No. 0871
Pincurchin
Sea Urchin Pokémon
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Pincurchin is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 435. In Pokémon Champions it’s #101 on the Doubles ladder and #150 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 0.3 m 1′00″
- Weight
- 1 kg 2.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 435 Higher than 47% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Magnet · Quiet · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2Full set →
It stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 14 types
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.
At max Speed, Pincurchin outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on ShowdownSmogon · 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 .
Everything about Lightning Rod →On switch-in, this Pokémon summons Electric Terrain.
Everything about Electric Surge →Other Pokémon with Electric Surge 2
Pikachu
Raichu
Cubone
Marowak
Rhyhorn
Rhydon
Goldeen
Seaking
Pichu
Mega Sceptile
Electrike
Manectric
Plusle
Rhyperior
Blitzle
Zebstrika
Togedemaru
Mega Raichu X
Tapu KokoCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#101 of 262 used
Magnet (29.7%) · (95.4%) · Quiet (59.5%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / SpD 2 (28.3%)
Singles
#150 of 262 used
Terrain Extender (48.2%) · (99.3%) · Quiet (34.6%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (19.5%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | – |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | – |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | – |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.5% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20261.4% of teams · rank #69 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 44,853 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.9% of teams · rank #82 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 16,517 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #93 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,475 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #90 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 68 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 68 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Magnet
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Magnet
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Magnet
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Quiet
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Sitrus Berry- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Relaxed
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.9%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.6%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.5%
Moves
- Rising Voltage79.4%
- Protect71.6%
- Scald44.5%
- Sucker Punch37.9%
- Recover18.7%
- Electroweb16.7%
- Acupressure15.5%
- Discharge12.8%
Items
- Magnet20.5%
Electric Seed17.9%
Life Orb13.2%- Terrain Extender10.9%
Air Balloon6.9%
Rocky Helmet6.1%
Abilities
- 97.3%
- 2.7%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD13.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA8.7%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA7.1%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA7.0%
These 4 cover 36.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Raichu-Alola23.0%
Farigiraf19.8%
Golisopod-Mega15.9%
Indeedee-F15.6%
Sneasler13.2%
Incineroar10.8%
Moves
- Rising Voltage84.6%
- Protect75.3%
- Scald50.6%
- Sucker Punch44.5%
- Recover14.9%
- Electroweb14.1%
- Acupressure11.9%
- Discharge10.7%
Items
- Magnet27.6%
- Life Orb19.4%
- Electric Seed15.1%
- Terrain Extender7.3%
- Sitrus Berry5.1%
- Rocky Helmet4.5%
Abilities
- 97.3%
- 2.7%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD18.8%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA10.6%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA10.0%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA5.5%
These 4 cover 44.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Farigiraf25.4%
- Raichu-Alola24.1%
- Golisopod-Mega18.6%
- Indeedee-F17.3%
- Sneasler16.9%
- Incineroar14.3%
Moves
- Rising Voltage84.6%
- Protect74.2%
- Scald58.6%
- Sucker Punch47.2%
- Recover14.4%
- Thunderbolt12.4%
- Electroweb11.5%
- Acupressure10.5%
Items
- Magnet28.5%
- Life Orb22.6%
- Electric Seed11.8%
- Sitrus Berry10.7%
- Terrain Extender5.1%
Eject Button4.9%
Abilities
- 92.2%
- 7.8%
Stat Points
- Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD18.5%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA12.2%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA11.4%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA5.3%
These 4 cover 47.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Farigiraf29.9%
- Sneasler22.8%
- Raichu-Alola22.8%
- Golisopod-Mega21.3%
- Indeedee-F18.7%
- Incineroar17.9%
Moves
- Rising Voltage68.5%
- Scald68.2%
- Protect58.0%
- Sucker Punch35.6%
- Thunderbolt27.2%
- Rain Dance26.0%
- Pain Split19.6%
- Thunder Wave11.9%
Items
- Sitrus Berry26.7%
