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Corviknight

Corviknight

FLYINGSTEEL
HP
98
Atk
87
Def
105
SpA
53
SpD
85
Spe
67

Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • FIRE2x

Best Nature

Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical18.5%
  2. TailwindFLYINGStatus14.8%
  3. RoostFLYINGStatus14.2%
  4. Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical12.4%

Best Ability / Item

Mirror ArmorLeftoversLeftovers
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Brave Bird

    FLYPhysical120 BP

    The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    18.48%
  • #2

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    14.81%
  • #3

    Roost

    FLYStatus

    The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.

    14.21%
  • #4

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    12.40%
  • #5

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    11.10%
  • #6

    Bulk Up

    FIGStatus

    The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.

    9.17%
  • #7

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    7.16%
  • #8

    Iron Defense

    STEStatus

    The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

    5.90%
  • #9

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    1.42%
  • #10

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    1.26%
  • #11

    Other

    4.09%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    9.41%
  • #2

    Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

    8.51%
  • #3

    Impish 32/0/32/0/2/0

    4.07%
  • #4

    Careful 27/11/1/0/5/22

    3.70%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    3.07%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/13/0/0/13/8

    2.75%
  • #7

    Careful 32/0/2/0/32/0

    2.49%
  • #8

    Calm 32/0/2/0/32/0

    2.24%
  • #9

    Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0

    1.67%
  • #10

    Adamant 32/4/9/0/5/16

    1.43%
  • #11

    Other

    60.66%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Mirror Armor

    Bounces back only the stat-lowering effects that the Pokémon receives.

    89.76%
  • #2

    Pressure

    Puts other Pokémon under pressure, causing them to expend more PP to use their moves.

    6.67%
  • #3

    Unnerve

    Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

    3.58%

Top Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    67.44%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    12.90%
  • #3
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.

    7.83%
  • #4
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

    Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    1.78%
  • #5
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    1.37%
  • #6
    Wacan Berry

    Wacan Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Electric-type attack to halve the damage.

    1.28%
  • #7
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    1.19%
  • #8
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    1.00%
  • #9
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    0.79%
  • #10
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    0.74%
  • #11

    Other

    3.68%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.36%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.89%
  • #3
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.24%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.16%
  • #5
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.94%
  • #6
    ExcadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.60%
  • #7
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.39%
  • #8
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.30%
  • #9
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.25%
  • #10
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.09%
  • #11

    Other

    52.78%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Corviknight in the current VGC format?

**To use Corviknight effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Flying/Steel type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Corviknight appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Corviknight fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Mirror Armor, Leftovers and Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0. Its frequent moves include Brave Bird, Tailwind, Roost, Body Press, Iron Head, and Bulk Up. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Corviknight has important weaknesses to electric 2x, fire 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Garchomp, Sinistcha, Tyranitar-Mega, Incineroar, and Rotom-Wash appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Corviknight. Open the Corviknight teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Corviknight with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Corviknight in VGC

What is the best moveset for Corviknight?

The best moveset for Corviknight in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Brave Bird, Tailwind, Roost, Body Press.

How to counter Corviknight in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Corviknight can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (electric 2x, fire 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Corviknight?

The best item for Corviknight is typically Leftovers, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Corviknight come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon