Sinistcha counters

Gen 9 Inheritance · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

Sinistcha
#1013 Sinistcha
GrassGhost
USAGE 3.8% #44
ABILITYWind Rider
BASE STATS
HP 71
ATK 60
DEF 106
SPA 121
SPD 80
SPE 70
BST508
TYPE MATCHUPS
2×
FireIceFlyingGhostDark
½×
WaterElectricGrassGround
0×
NormalFighting
Moves
Shadow Ball 57.9% Spikes 52.6% Strength Sap 35.9% Rapid Spin 34.8% Giga Drain 32.3% Calm Mind 29.0% Stored Power 28.4% Synthesis 23.0%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots 34.8% Leftovers 29.8% Colbur Berry 22.7% Rocky Helmet 12.4% Focus Sash 0.1% Life Orb 0.1% Sitrus Berry 0.0% Salac Berry 0.0%
Abilities
Wind Rider34.8%Triage28.5%Pressure15.1%Unaware12.2%Water Compaction4.8%Water Absorb2.8%Effect Spore0.6%Heatproof0.6%
Common Teammates
Goodra-Hisui61.5%Kingambit47.4%Moltres39.0%Snorlax34.2%Slither Wing34.2%Landorus-Therian28.6%Deoxys-Speed28.5%Darkrai28.5%
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Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

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Ranked #44 with 3.77% usage. Sorted by reliability score.