- Life Orb21.3%
- Magnet19.4%
- Electric Seed11.5%
- Air Balloon5.7%
- Terrain Extender5.0%
Abilities
- 75.2%
- 24.8%
Stat Points
- 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%
These 4 cover 50.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Sneasler34.9%
Kingambit26.7%
Basculegion25.9%- Farigiraf24.8%
Froslass-Mega24.1%
Armarouge23.3%
0.6% of teams · rank #139 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 802 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #140 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 432 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #151 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 35 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #128 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 3 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 3 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.6%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.5%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.4%
Moves
- Rising Voltage56.5%
- Memento53.4%
- Scald37.8%
- Spikes37.1%
- Recover33.4%
- Toxic Spikes30.7%
- Sucker Punch25.1%
- Protect15.6%
Items
- Terrain Extender44.4%
- Air Balloon13.4%
- Electric Seed5.0%
- Eject Button5.0%
Focus Sash4.9%
Shuca Berry4.8%
Abilities
- 98.4%
- 1.6%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA14.6%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD10.7%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD8.0%
- Calm 32 HP / 18 Def / 16 SpD6.7%
These 4 cover 40.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
Blastoise-Mega25.7%- Raichu-Alola21.8%
- Sneasler15.4%
- Golisopod-Mega13.3%
Lucario-Mega-Z13.3%
Salamence-Mega13.0%
Moves
- Memento64.7%
- Rising Voltage54.9%
- Spikes47.0%
- Toxic Spikes40.1%
- Scald33.1%
- Recover27.5%
- Sucker Punch27.0%
- Self-Destruct17.7%
Items
- Terrain Extender53.1%
- Air Balloon11.3%
- Electric Seed5.8%
- Focus Sash5.3%
- Rocky Helmet4.0%
- Shuca Berry3.8%
Abilities
- 98.7%
- 1.3%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD18.7%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA14.8%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def8.7%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD8.2%
These 4 cover 50.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Blastoise-Mega31.7%
- Sneasler23.7%
Ninetales-Alola22.6%
Archaludon21.4%- Raichu-Alola19.0%
Scolipede-Mega15.9%
Moves
- Memento63.6%
- Rising Voltage59.1%
- Recover51.0%
- Scald47.0%
- Toxic Spikes43.9%
- Spikes34.2%
- Pain Split17.6%
- Liquidation15.9%
Items
- Terrain Extender52.1%
- Electric Seed20.3%
- Air Balloon7.9%
- Rocky Helmet5.2%
- Focus Sash5.2%
- Life Orb3.6%
Abilities
- 99.2%
- 0.8%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA18.9%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD18.7%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD15.9%
- Impish 32 Def / 2 SpA / 32 SpD11.7%
These 4 cover 65.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Raichu-Alola31.4%
- Golisopod-Mega26.6%
- Salamence-Mega19.8%
- Archaludon18.7%
- Sneasler18.7%
Chandelure-Mega16.2%
Moves
- Rising Voltage66.5%
- Recover54.3%
- Toxic Spikes51.7%
- Memento49.5%
- Scald45.1%
- Liquidation35.6%
- Pain Split32.6%
- Zing Zap30.3%
Items
- Terrain Extender45.5%
- Electric Seed37.7%
- Life Orb5.9%
- Rocky Helmet4.9%
- Air Balloon2.6%
- Focus Sash1.5%
Abilities
- 99.9%
- 0.1%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD37.0%
- Impish 32 Def / 2 SpA / 32 SpD29.7%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD14.9%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA5.7%
These 4 cover 87.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Chandelure-Mega35.9%
Wigglytuff35.9%
Medicham-Mega35.9%
Glaceon35.9%
Noivern35.9%- Salamence-Mega35.8%
0.5% of teams · rank #153 · Singles · about 1,443 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #162 · Singles · about 610 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #181 · Singles · about 58 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
Moves
- Rising Voltage63.9%
- Spikes49.2%
- Scald48.4%
- Recover45.5%
- Memento31.4%
- Sucker Punch27.6%
- Toxic Spikes23.4%
- Thunder Wave19.2%
Items
- Terrain Extender61.2%
- Electric Seed8.9%
- Magnet7.1%
- Air Balloon6.6%
- Rocky Helmet4.1%
Leftovers3.9%
Abilities
- 94.8%
- 5.2%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA18.3%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD13.8%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD10.0%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA5.4%
These 4 cover 47.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
Raichu-Mega-Y33.5%- Sneasler26.2%
- Raichu-Alola17.8%
Hatterene15.3%
Corviknight14.3%
Pawmot12.7%
Moves
- Rising Voltage65.1%
- Spikes60.2%
- Scald56.8%
- Recover47.4%
- Memento32.0%
- Sucker Punch26.7%
- Toxic Spikes20.8%
- Thunder Wave13.3%
Items
- Terrain Extender67.6%
- Magnet9.1%
- Air Balloon4.8%
- Life Orb4.7%
- Electric Seed4.2%
- Leftovers3.2%
Abilities
- 96.5%
