What is the best moveset for Pangoro in Pokémon Champions?

The most popular moveset for Pangoro in Doubles (Current) includes Darkest Lariat, Knock Off, Protect, Close Combat.

What nature should Pangoro use?

Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Pangoro in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.

What held item does Pangoro run?

Life Orb is the most popular held item for Pangoro in Doubles (Current).

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Pangoro

Daunting Pokémon

From the slight twitches of its bamboo leaf, it deduces its opponent’s movements. It’s eager to tussle but kindhearted toward its companions.

Abilities: Iron Fist, Mold Breaker, Scrappy

Format

Recommended build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Pangoro build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Darkest Lariat, Knock Off, Protect, and Close Combat holding Life Orb with an Adamant nature.

Darkest Lariat45.6%

DarkPhysical85 Pow10 PP

Ignores the target’s stat modifiers.

Knock Off42.6%

DarkPhysical65 Pow20 PP

Target drops its held item.

Protect39.1%

NormalStatus— Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Close Combat38.8%

FightingPhysical120 Pow5 PP

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

Item24.0%

Life Orb

Boosts move power at the cost of some HP after each damaging attack.

Nature45.3%

Adamant

+Atk -SpA

Ability66.1%

Scrappy

Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.

Competitive usage

Top moves

1Darkest Lariat45.6%
2Knock Off42.6%
3Protect39.1%
4Close Combat38.8%
5Drain Punch30.3%
6Bullet Punch29.3%
7Ice Punch24.3%
8Storm Throw16.7%

Held items

1Life Orb24.0%
2Focus Sash15.7%
3Expert Belt10.6%
4Black Belt9.7%
5Roseli Berry7.9%
6Muscle Band5.8%
7Chople Berry3.9%
8Quick Claw3.8%

Teammates

1Farigiraf
2Sinistcha
3Mawile
4Incineroar
5Milotic
6Torkoal
7Whimsicott
8Charizard

Natures

1Adamant45.3%
2Brave44.0%
3Naughty3.3%
4Jolly2.4%
5Careful2.2%
6Impish1.7%
7Lonely0.3%
8Serious0.3%

Abilities

1Scrappy66.1%
2Iron Fist26.9%
3Mold Breaker7.0%

Frequently asked questions

What is the best moveset for Pangoro in Pokémon Champions?: The most popular moveset for Pangoro in Doubles (Current) includes Darkest Lariat, Knock Off, Protect, Close Combat.
What nature should Pangoro use?: Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Pangoro in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What held item does Pangoro run?: Life Orb is the most popular held item for Pangoro in Doubles (Current).