Dondozo

Dondozo

Tier C VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 04/04/2026 10:19 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

5.28%
Usage Rate
52.13%
Win Rate
18.05%
Lead Rate
71.29%
Selection Rate
1289
Avg Rating
15410
Total Games
8033
Wins
7377
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Dondozo Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Dondozo currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 5.3% usage rate and 52.1% win rate. This data represents 145,797 games analyzed over 60 days from 02/28/2026 to 04/02/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Protect used in 30.1% of battles. Earthquake demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.3% Both Protect and Earthquake are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Tatsugiri, Flutter Mane, and Dragonite in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Moltres-Galar, achieving a 61.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Sableye, Araquanid, and Regieleki, while caution is advised against Oranguru, Garganacl, and Articuno. Particularly effective against Sableye with a 61.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Dondozo offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Dondozo
10271 games
52.5% Win
7.0% appear
4557 games
55.5% Win
3.1% appear
4146 games
54.4% Win
2.8% appear
3355 games
55.5% Win
2.3% appear
2955 games
55.8% Win
2.0% appear
2683 games
55.9% Win
1.8% appear
2533 games
50.9% Win
1.7% appear
2001 games
53.8% Win
1.4% appear
1576 games
52.4% Win
1.1% appear
1571 games
49.5% Win
1.1% appear
1563 games
55.5% Win
1.1% appear
1397 games
49.8% Win
1.0% appear
1371 games
49.8% Win
0.9% appear
1284 games
53.7% Win
0.9% appear
1196 games
50.4% Win
0.8% appear
1171 games
47.0% Win
0.8% appear
1138 games
55.8% Win
0.8% appear
1115 games
49.8% Win
0.8% appear
975 games
48.6% Win
0.7% appear
950 games
54.1% Win
0.7% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Dondozo
5669 games
51.3% Win
3.89% appear
5297 games
49.8% Win
3.63% appear
3408 games
52.8% Win
2.34% appear
3296 games
50.1% Win
2.26% appear
3086 games
52.0% Win
2.12% appear
2909 games
51.1% Win
2.00% appear
2689 games
48.0% Win
1.84% appear
2604 games
50.1% Win
1.79% appear
2261 games
48.9% Win
1.55% appear
2244 games
51.7% Win
1.54% appear
2120 games
52.3% Win
1.45% appear
2096 games
54.2% Win
1.44% appear
2008 games
52.6% Win
1.38% appear
2001 games
51.0% Win
1.37% appear
1778 games
50.7% Win
1.22% appear
1549 games
51.1% Win
1.06% appear
1500 games
51.4% Win
1.03% appear
1473 games
51.7% Win
1.01% appear
1473 games
52.2% Win
1.01% appear
1341 games
50.9% Win
0.92% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Dondozo
164 games
61.0% Win
0.11% appear
823 games
60.4% Win
0.56% appear
301 games
60.1% Win
0.21% appear
362 games
57.5% Win
0.25% appear
857 games
57.1% Win
0.59% appear
174 games
56.9% Win
0.12% appear
2683 games
55.9% Win
1.84% appear
2955 games
55.8% Win
2.03% appear
1138 games
55.8% Win
0.78% appear
3355 games
55.5% Win
2.30% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Dondozo
176 games
39.2% Win
0.12% appear
216 games
44.9% Win
0.15% appear
261 games
45.2% Win
0.18% appear
272 games
46.0% Win
0.19% appear
267 games
46.1% Win
0.18% appear
291 games
46.4% Win
0.20% appear
331 games
46.5% Win
0.23% appear
1171 games
47.0% Win
0.80% appear
355 games
47.3% Win
0.24% appear
205 games
47.3% Win
0.14% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Dondozo performs well against
167 games
61.7% Win
0.11% appear
168 games
61.3% Win
0.12% appear
183 games
60.1% Win
0.13% appear
195 games
60.0% Win
0.13% appear
278 games
59.7% Win
0.19% appear
347 games
59.4% Win
0.24% appear
446 games
59.0% Win
0.31% appear
182 games
58.8% Win
0.12% appear
207 games
58.0% Win
0.14% appear
545 games
57.2% Win
0.37% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Dondozo
171 games
44.4% Win
0.12% appear
161 games
44.7% Win
0.11% appear
462 games
44.8% Win
0.32% appear
174 games
45.4% Win
0.12% appear
365 games
46.0% Win
0.25% appear
157 games
47.1% Win
0.11% appear
450 games
47.3% Win
0.31% appear
356 games
47.5% Win
0.24% appear
817 games
47.9% Win
0.56% appear
2689 games
48.0% Win
1.84% appear