Kingambit
A+#0983 · Gen 9 · BST 550
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 175 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 155 | 140 | 80 | 105 | 70 |
| Lonely | 170 ▲ | 126 ▼ | 80 | 105 | 70 |
| Brave | 170 ▲ | 140 | 80 | 105 | 63 ▼ |
| Adamant | 170 ▲ | 140 | 72 ▼ | 105 | 70 |
| Naughty | 170 ▲ | 140 | 80 | 94 ▼ | 70 |
| Bold | 139 ▼ | 154 ▲ | 80 | 105 | 70 |
| Docile(neutral) | 155 | 140 | 80 | 105 | 70 |
| Relaxed | 155 | 154 ▲ | 80 | 105 | 63 ▼ |
| Impish | 155 | 154 ▲ | 72 ▼ | 105 | 70 |
| Lax | 155 | 154 ▲ | 80 | 94 ▼ | 70 |
| Timid | 139 ▼ | 140 | 80 | 105 | 77 ▲ |
| Hasty | 155 | 126 ▼ | 80 | 105 | 77 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 155 | 140 | 80 | 105 | 70 |
| Jolly | 155 | 140 | 72 ▼ | 105 | 77 ▲ |
| Naive | 155 | 140 | 80 | 94 ▼ | 77 ▲ |
| Modest | 139 ▼ | 140 | 88 ▲ | 105 | 70 |
| Mild | 155 | 126 ▼ | 88 ▲ | 105 | 70 |
| Quiet | 155 | 140 | 88 ▲ | 105 | 63 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 155 | 140 | 80 | 105 | 70 |
| Rash | 155 | 140 | 88 ▲ | 94 ▼ | 70 |
| Calm | 139 ▼ | 140 | 80 | 115 ▲ | 70 |
| Gentle | 155 | 126 ▼ | 80 | 115 ▲ | 70 |
| Sassy | 155 | 140 | 80 | 115 ▲ | 63 ▼ |
| Careful | 155 | 140 | 72 ▼ | 115 ▲ | 70 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 155 | 140 | 80 | 105 | 70 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Kingambit punishes Intimidate with Defiant and snowballs via Supreme Overlord as teammates faint. Sucker Punch priority and excellent typing make it a strong Trick Room and balance attacker.
Strengths
- + Defiant vs Intimidate
- + Supreme Overlord scaling
- + Sucker Punch priority
Weaknesses
- − Fighting and Ground weak
- − Slow
- − Sucker Punch predictability
How to use this data
Use this page to understand Kingambit'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 Kingambit, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.
Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.
Common builds & options
Moves
- PhysicalPriority +1
Priority that fails if the foe isn't attacking.
Pow70Acc100%PP5 
PhysicalPhysical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.
Pow80Acc100%PP15- StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow—Acc—PP10
Abilities
Tera Types
Suggested usage notes
Kingambit performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.
When teambuilding, pair Kingambitwith 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.
Partners · Counters · Checks
Partners
Counters
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Kingambit good in ChampionsVGC?
Kingambit currently trends as a A+-tier pick (Physical Attacker, Trick Room, Anti-Intimidate). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Kingambit in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Assault Vest with moves like Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Kingambit?
Frequent answers include urshifu-rapid-strike, koraidon. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.