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Rabsca

Rabsca

BUGPSYCHIC
HP
75
Atk
50
Def
85
SpA
115
SpD
100
Spe
45
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Weaknesses

  • BUG2x
  • DARK2x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • GHOST2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Relaxed 32/0/14/0/20/0

Best Moveset

  1. Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus33.3%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus17.1%
  3. PsychicPSYCHICSpecial16.5%
  4. Bug BuzzBUGSpecial15.9%

Best Ability / Item

SynchronizeLeppa BerryLeppa Berry

Rabsca technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    33.27%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    17.08%
  • #3

    Psychic

    PSYSpecial90 BP

    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    16.49%
  • #4

    Bug Buzz

    BUGSpecial90 BP

    The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    15.88%
  • #5

    Memento

    DARStatus

    The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

    13.09%
  • #6

    Expanding Force

    PSYSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks the target with its psychic power. When the ground is Psychic Terrain, this move's power is boosted and it damages all opposing Pokémon.

    1.97%
  • #7

    Psychic Noise

    PSYSpecial75 BP

    The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.

    1.32%
  • #8

    Struggle Bug

    BUGSpecial50 BP

    The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

    0.28%
  • #9

    Leech Life

    BUGPhysical80 BP

    The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    0.19%
  • #10

    Skill Swap

    PSYStatus

    The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

    0.19%
  • #11

    Other

    0.24%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Relaxed 32/0/14/0/20/0

    39.35%
  • #2

    Brave 32/0/25/0/9/0

    39.13%
  • #3

    Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

    8.80%
  • #4

    Quiet 32/0/13/0/21/0

    5.91%
  • #5

    Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

    3.97%
  • #6

    Quiet 30/0/0/29/7/0

    1.41%
  • #7

    Hardy 32/2/0/32/0/0

    0.58%
  • #8

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

    0.43%
  • #9

    Hardy 10/0/17/23/16/0

    0.28%
  • #10

    Sassy 11/0/23/0/32/0

    0.14%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Synchronize

    If the Pokémon is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned by another Pokémon, that Pokémon will be inflicted with the same status condition.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Leppa Berry

    Leppa Berry

    Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.

    94.43%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    4.45%
  • #3
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

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

    1.12%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    AnnihilapeAnnihilape
    FIGGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    24.11%
  • #2
    HoundstoneHoundstone
    GHO
    TeamsBuilder
    24.11%
  • #3
    GarganaclGarganacl
    ROC
    TeamsBuilder
    12.09%
  • #4
    MetagrossMetagross
    STEPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    12.09%
  • #5
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    12.02%
  • #6
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.27%
  • #7
    ToxicroakToxicroak
    POIFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.14%
  • #8
    TinkatonTinkaton
    FAISTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.14%
  • #9
    ArmarougeArmarouge
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    1.82%
  • #10
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    1.22%
  • #11

    Other

    2.99%
Meta Discussion

What do you think of Rabsca in the current meta?

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How to use Rabsca in the current VGC format?

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

The most common build highlights Synchronize, Leppa Berry and Relaxed 32/0/14/0/20/0. Its frequent moves include Trick Room, Protect, Psychic, Bug Buzz, Memento, and Expanding Force. 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, Rabsca has important weaknesses to bug 2x, dark 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ghost 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Annihilape, Houndstone, Garganacl, Metagross, and Maushold appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rabsca in VGC

What is the best moveset for Rabsca?

The best moveset for Rabsca in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Trick Room, Protect, Psychic, Bug Buzz.

How to counter Rabsca in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Rabsca can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (bug 2x, dark 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ghost 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Rabsca?

The best item for Rabsca is typically Leppa Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Rabsca 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