Sinistcha Build Guide: Sets & Spreads
7.3% usage in Pokémon Champions doubles (#24, 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. Most common item: Colbur Berry (30% of sets). Ability: Hospitality (98.5%). Nature: Bold.
Most common set
Item, ability, nature and spread are the most common choices; moves are the four most used.
- Item
- Colbur Berry
- Ability
- Hospitality
- Nature
- Bold
- Stat Points
- HP 32 / Def 14 / SpD 20
- Stats
- HP 178 / Atk 72 / Def 154 / SpA 141 / SpD 120 / Spe 90
Spreads (Stat Points and final stats)
Level 50, 66 Stat Points in total. Stats do not include item or ability modifiers.
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold | 32-0-14-0-20-0 | 178 | 72 | 154 | 141 | 120 | 90 | 10.5% |
| Bold | 32-0-4-0-30-0 | 178 | 72 | 143 | 141 | 130 | 90 | 5.6% |
| Bold | 32-0-32-2-0-0 | 178 | 72 | 173 | 143 | 100 | 90 | 4.9% |
| Relaxed | 32-0-32-2-0-0 | 178 | 80 | 173 | 143 | 100 | 81 | 4.7% |
Speed tier
The main spread has 90 Speed. Compared with the main spreads of the top 29 Pokémon, it outspeeds 5 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 8 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
| Opponent | Move | Damage | KO |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rillaboom | Wood Hammer | 28.7–33.7% | 3HKO (0.9%) |
 Sneasler | Dire Claw | 32.6–39.3% | 3HKO (99.7%) |
 Incineroar | Flare Blitz | 67.4–80.9% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
 Mega Salamence | Hyper Voice | 74.2–87.6% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
 Kingambit | Kowtow Cleave | 36–42.7% | Guaranteed 3HKO |
 Basculegion | Last Respects | 47.2–56.2% | 2HKO (71.5%) |
 Indeedee (Female) | Psychic | 27.5–32.6% | Guaranteed 4HKO |
 Gholdengo | Shadow Ball | 102.2–122.5% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
Damage dealt to top threats
| Opponent | Move | Damage | KO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rillaboom | Matcha Gotcha | 12.1–14.5% | 7HKO (0%) |
| Sneasler | Matcha Gotcha | 15.3–17.8% | 6HKO (0%) |
| Incineroar | Matcha Gotcha | 7.9–9.9% | Not a 4HKO |
| Mega Salamence | Matcha Gotcha | 5.8–7.6% | Not a 4HKO |
| Kingambit | Matcha Gotcha | 10.6–13% | 8HKO (0%) |
| Basculegion | Matcha Gotcha | 51.8–60.9% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Indeedee (Female) | Matcha Gotcha | 22–26% | 4HKO (3.7%) |
| Gholdengo | Matcha Gotcha | 12.8–15.2% | 7HKO (0%) |
Usage breakdown
Share of moves, items, abilities, Stat Point spreads and teammates (September 2026).
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha98.4%
- Rage Powder95.6%
- Trick Room76.4%
- Protect64.6%
- Life Dew34%
- Shadow Ball15%
- Strength Sap7.5%
- Imprison2.9%
- Calm Mind1.3%
- Leaf Storm1.2%
Items
- Colbur Berry30%
- Sitrus Berry23.4%
- Kasib Berry11.8%
- Occa Berry7.3%
- Rocky Helmet7.1%
- Coba Berry6.3%
Abilities
- Hospitality98.5%
- Heatproof1.5%
Stat Point spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
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 Sinistcha?
In Pokémon Champions doubles the most common item is Colbur Berry (30% of sets), followed by Sitrus Berry (23.4%).
What nature and Stat Point spread does Sinistcha use?
The most common is Bold with HP 32 / Def 14 / SpD 20 (10.5% of sets). Its final stats are HP 178 / Atk 72 / Def 154 / SpA 141 / SpD 120 / Spe 90.
Which moves does Sinistcha usually run?
In order of usage: Matcha Gotcha / Rage Powder / Trick Room / Protect / Life Dew / Shadow Ball.
Which Pokémon are used with Sinistcha?
Its most common teammates are Incineroar / Sneasler / Mega Golisopod / Pelipper / Archaludon.