- 3.5%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA21.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD18.2%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA8.4%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD6.1%
These 4 cover 54.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Raichu-Mega-Y34.6%
- Sneasler33.8%
- Hatterene23.7%
- Raichu-Alola18.9%
- Corviknight16.0%
Excadrill14.3%
Moves
- Rising Voltage86.6%
- Scald74.7%
- Spikes66.7%
- Recover45.9%
- Memento37.3%
- Toxic Spikes22.2%
- Sucker Punch13.6%
- Thunder Wave10.5%
Items
- Terrain Extender81.3%
- Air Balloon3.2%
- Magnet3.0%
- Rocky Helmet2.9%
- Leftovers2.5%
- Electric Seed1.8%
Abilities
- 98.1%
- 1.9%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD29.9%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA22.7%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD14.0%
- Quiet 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpA3.7%
These 4 cover 70.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Hatterene42.3%
Hawlucha36.1%- Raichu-Alola31.8%
Metagross-Mega26.9%- Sneasler26.0%
- Kingambit24.7%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
1.0% of teams · rank #96 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.6%
- 1500 weighting0.8%
- 1630 weighting1.0%
- 1760 weighting1.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Spikes98.2%
- Memento92.6%
- Thunder Wave91.7%
- Scald88.9%
- Discharge16.8%
- Recover6.8%
- Toxic Spikes2.3%
- Sucker Punch1.4%
- Rain Dance0.6%
- Zing Zap0.2%
Items
Heavy-Duty BootsAbilities
- 99.8%
- 0.2%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD92.8%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA2.5%
- Relaxed 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD1.4%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD1.3%
- Timid 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe0.9%
Tera types
- Water86.0%
- Ghost12.9%
- Flying0.9%
- Electric0.3%
Common teammates
Iron Jugulis96.0%
Iron Leaves95.7%- Hawlucha84.0%
Tinkaton80.9%
Mamoswine64.1%
Swampert12.1%
Donphan10.3%
Skarmory8.8%
0.6% of teams · rank #104 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Nature
- Relaxed
- EVs
- 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD
- Tera Type
- Poison
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1630 weighting0.6%
- 1760 weighting1.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Discharge99.9%
- Toxic Spikes93.9%
- Spikes79.1%
- Memento61.5%
- Scald36.8%
- Recover28.6%
- Thunderbolt0.1%
- Liquidation0.1%
- Fury Attack0.1%
- Poison Jab0.1%
Items
- Terrain Extender99.9%
- Life Orb0.1%
- Leftovers0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Relaxed 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD59.6%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD40.4%
- Brave 52 HP / 136 Atk / 84 Def / 148 SpA / 88 SpD0.1%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD0%
Tera types
- Poison47.7%
- Water40.4%
- Ghost11.9%
- Flying0.1%
Hitmonlee
Raikou
Espeon
Sceptile
Tsareena
Drifblim0.5% of teams · rank #147 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1630 weighting0.5%
- 1760 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Spikes92.6%
- Memento67.2%
- Thunder Wave57.3%
- Supercell Slam46.9%
- Discharge36.1%
- Toxic Spikes34.2%
- Sucker Punch18.5%
- Scald15.9%
- Recover13.2%
- Zing Zap7.2%
Items
- Terrain Extender97.1%
- Leftovers1.1%
Custap Berry0.7%- Air Balloon0.5%
- Focus Sash0.5%
- Rocky Helmet0.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD30.3%
- Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def16.9%
- Impish 252 HP / 188 Def / 68 SpD12.9%
- Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD11.8%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD8.1%
Common teammates
Rotom-Wash83.2%
Regieleki71.9%
Iron Hands69.3%
Raging Bolt64.2%
Oricorio-Pom-Pom45.8%
Zapdos40.3%
Iron Thorns38.5%
Magnezone27.3%
0.2% of teams · rank #142 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.3%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1695 weighting0.2%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Spikes86.0%
- Scald75.7%
- Discharge53.9%
- Memento47.3%
- Thunder Wave42.1%
- Recover36.6%
- Sucker Punch23.8%
- Spark12.2%
- Supercell Slam8.4%
- Toxic Spikes7.1%
Items
- Terrain Extender98.3%
- Eject Button0.9%
Choice Band0.5%- Leftovers0.1%
- Focus Sash0.1%
- Air Balloon0%
Abilities
- 99.8%
- 0.2%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD53.2%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 188 Def / 68 SpD12.2%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD7.5%
- Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def3.9%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA3.9%
Tera types
- Water36.6%
- Ghost27.2%
- Dark19.9%
- Electric10.4%
Common teammates
Iron Valiant72.5%
Iron Moth69.6%
Iron Treads61.8%- Iron Hands59.3%
- Raging Bolt32.4%
Dragonite31.3%- Raichu-Alola23.7%
- Iron Jugulis22.2%
0.1% of teams · rank #168 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
- Tera Type
- Dark
