poison type

Poipole

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#0803 · Gen 7 · BST 420

Poison
Legal M-A
Usage rate
1.3%
Estimated win rate48.4%

Base stats

HP67
Atk73
Def67
SpA73
SpD67
Spe73

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP142
Atk93
Def87
SpA93
SpD87
Spe93

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP142
Atk93
Def87
SpA93
SpD87
Spe93

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 142 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)9387938793
Lonely102 ▲78 ▼938793
Brave102 ▲87938783 ▼
Adamant102 ▲8783 ▼8793
Naughty102 ▲879378 ▼93
Bold83 ▼95 ▲938793
Docile(neutral)9387938793
Relaxed9395 ▲938783 ▼
Impish9395 ▲83 ▼8793
Lax9395 ▲9378 ▼93
Timid83 ▼879387102 ▲
Hasty9378 ▼9387102 ▲
Serious(neutral)9387938793
Jolly938783 ▼87102 ▲
Naive93879378 ▼102 ▲
Modest83 ▼87102 ▲8793
Mild9378 ▼102 ▲8793
Quiet9387102 ▲8783 ▼
Bashful(neutral)9387938793
Rash9387102 ▲78 ▼93
Calm83 ▼879395 ▲93
Gentle9378 ▼9395 ▲93
Sassy93879395 ▲83 ▼
Careful938783 ▼95 ▲93
Quirky(neutral)9387938793

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerSpecial Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

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

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Metagross Mega

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Poipole'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 Poipole, 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

  • poison type
    Special

    Special Poison STAB with a poison chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • poison type
    Physical

    High-power physical Poison STAB.

    Pow
    120
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    —
    Acc
    —
    PP
    10

Abilities

Beast Boost

Items

Sitrus BerryFocus Sash

Tera Types

Poison

Suggested usage notes

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

When teambuilding, pair Poipolewith 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 Poipole good in ChampionsVGC?

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

＋What types is Poipole?

Poipole is Poison-type.

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