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Gholdengo

Gholdengo Build Guide: Sets & Spreads

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19.1% usage in Pokémon Champions doubles (#8, September 2026). Built from 1,631,943 battles: the most common set, Stat Point spreads with final stats, and damage calcs against the most used Pokémon. In singles: 28.7% usage (#3). Most common item: Life Orb (77.4% of sets). Ability: Good as Gold (100%). Nature: Timid.

Most common set

Item, ability, nature and spread are the most common choices; moves are the four most used.

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Good as Gold
Nature
Timid
Stat Points
HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32
Stats
HP 164 / Atk 72 / Def 115 / SpA 185 / SpD 111 / Spe 149
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Spreads (Stat Points and final stats)

Level 50, 66 Stat Points in total. Stats do not include item or ability modifiers.

NatureStat PointsHPAtkDefSpASpDSpeShare
Timid2-0-0-32-0-321647211518511114912.5%
Modest2-0-0-32-0-32164721152031111367.2%
Timid7-0-0-27-0-32169721151801111496.3%
Modest17-0-0-17-0-32179721151871111364.2%

Speed tier

The main spread has 149 Speed. Compared with the main spreads of the top 29 Pokémon, it outspeeds 14 of them.

Just above (faster)

Just below (slower)

Items (e.g. Choice Scarf), abilities and Tailwind are not included.

Opponents use the most common set of the top 7 Pokémon (excluding this one); this Pokémon uses the set above. Doubles, no weather, terrain or critical hits; the strongest move is shown.

Damage taken from top threats

OpponentMoveDamageKO
RillaboomRillaboomWood Hammer41.5–49.4%Guaranteed 3HKO
IncineroarIncineroarFlare Blitz96.3–114.6%1HKO (81.3%)
Mega SalamenceMega SalamenceDraco Meteor34.8–40.9%Guaranteed 3HKO
KingambitKingambitKowtow Cleave103.7–124.4%Guaranteed 1HKO
BasculegionBasculegionWave Crash79.3–93.9%Guaranteed 2HKO
Indeedee (Female)Indeedee (Female)Psychic16.5–19.5%6HKO (0%)
ArchaludonArchaludonElectro Shot71.3–84.1%Guaranteed 2HKO

Damage dealt to top threats

OpponentMoveDamageKO
RillaboomRillaboomMake It Rain64.3–75.8%Guaranteed 2HKO
SneaslerSneaslerMake It Rain77.1–91.7%Guaranteed 2HKO
IncineroarIncineroarMake It Rain21.3–25.2%4HKO (0%)
Mega SalamenceMega SalamenceMake It Rain63.4–75.6%Guaranteed 2HKO
KingambitKingambitMake It Rain27.5–32.9%Guaranteed 4HKO
BasculegionBasculegionShadow Ball116.2–138.6%Guaranteed 1HKO
Indeedee (Female)Indeedee (Female)Make It Rain53.7–63.8%Guaranteed 2HKO
ArchaludonArchaludonShadow Ball77.2–91%Guaranteed 2HKO

Usage breakdown

Share of moves, items, abilities, Stat Point spreads and teammates (September 2026).

Champions Singles28.7%#3 · 2026-09Usage over time

Moves

  • Shadow Ball99.5%
  • Make It Rain96%
  • Nasty Plot87%
  • Recover73.9%
  • Thunderbolt14.5%
  • Focus Blast8%
  • Trick5.5%
  • Dazzling Gleam4.3%
  • Memento2.5%
  • Flash Cannon2.4%

Items

  • Air Balloon67.4%
  • Leftovers11.6%
  • Life Orb8.6%
  • Choice Scarf6.7%
  • Rocky Helmet1.5%
  • Colbur Berry1.1%

Abilities

  • Good as Gold100%

Stat Point spreads

  • Modest HP29 / SpA18 / SpD11 / Spe812.4%→ Calc
  • Timid HP2 / SpA32 / Spe329.3%→ Calc
  • Modest HP31 / Def18 / SpA7 / SpD105.9%→ Calc
  • Modest HP31 / SpA32 / Spe33.4%→ Calc

Teammates

Mega SalamenceMega Salamence58.9%PrimarinaPrimarina41.2%HippowdonHippowdon33%GarchompGarchomp28.8%Mega GolisopodMega Golisopod26.9%ArchaludonArchaludon23.4%Mega Lucario ZMega Lucario Z16.8%RillaboomRillaboom13.4%
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Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

Champions Doubles19.1%#8 · 2026-09Usage over time

Moves

  • Shadow Ball99.7%
  • Make It Rain99.6%
  • Protect94.6%
  • Nasty Plot89.2%
  • Power Gem8.1%
  • Trick3%
  • Thunderbolt1.6%
  • Focus Blast1.3%
  • Dazzling Gleam0.8%
  • Psychic0.6%

Items

  • Life Orb77.4%
  • Grassy Seed6.3%
  • Choice Scarf4.8%
  • Leftovers3.7%
  • Focus Sash3.2%
  • Metal Coat1.3%

Abilities

  • Good as Gold100%

Stat Point spreads

Teammates

RillaboomRillaboom67.6%Mega SalamenceMega Salamence39.2%Mega Raichu YMega Raichu Y35.2%SneaslerSneasler33%IncineroarIncineroar31.6%Arcanine (Hisuian Form)Arcanine (Hisuian Form)25.2%MiloticMilotic21.5%Mega StaraptorMega Staraptor17.9%
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Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

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Data and calculations

Usage figures come from Pokémon Showdown battle statistics published by Smogon (September 2026, 1,631,943 battles). Stats and damage follow Pokémon Champions rules (level 50, Stat Points) and use the same calculation engine as Pokémon Showdown. Data is updated monthly.

FAQ

What is the best item for Gholdengo?

In Pokémon Champions doubles the most common item is Life Orb (77.4% of sets), followed by Grassy Seed (6.3%).

What nature and Stat Point spread does Gholdengo use?

The most common is Timid with HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (12.5% of sets). Its final stats are HP 164 / Atk 72 / Def 115 / SpA 185 / SpD 111 / Spe 149.

Which moves does Gholdengo usually run?

In order of usage: Shadow Ball / Make It Rain / Protect / Nasty Plot / Power Gem / Trick.

Which Pokémon are used with Gholdengo?

Its most common teammates are Rillaboom / Mega Salamence / Mega Raichu Y / Sneasler / Incineroar.