Pincurchin

#0871 · Gen 8 · BST 435

Electric

Legal M-A

Usage rate

3.9%

Estimated win rate48.7%

Base stats

HP48

Atk101

Def95

SpA91

SpD85

Spe15

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP123

Atk121

Def115

SpA111

SpD105

Spe35

EV Spread Calculator

Nature

0 / 510 EVs

HP123

Atk121

Def115

SpA111

SpD105

Spe35

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 123 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

Nature	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
Hardy(neutral)	121	115	111	105	35
Lonely	133 ▲	103 ▼	111	105	35
Brave	133 ▲	115	111	105	31 ▼
Adamant	133 ▲	115	99 ▼	105	35
Naughty	133 ▲	115	111	94 ▼	35
Bold	108 ▼	126 ▲	111	105	35
Docile(neutral)	121	115	111	105	35
Relaxed	121	126 ▲	111	105	31 ▼
Impish	121	126 ▲	99 ▼	105	35
Lax	121	126 ▲	111	94 ▼	35
Timid	108 ▼	115	111	105	38 ▲
Hasty	121	103 ▼	111	105	38 ▲
Serious(neutral)	121	115	111	105	35
Jolly	121	115	99 ▼	105	38 ▲
Naive	121	115	111	94 ▼	38 ▲
Modest	108 ▼	115	122 ▲	105	35
Mild	121	103 ▼	122 ▲	105	35
Quiet	121	115	122 ▲	105	31 ▼
Bashful(neutral)	121	115	111	105	35
Rash	121	115	122 ▲	94 ▼	35
Calm	108 ▼	115	111	115 ▲	35
Gentle	121	103 ▼	111	115 ▲	35
Sassy	121	115	111	115 ▲	31 ▼
Careful	121	115	99 ▼	115 ▲	35
Quirky(neutral)	121	115	111	105	35

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerTrick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Pincurchin is a Electric-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Yveltal and checked by Zygarde Mega. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

+ Electric-type STAB options
+ Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
+ Pairs well with Yveltal

Weaknesses

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

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Pincurchin'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 Pincurchin, 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
Consistent Electric STAB.
Pow
90
Acc
100%
PP
15
Special
Powerful Electric STAB; perfect accuracy in rain.
Pow
110
Acc
70%
PP
10
Physical
Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.
Pow
75
Acc
90%
PP
10
Physical
Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).
Pow
100
Acc
100%
PP
10
Physical
Deals damage then switches the user out.
Pow
70
Acc
100%
PP
20

Abilities

Lightning Rod Electric Surge

Items

Sitrus Berry Focus Sash

Tera Types

Electric

Suggested usage notes

Pincurchin 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 Pincurchinwith 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 Pincurchin good in ChampionsVGC?

Pincurchin can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Yveltal and kept in check by Zygarde Mega. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Pincurchin?

Pincurchin is Electric-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.