Slot 1
Sinistcha
- Item
- Kasib Berry
- Ability
- Hospitality
- Nature
- Bold
Stat points: 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha
- Rage Powder
- Trick Room
- Protect
Redirection offense · VGC 2026 Reg M-B
Sinistcha + Sneasler Pressure
Redirection and double Fake Out access create protected attacks for special, physical, and Mega modes.
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- Sinistcha
- Sneasler
- Gholdengo
- Staraptor
- Garchomp
- Incineroar
Game plan
How the six slots work together
Sinistcha redirects while Sneasler or Gholdengo establishes pressure. Incineroar and Staraptor rotate Intimidate, and Garchomp supplies fast spread damage when the board is safe. Choose Staraptor as the Mega only in matchups where its flying pressure is decisive.
Complete sets
Six editable, format-ready sets
Champions pages show stat points rather than traditional 510 EVs; fixed 31 IVs are omitted.
Lv. 50
Slot 2
Sneasler
- Item
- White Herb
- Ability
- Unburden
- Nature
- Jolly
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Moves
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Dire Claw
- Protect
Slot 3
Gholdengo
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Good as Gold
- Nature
- Timid
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Moves
- Shadow Ball
- Make It Rain
- Protect
- Nasty Plot
Slot 4
Staraptor
- Item
- Staraptite
- Ability
- Intimidate
- Nature
- Jolly
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Moves
- Close Combat
- Protect
- Brave Bird
- Roost
Slot 5
Garchomp
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Rough Skin
- Nature
- Jolly
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Moves
- Dragon Claw
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Stomping Tantrum
Slot 6
Incineroar
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Intimidate
- Nature
- Careful
Stat points: 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD
Moves
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
- Throat Chop
Lead options
- Sinistcha + Sneasler for redirection and Fake Out.
- Incineroar + Gholdengo for board control into special damage.
Win conditions
- Gholdengo gains a protected Nasty Plot turn.
- Mega Staraptor or Garchomp closes once steel and rock checks are weakened.
Watch for
- Spread attacks bypass Rage Powder.
- The roster needs disciplined Protect use because several slots prefer attacking moves.
Possible replacements
- Farigiraf can replace Staraptor for priority denial and Trick Room.
- Whimsicott can replace Incineroar for direct Tailwind.
Source, date, and intended use
This sample is organized from the 2026-06, 1630-rating Smogon usage snapshot and the project’s pinned Pokémon Showdown rules. It is not an official rental, tournament result, or win-rate promise. Metagames and bans change, so revalidate in the Builder and on the current platform before playing.
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