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Glimmora

Glimmora

ROCKPOISON
HP
83
Atk
55
Def
90
SpA
130
SpD
81
Spe
86
Forms / Variants
Glimmora MegaGlimmora Mega

Weaknesses

  • GROUND4x
  • PSYCHIC2x
  • STEEL2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Power GemROCKSpecial24.0%
  2. Sludge BombPOISONSpecial22.7%
  3. Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial22.2%
  4. Spiky ShieldGRASSStatus21.4%

Best Ability / Item

Toxic DebrisFocus SashFocus Sash
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Power Gem

    ROCSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

    23.98%
  • #2

    Sludge Bomb

    POISpecial90 BP

    The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

    22.74%
  • #3

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    22.18%
  • #4

    Spiky Shield

    GRAStatus

    In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker that makes direct contact.

    21.43%
  • #5

    Mortal Spin

    POIPhysical30 BP

    The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also poisons opposing Pokémon.

    2.18%
  • #6

    Energy Ball

    GRASpecial90 BP

    The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    2.07%
  • #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.

    1.50%
  • #8

    Sludge Wave

    POISpecial95 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.

    0.96%
  • #9

    Toxic

    POIStatus

    A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

    0.66%
  • #10

    Stealth Rock

    ROCStatus

    The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

    0.61%
  • #11

    Other

    1.69%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    16.79%
  • #2

    Timid 1/0/0/32/1/32

    15.71%
  • #3

    Modest 1/0/1/32/0/32

    15.05%
  • #4

    Modest 1/0/0/32/1/32

    11.81%
  • #5

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    11.08%
  • #6

    Timid 1/0/1/32/0/32

    6.15%
  • #7

    Timid 0/0/0/32/2/32

    2.96%
  • #8

    Naive 0/2/0/32/0/32

    1.84%
  • #9

    Modest 11/0/0/32/0/23

    1.50%
  • #10

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    1.07%
  • #11

    Other

    16.04%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Toxic Debris

    Scatters poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team when the Pokémon takes damage from physical moves.

    97.16%
  • #2

    Corrosion

    The Pokémon can poison the target even if it's a Steel or Poison type.

    2.84%

Top Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    86.32%
  • #2
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    4.43%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

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

    3.36%
  • #4
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

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

    1.88%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

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

    1.28%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    1.24%
  • #7
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

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

    0.37%
  • #8
    Passho Berry

    Passho Berry

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

    0.17%
  • #9
    Hard Stone

    Hard Stone

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

    0.17%
  • #10
    Wise Glasses

    Wise Glasses

    Held: Boosts the damage of special moves used by the holder by 1/10 (10%).

    0.14%
  • #11

    Other

    0.64%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    13.20%
  • #2
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    12.19%
  • #3
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.64%
  • #4
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    8.26%
  • #5
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.94%
  • #6
    Delphox-MegaDelphox-Mega
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.38%
  • #7
    Charizard-Mega-YCharizard-Mega-Y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.19%
  • #8
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.77%
  • #9
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.02%
  • #10
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    1.91%
  • #11

    Other

    31.50%

Teams with Glimmora

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Tyranitar MegaGarchompStaraptor MegaMiloticGlimmoraSinistcha
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Delphox MegaGarchompKingambitStaraptor MegaWhimsicottGlimmora
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Glimmora

Why Mega Glimmora Is Taking Over the Pokémon Champions Meta

May 16, 2026

How to use Glimmora in the current VGC format?

**To use Glimmora effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Rock/Poison type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Glimmora 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 Glimmora fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Toxic Debris, Focus Sash and Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Power Gem, Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, Spiky Shield, Mortal Spin, and Energy Ball. 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, Glimmora has important weaknesses to ground 4x, psychic 2x, steel 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Whimsicott, Garchomp, Staraptor-Mega, Kingambit, and Basculegion appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Glimmora in VGC

What is the best moveset for Glimmora?

The best moveset for Glimmora in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Power Gem, Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, Spiky Shield.

How to counter Glimmora in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Glimmora can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ground 4x, psychic 2x, steel 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Glimmora?

The best item for Glimmora is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Glimmora 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