Arboliva ChampionsVGC: stats, abilities and competitive role

Base stats

HP78

Atk69

Def90

SpA125

SpD109

Spe39

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP153

Atk89

Def110

SpA145

SpD129

Spe59

EV Spread Calculator

Nature

0 / 510 EVs

HP153

Atk89

Def110

SpA145

SpD129

Spe59

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 153 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

Nature	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
Hardy(neutral)	89	110	145	129	59
Lonely	97 ▲	99 ▼	145	129	59
Brave	97 ▲	110	145	129	53 ▼
Adamant	97 ▲	110	130 ▼	129	59
Naughty	97 ▲	110	145	116 ▼	59
Bold	80 ▼	121 ▲	145	129	59
Docile(neutral)	89	110	145	129	59
Relaxed	89	121 ▲	145	129	53 ▼
Impish	89	121 ▲	130 ▼	129	59
Lax	89	121 ▲	145	116 ▼	59
Timid	80 ▼	110	145	129	64 ▲
Hasty	89	99 ▼	145	129	64 ▲
Serious(neutral)	89	110	145	129	59
Jolly	89	110	130 ▼	129	64 ▲
Naive	89	110	145	116 ▼	64 ▲
Modest	80 ▼	110	159 ▲	129	59
Mild	89	99 ▼	159 ▲	129	59
Quiet	89	110	159 ▲	129	53 ▼
Bashful(neutral)	89	110	145	129	59
Rash	89	110	159 ▲	116 ▼	59
Calm	80 ▼	110	145	141 ▲	59
Gentle	89	99 ▼	145	141 ▲	59
Sassy	89	110	145	141 ▲	53 ▼
Careful	89	110	130 ▼	141 ▲	59
Quirky(neutral)	89	110	145	129	59

Role · Legality

Special AttackerTrick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Arboliva is a Grass/Normal-type Pokémon that tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Heatran Mega. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

+ Grass-type STAB options
+ Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
+ Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

− Depends on team support
− Matchup dependent
− Watch out for Heatran Mega

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Arboliva's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Arboliva, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

Special
Standard special Grass STAB.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Huge Grass damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.
Pow
130
Acc
90%
PP
5
Physical
Normal STAB with a paralysis chance.
Pow
85
Acc
100%
PP
15
Special
Spread Normal move hitting both foes.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10
Special
Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
10

Abilities

Seed Sower Harvest

Items

Life Orb Choice Specs Assault Vest

Tera Types

Grass

Suggested usage notes

Arboliva performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker and Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Arbolivawith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Arboliva good in ChampionsVGC?

Arboliva can fit a special attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Heatran Mega. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Arboliva?

Arboliva is Grass/Normal-type.