Best Incineroar Build in Pokémon Champions: Competitive Guide

Are you looking for the best way to play Incineroar in Pokémon Champions? Here is our pick for the best build, including moves, stats, items, the most meta Pokémon synergies, and more to help you get the most value out of one of the strongest support Pokémon in the game.

Best Incineroar Stats, Moves, Natures, and Abilities in Pokémon Champions

Incineroar thrives as a disruptive pivot, controlling the pace of the game through Intimidate, Fake Out, and positioning tools. It fits into almost any team composition in Pokémon Champions and has been a mainstay in the competitive VGC meta.

Here are two suggested builds, along with everything else you need to know about using Incineroar.

Build 1: Standard Support Pivot

This build is centered around utility and keeping your team safe while disrupting opponents.

• Move 1: Fake Out
• Move 2: Flare Blitz
• Move 3: Parting Shot
• Move 4: Snarl

Nature: Careful (+Sp. Def | -Sp. Atk) | Ability: Intimidate

Best Stat Point Spread:

• HP – 32
• Defense – 16
• Sp. Def – 18

Build 2: Offensive Utility

This version trades some bulk for more offensive pressure and item disruption.

• Move 1: Fake Out
• Move 2: Flare Blitz
• Move 3: Knock Off
• Move 4: Protect

Nature: Adamant (+Atk | -Sp. Atk) | Ability: Intimidate

Best Stat Point Spread:

• HP – 14
• Attack – 20
• Defense – 16
• Sp. Def – 16

Best Items for Incineroar in Pokémon Champions

If you are playing a more defensive role, you want items that improve survivability and consistency.

• Build 1 Best Items: Leftovers or Sitrus Berry
• Build 2 Best Items: Assault Vest or Sitrus Berry

Best Pokémon Synergies to Pair with Incineroar in Pokémon Champions

Incineroar works best alongside Pokémon that benefit from positioning and damage mitigation.

Potential synergies include:

• Dragonite – Benefits from Intimidate and Fake Out to safely set up
• Garchomp – Benefits from reduced incoming damage and board control
• Mega Charizard Y – Good Sun Supporter

Potential Counters for Incineroar in Pokémon Champions

Incineroar struggles into strong Water, Ground, and Fighting pressure. Teams that ignore Intimidate or rely on special damage can reduce its overall value.

Potential counters include:

• Gyarados: Immune to Ground and pairs well offensively
• Garchomp – Strong Ground typing that threatens Incineroar directly
• Primarina – Special Water attacker that bypasses Intimidate

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