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Spikes99.9%
- Sucker Punch89.0%
- Recover83.9%
- Supercell Slam82.6%
- Discharge17.3%
- Toxic Spikes13.8%
- Scald6.2%
- Thunder Wave3.5%
- Memento3.5%
- Zing Zap0.1%
Items
- Terrain Extender99.9%
- Leftovers0.1%
Assault Vest0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def82.7%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD6.4%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA6.2%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD4.2%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA0.5%
Tera types
- Dark82.6%
- Electric7.4%
- Flying6.4%
- Ghost3.5%
Common teammates
- Raichu-Alola98.3%
- Iron Thorns93.6%
- Regieleki88.4%
- Pawmot84.0%
Lanturn82.5%
Cresselia6.4%
Oricorio-Sensu6.4%
Cyclizar6.4%
0.1% of teams · rank #203 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Nature
- Relaxed
- EVs
- 252 HP / 164 Def / 92 SpD
- Tera Type
- Electric
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.0%
- 1500 weighting0.7%
- 1695 weighting0.1%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Thunder Wave51.6%
- Recover43.1%
- Thunderbolt40.9%
- Spikes31.0%
- Pain Split28.9%
- Liquidation28.1%
- Zing Zap27.2%
- Electroweb25.7%
- Scald21.6%
- Memento18.7%
Items
- Terrain Extender47.3%
- Leftovers31.6%
- Air Balloon4.0%
- Electric Seed3.4%
Covert Cloak2.5%- Rocky Helmet2.5%
Abilities
- 96.9%
- 3.1%
EV spreads
- Relaxed 252 HP / 164 Def / 92 SpD27.2%
- Sassy 252 HP / 112 Atk / 144 SpD19.1%
- Quiet 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpA7.2%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA6.0%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD5.6%
Tera types
- Electric33.9%
- Grass27.8%
- Water27.5%
- Flying7.7%
Common teammates
Iron Bundle51.3%- Iron Hands45.7%
- Incineroar33.3%
- Iron Valiant30.8%
- Ninetales-Alola28.3%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame28.3%
Amoonguss26.4%
Iron Boulder23.3%
0.1% of teams · rank #190 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Terrain Extender
- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Electric
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Memento93.5%
- Spikes57.6%
- Thunder Wave53.8%
- Recover46.8%
- Scald43.7%
- Discharge41.6%
- Sucker Punch24.2%
- Pain Split16.7%
- Substitute6.1%
- Toxic Spikes5.1%
Items
- Terrain Extender72.5%
- Focus Sash27.2%
- Leftovers0.2%
- Rocky Helmet0.1%
Choice Scarf0%- Life Orb0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD46.1%
- Impish 252 Def / 252 SpD23.2%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA11.4%
- Bold 252 HP / 140 Def / 20 SpA / 96 SpD10.8%
- Timid 156 Spe3.9%
Tera types
- Electric48.4%
- Fairy39.9%
- Flying10.9%
- Water0.8%
Common teammates
- Iron Valiant40.7%
Zekrom38.6%
Arceus-Ground38.6%
Zacian-Crowned36.3%- Regieleki35.4%
Koraidon33.8%
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane29.9%- Iron Bundle24.5%
Evolution
Pincurchin does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 14
| 1 | PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 10 | Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 15 | Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 20 | Spark30% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 35 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 40 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Zing Zap30% chance to make the target flinch. | Electric | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 60 | Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon. | Electric | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 38
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM23 | Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1. | Electric | Spec | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM45 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM72 | Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target. | Electric | Spec | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM83 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM90 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM91 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM166 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM173 | Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM188 | Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM202 | Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM209 | Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1. | Water | Spec | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| TM210 | Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses. | Electric | Phys | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| TM211 | Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Electric | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 2
| Egg | MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 5 |
No moves match those filters.
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
- —
It stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours.
ShieldIt 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.