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Pincurchin VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Pincurchin appears on 0.3% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (39 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #111 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 37.9% and a Top 8 index of 0.65: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.
- 0.3%Usage
- 37.9%Adj. win rate
- 0.65Top 8 index
- #111Usage rank
- 39Teams
The most common Pincurchin set runs Magnet with Protect, Rising Voltage, Sucker Punch, Scald.
What item does Pincurchin use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Magnet | 30.8% | 30.0% |
| Life Orb | 20.5% | 52.1% |
| Eject Button | 10.3% | 46.3% |
| Terrain Extender | 10.3% | 39.4% |
| Electric Seed | 7.7% | 45.9% |
| Air Balloon | 5.1% | 42.4% |
What ability does Pincurchin use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Electric Surge | 97.4% | 38.6% |
| Lightning Rod | 2.6% | 41.7% |
What moves does Pincurchin use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Protect | 94.9% | 38.8% |
| Rising Voltage | 89.7% | 35.9% |
| Sucker Punch | 64.1% | 38.2% |
| Scald | 38.5% | 37.9% |
| Muddy Water | 23.1% | 37.9% |
| Acupressure | 12.8% | 43.2% |
| Discharge | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| Electroweb | 12.8% | 43.8% |
| Zing Zap | 7.7% | 54.1% |
| Recover | 5.1% | 48.4% |
Pincurchin natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Quiet | 56.4% | 37.0% |
| Modest | 12.8% | 46.5% |
| Brave | 10.3% | 53.7% |
| Calm | 10.3% | 43.6% |
| Relaxed | 5.1% | 40.6% |
Most common Pincurchin sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Magnet | Electric Surge | Muddy Water / Protect / Rising Voltage / Sucker Punch | 15.4% |
| Life Orb | Electric Surge | Protect / Rising Voltage / Scald / Sucker Punch | 5.1% |
| Magnet | Electric Surge | Protect / Rising Voltage / Scald / Sucker Punch | 5.1% |
| Terrain Extender | Electric Surge | Acupressure / Protect / Rising Voltage / Scald | 5.1% |
| Air Balloon | Electric Surge | Acupressure / Protect / Rising Voltage / Sucker Punch | 2.6% |
Best Pincurchin teammates
Is Pincurchin rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Pincurchin is on 0.3% of teams, against 0.3% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Pincurchin beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Pincurchin by what the opponent brings, over 197 tournament games. Its average is a 36.5% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Pincurchin
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Off Meta Fight Club #5 ($20 USD prize pool) | 4 of 47 | PotatoLinguini | Ampharos (Mega), Farigiraf, Froslass (Mega), Sylveon, Vanilluxe |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Off Meta MAJOR ($140 USD Prize Pool) | 6 of 117 | shibshib | Alolan Raichu, Golisopod (Mega), Hawlucha, Indeedee, Milotic |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Geosenge Garbodor Tryouts | 7 of 18 | Ryan Christian Tuyor | Farigiraf, Golisopod (Mega), Incineroar, Sylveon, Torkoal |
How fast is Pincurchin?
Pincurchin has 15 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 73; neutral, 67. At max it outspeeds 0 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Golisopod (Mega) (101), Kingambit (112), Incineroar (123).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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