Pincurchin: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP48123–155206–300

Atk101108–168186–331

Def95103–161175–317

SpA9199–157168–309

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe1531–7331–141

Total435Higher than 47% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 15); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Pincurchin outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon draws Electric moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Electric immunity.
Everything about Lightning Rod →
Other Pokémon with Lightning Rod 17
Pikachu Raichu Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Rhydon Goldeen Seaking Pichu Mega Sceptile Electrike Manectric Plusle Rhyperior Blitzle Zebstrika Togedemaru
On switch-in, this Pokémon summons Electric Terrain.
Everything about Electric Surge →
Other Pokémon with Electric Surge 2
Mega Raichu X Tapu Koko

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#101 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Magnet (29.7%) · (95.4%) · Quiet (59.5%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (28.3%)

Moves Rising Voltage, Protect, Sucker Punch, Scald

Singles

#150 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 4 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Terrain Extender (48.2%) · (99.3%) · Quiet (34.6%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (19.5%)

Moves Rising Voltage, Memento, Sucker Punch, Scald

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.52% of teams · rank #90 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability
Stat Alignment: Relaxed
Stat Points: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA

Rising Voltage
Scald
Protect
Sucker Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.37%
Rated 1500+0.93%
Rated 1630+0.56%
Rated 1760+0.52%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.52%

Moves

Items

Abilities

75.2%
24.8%

EV spreads

Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA15.9%
Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD12.2%
Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA11.5%
Sassy 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 SpD10.4%
Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA9.9%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Pincurchin does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

5Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

10Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

15Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

20Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

25Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20

30RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5

35CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

40Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10

45Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

50Zing Zap30% chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys80100%10

55AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2.NormalStatus——30

60Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15

TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10

TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 2

EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

Biology

A sea urchin-like Pokémon, Pincurchin feeds off of seaweed which it eats with its teeth. The spines on its back are laced with electricity. Even if its spines break off, they still produce electricity for a while.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Sea Urchin Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Purple

: —

Galar#353Isle of Armor#126Crown Tundra#158Paldea#321

It stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours.
Shield
It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Pincurchin
Japanese: バチンウニ
Japanese (romaji): Bachinuni
Korean: 찌르성게
Chinese (Traditional): 啪嚓海膽
Chinese (Simplified): 啪嚓海胆
French: Wattapik
German: Britzigel
Spanish: Pincurchin
Italian: Pincurchin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 2 Atk
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 152
: Medium

Breeding

: Water 1Amorphous
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Courageous CavernWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den S)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Three-Point Pass (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Courageous CavernWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60

Shield 5 areas

Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Route 9 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42

Sword 5 areas

Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Route 9 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Pincurchin

Weak to

Resists

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

Singles