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Trevenant

Trevenant

GHOSTGRASS
HP
85
Atk
110
Def
76
SpA
65
SpD
82
Spe
56

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • GHOST2x
  • ICE2x

Best Nature

Sassy 31/3/0/0/32/0

Best Moveset

  1. Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus14.4%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus13.1%
  3. Horn LeechGRASSPhysical12.4%
  4. PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical8.9%

Best Ability / Item

HarvestSitrus BerrySitrus Berry
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Trevenant 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.

    14.44%
  • #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.

    13.05%
  • #3

    Horn Leech

    GRAPhysical75 BP

    The user drains the target's energy with its horns. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    12.43%
  • #4

    Poltergeist

    GHOPhysical110 BP

    The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

    8.88%
  • #5

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    8.76%
  • #6

    Wood Hammer

    GRAPhysical120 BP

    The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    8.03%
  • #7

    Ally Switch

    PSYStatus

    The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    6.41%
  • #8

    Forest’s Curse

    GRAStatus

    The user puts a forest curse on the target. This adds Grass type to the target's type.

    5.06%
  • #9

    Leech Seed

    GRAStatus

    A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

    4.79%
  • #10

    Phantom Force

    GHOPhysical90 BP

    The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

    3.55%
  • #11

    Other

    14.60%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Sassy 31/3/0/0/32/0

    6.62%
  • #2

    Careful 32/10/15/0/9/0

    6.55%
  • #3

    Careful 31/3/0/0/32/0

    5.04%
  • #4

    Careful 32/0/26/0/8/0

    3.74%
  • #5

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    3.70%
  • #6

    Brave 19/12/29/0/6/0

    3.05%
  • #7

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

    2.62%
  • #8

    Brave 31/32/0/0/3/0

    2.57%
  • #9

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

    2.21%
  • #10

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

    2.10%
  • #11

    Other

    61.80%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Harvest

    May create another Berry after one is used.

    78.79%
  • #2

    Frisk

    When it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon's held item.

    17.34%
  • #3

    Natural Cure

    The Pokémon's status conditions are cured when it switches out.

    3.87%

Top Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    76.75%
  • #2
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

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

    6.66%
  • #3
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    2.52%
  • #4
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

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

    2.37%
  • #5
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

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

    1.66%
  • #6
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

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

    1.54%
  • #7
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.

    1.40%
  • #8
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Held: Holder’s Speed is halved. Negates all Ground-type immunities, and makes Flying-types take neutral damage from Ground-type moves. Arena Trap. Spikes, and Toxic Spikes affect the holder.

    1.12%
  • #9
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    1.06%
  • #10
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

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

    0.90%
  • #11

    Other

    4.02%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.84%
  • #2
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.87%
  • #3
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.55%
  • #4
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.26%
  • #5
    ExcadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.65%
  • #6
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.97%
  • #7
    SylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.54%
  • #8
    HoundstoneHoundstone
    GHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.14%
  • #9
    Charizard-Mega-YCharizard-Mega-Y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.86%
  • #10
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.72%
  • #11

    Other

    55.60%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Trevenant in the current VGC format?

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

The most common build highlights Harvest, Sitrus Berry and Sassy 31/3/0/0/32/0. Its frequent moves include Trick Room, Protect, Horn Leech, Poltergeist, Will-O-Wisp, and Wood Hammer. 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, Trevenant has important weaknesses to dark 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ghost 2x, ice 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Torkoal, Incineroar, Tyranitar-Mega, Farigiraf, and Excadrill appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Trevenant in VGC

What is the best moveset for Trevenant?

The best moveset for Trevenant in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Trick Room, Protect, Horn Leech, Poltergeist.

How to counter Trevenant in Champions?

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

What is the best item for Trevenant?

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

Where does the competitive VGC data for Trevenant 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