Pincurchin (#0871) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP48108–155206–300

Atk10195–168186–331

Def9590–161175–317

SpA9186–157168–309

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe1518–7331–141

Total435Higher than 47% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×

Abilities

Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Electric SurgeHidden ability
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Electric Terrain.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

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%) · Electric Surge (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%) · Electric Surge (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.

0.98% of teams · rank #96 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Terrain Extender
Ability: Electric Surge
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Tera Type: Water

Spikes
Memento
Thunder Wave
Scald

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

Usage by rating

All players0.64%
Rated 1500+0.78%
Rated 1630+0.98%
Rated 1760+1.08%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.98%

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

Terrain Extender99.9%
Leftovers0.1%
Eject Button0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%
Focus Sash0%
Air Balloon0%

Abilities

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%
Ghost12.9%
Flying0.9%
Electric0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

Pincurchin does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

5Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

10ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

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

20SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

25Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

30RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

35CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

40Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

45Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

50Zing ZapHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys80100%10

55AcupressureRaises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.NormalStatus——30

60DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM188ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 2

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Sea Urchin Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 152
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 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