Competitive Information for Pincurchin [Sword/Shield]
Electric
Abilities:
This Pokemon draws Electric moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Electric immunity.
On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Electric Terrain.
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Note: Pokemon with the Lightning Rod ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Pincurchin? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Meet Pincurchin, a phenomenal Pokémon ready to dominate with its Electric typing! It's a sight to see Pincurchin out in the 8th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Discover how Pincurchin excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Magnet / Focus Sash
Ability: Electric Surge
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunder
- Scald / Hydro Pump
- Hex
- Protect
In single battles, Pincurchin's Special Tank role is a notable. It tries to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Focus Sash helps protect Pincurchin from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Electric Surge, on switch-in Pincurchin summons electric terrain. With a Magnet equipped to it, Pincurchin's electric-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Thunder is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hydro Pump is a special 110-base power Water-type move that deals a massive amount of damage.
◆ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Pincurchin this turn).
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Item: Magnet / Focus Sash
Ability: Electric Surge
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Zing Zap
- Sucker Punch
- Protect
- Recover
Pincurchin thrives as a first-rate Double Wall perfect for single battles. It's purpose is to balance defenses for both physical and special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Pincurchin from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Electric Surge, on switch-in Pincurchin summons electric terrain. With a Magnet equipped to it, Pincurchin's electric-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Pincurchin this turn).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Pincurchin by 50% of its max hp).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Zing Zap / Spark
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
- Throat Chop / Sucker Punch
In single battles, Pincurchin's Physical Sweeper role is a high-quality. This moveset was created to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Pincurchin's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Pincurchin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Lightning Rod, Pincurchin draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
◆ Spark is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Surf / Scald
- Hex
- Venoshock
Taking on single battles? Pincurchin is an astounding Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using intense special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Pincurchin's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Pincurchin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Lightning Rod, Pincurchin draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Pincurchin? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Zing Zap / Spark
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
- Throat Chop / Sucker Punch
Pincurchin is a top-notch Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Pincurchin's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Pincurchin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Lightning Rod, Pincurchin draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
◆ Spark is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Surf / Scald
- Hex
- Venoshock
When it comes to double battles, Pincurchin shines as a prestigious Special Sweeper. It is designed to overwhelm foes with forceful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Pincurchin's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Pincurchin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Lightning Rod, Pincurchin draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Pincurchin can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Pincurchin.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pincurchin can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Pincurchin
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Scald, Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Pincurchin's stats
- Acupressure
- Charge
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Pincurchin
- Discharge
- Hex
- Hydro Pump
- Liquidation
- Memento
- Poison Jab
- Protect
- Recover
- Rest
- Rising Voltage
- Scald
- Sucker Punch
- Thunder
- Zing Zap
Common Effort Values for Pincurchin in Sword and Shield
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0 )
- Quiet Nature ( 4/0/252/252/0/0 )
- Optimize Pincurchin's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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