Garchomp

Garchomp

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 01/15/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.40%
Usage Rate
45.55%
Win Rate
30.39%
Lead Rate
64.32%
Selection Rate
1225
Avg Rating
1833
Total Games
834
Wins
999
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

Garchomp Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Garchomp currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 1.4% usage rate and 45.6% win rate. This data represents 65,255 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/01/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Earthquake used in 23.6% of battles. Breaking Swipe demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.8% While Earthquake is the most popular choice, Breaking Swipe shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Tyranitar, Tornadus, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ogerpon-Cornerstone, achieving a 57.3% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Sinistcha, Walking Wake, and Lilligant-Hisui, while caution is advised against Landorus-Therian, Regidrago, and Iron Crown. Particularly effective against Sinistcha with a 57.1% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Garchomp currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Garchomp
485 games
47.8% Win
0.7% appear
433 games
49.0% Win
0.7% appear
412 games
43.9% Win
0.6% appear
403 games
46.1% Win
0.6% appear
282 games
46.8% Win
0.4% appear
260 games
44.2% Win
0.4% appear
209 games
48.3% Win
0.3% appear
202 games
42.1% Win
0.3% appear
187 games
42.8% Win
0.3% appear
171 games
48.0% Win
0.3% appear
161 games
57.1% Win
0.2% appear
148 games
48.6% Win
0.2% appear
147 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
145 games
49.0% Win
0.2% appear
144 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
134 games
46.3% Win
0.2% appear
134 games
50.8% Win
0.2% appear
128 games
46.9% Win
0.2% appear
121 games
40.5% Win
0.2% appear
117 games
39.3% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Garchomp
702 games
45.6% Win
1.08% appear
676 games
43.2% Win
1.04% appear
443 games
41.5% Win
0.68% appear
427 games
40.8% Win
0.65% appear
402 games
43.5% Win
0.62% appear
386 games
40.4% Win
0.59% appear
344 games
44.5% Win
0.53% appear
325 games
48.6% Win
0.50% appear
302 games
40.4% Win
0.46% appear
301 games
40.5% Win
0.46% appear
295 games
43.0% Win
0.45% appear
253 games
41.5% Win
0.39% appear
224 games
40.2% Win
0.34% appear
219 games
49.3% Win
0.34% appear
214 games
44.9% Win
0.33% appear
208 games
52.9% Win
0.32% appear
188 games
46.8% Win
0.29% appear
173 games
47.4% Win
0.27% appear
167 games
49.7% Win
0.26% appear
149 games
46.3% Win
0.23% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Garchomp
96 games
57.3% Win
0.15% appear
161 games
57.1% Win
0.25% appear
66 games
54.5% Win
0.10% appear
76 games
52.6% Win
0.12% appear
134 games
50.8% Win
0.21% appear
144 games
50.0% Win
0.22% appear
433 games
49.0% Win
0.66% appear
145 games
49.0% Win
0.22% appear
148 games
48.6% Win
0.23% appear
209 games
48.3% Win
0.32% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Garchomp
112 games
37.5% Win
0.17% appear
105 games
38.1% Win
0.16% appear
117 games
39.3% Win
0.18% appear
101 games
39.6% Win
0.15% appear
121 games
40.5% Win
0.19% appear
114 games
41.2% Win
0.17% appear
202 games
42.1% Win
0.31% appear
96 games
42.7% Win
0.15% appear
187 games
42.8% Win
0.29% appear
147 games
42.9% Win
0.23% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Garchomp performs well against
63 games
57.1% Win
0.10% appear
76 games
56.6% Win
0.12% appear
63 games
55.6% Win
0.10% appear
69 games
53.6% Win
0.11% appear
68 games
52.9% Win
0.10% appear
208 games
52.9% Win
0.32% appear
62 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear
167 games
49.7% Win
0.26% appear
131 games
49.6% Win
0.20% appear
105 games
49.5% Win
0.16% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Garchomp
90 games
34.4% Win
0.14% appear
91 games
36.3% Win
0.14% appear
79 games
36.7% Win
0.12% appear
86 games
37.2% Win
0.13% appear
115 games
38.3% Win
0.18% appear
63 games
39.7% Win
0.10% appear
70 games
40.0% Win
0.11% appear
224 games
40.2% Win
0.34% appear
302 games
40.4% Win
0.46% appear
386 games
40.4% Win
0.59% appear