-Z
Lucario-Mega-Z
Lucario-Mega-Z
FightingSteel
Ability Inner Focus
Item Lucarionite Z
Aura Sphere
fighting
Flash Cannon
steel
Dark Pulse
dark
Protect
normal
Delphox-Mega
Delphox-Mega
Delphox-Mega
FirePsychic
Ability Blaze
Item Delphoxite
Heat Wave
fire
Psyshock
psychic
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Farigiraf
Farigiraf
Farigiraf
NormalPsychic
Ability Armor Tail
Item Colbur Berry
Psychic
psychic
Helping Hand
normal
Trick Room
psychic
Thunderbolt
electric
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Dire Claw
poison
Fake Out
normal
Close Combat
fighting
Feint
normal
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Never-Melt Ice
Blizzard
ice
Aurora Veil
ice
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Sitrus Berry
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Life Dew
water
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Erik B
1-0
Sinistcha
Sneasler
Incineroar
Floette-Eternal
Garchomp-Mega
Kingambit
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Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Kasib Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Trick Room
psychic
Rage Powder
bug
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Poison Touch
Item Focus Sash
Fake Out
normal
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Coaching
fighting
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Helping Hand
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Fairy
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Draining Kiss
fairy
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Calm Mind
psychic
Protect
normal
Garchomp-Mega
Garchomp-Mega
Garchomp-Mega
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Garchompite
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Dragon Claw
dragon
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Iron Head
steel
Protect
normal
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joyfulwizardVGC
1-0
Gengar-Mega
Politoed
Incineroar
Golisopod-Mega
Sinistcha
Pawmot
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Gengar-Mega
Gengar-Mega
Gengar-Mega
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Weather Ball
normal
Ice Beam
ice
Helping Hand
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Darkest Lariat
dark
Golisopod-Mega
Golisopod-Mega
Golisopod-Mega
BugSteel
Ability Emergency Exit
Item Golisopite
First Impression
bug
Liquidation
water
Leech Life
bug
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Eject Button
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Pawmot
Pawmot
Pawmot
ElectricFighting
Ability Iron Fist
Item Focus Sash
Double Shock
electric
Close Combat
fighting
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
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goldmoss
1-0
Aggron-Mega
Incineroar
Sinistcha
Basculegion
Dragonite-Mega
Pelipper
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Aggron-Mega
Aggron-Mega
Aggron-Mega
Steel
Ability Filter
Item Aggronite
Iron Defense
steel
Body Press
fighting
Heavy Slam
steel
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Fake Out
normal
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Taunt
dark
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Trick Room
psychic
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Shadow Ball
ghost
Rage Powder
bug
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Choice Scarf
Last Respects
ghost
Wave Crash
water
Aqua Jet
water
Flip Turn
water
Dragonite-Mega
Dragonite-Mega
Dragonite-Mega
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragoninite
Thunder
electric
Hurricane
flying
Draco Meteor
dragon
Protect
normal
Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Focus Sash
Hurricane
flying
Weather Ball
normal
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
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Beedrillvgc
1-0
Charizard-Mega-Y
Venusaur
Sinistcha
Incineroar
Floette-Eternal
Garchomp
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Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
FireFlying
Ability Blaze
Item Charizardite Y
Heat Wave
fire
Protect
normal
Ancient Power
rock
Weather Ball
normal
Venusaur
Venusaur
Venusaur
GrassPoison
Ability Chlorophyll
Item Focus Sash
Sludge Bomb
poison
Leaf Storm
grass
Protect
normal
Sleep Powder
grass
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Fake Out
normal
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Fairy
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Moonblast
fairy
Calm Mind
psychic
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Earthquake
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Dragon Claw
dragon
Stomping Tantrum
ground
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OshawottMasterPaolo
1-0
Lucario-Mega-Z
Sinistcha
Incineroar
Kingambit
Sneasler
Delphox-Mega
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Lucario-Mega-Z
Lucario-Mega-Z
Lucario-Mega-Z
FightingSteel
Ability Inner Focus
Item Lucarionite Z
Aura Sphere
fighting
Calm Mind
psychic
Flash Cannon
steel
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Sitrus Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Life Dew
water
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Throat Chop
dark
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Swords Dance
normal
Sucker Punch
dark
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item Focus Sash
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Delphox-Mega
Delphox-Mega
Delphox-Mega
FirePsychic
Ability Magician
Item Delphoxite
Nasty Plot
dark
Psychic
psychic
Heat Wave
fire
Protect
normal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Sinistcha in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

The top moves for Sinistcha in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C are Rage Powder (50.000%), Matcha Gotcha (40.909%), Trick Room (15.909%), Protect (14.773%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Sinistcha?

Sinistcha synergizes well with Sneasler (38.839%), Incineroar (33.929%), Tyranitar (32.143%), Excadrill (24.554%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Sinistcha?

The most popular items for Sinistcha are Sitrus Berry (51.613%), Colbur Berry (19.355%), Occa Berry (9.677%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Sinistcha?

The most common abilities for Sinistcha are No Guard (50.000%) and Trace (50.000%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What is Sinistcha's winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

Sinistcha has a 45.5% winrate in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C, based on 102 wins and 122 losses. Winrates are aggregated from Limitless tours over the past 4 weeks.

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.

Is Sinistcha good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C?

Sinistcha is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C metagame. Check the usage percentage, 45.5% winrate, and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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