Garganacl

Garganacl

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 02/01/2026 01:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.00%
Usage Rate
44.68%
Win Rate
36.11%
Lead Rate
61.80%
Selection Rate
1220
Avg Rating
911
Total Games
407
Wins
504
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

Garganacl Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Garganacl currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 44.7% win rate. This data represents 45,421 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/18/2026 to 01/26/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 Salt Cure used in 42.5% of battles. Recover demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.9% While Salt Cure is the most popular choice, Recover shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Grimmsnarl, Incineroar, and Gastrodon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ogerpon-Wellspring, achieving a 62.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Sinistcha, Dondozo, and Ninetales-Alola, while caution is advised against Roaring Moon, Urshifu-*, and Chien-Pao. Particularly effective against Sinistcha with a 62.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Garganacl 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 Garganacl
221 games
42.1% Win
0.5% appear
198 games
47.0% Win
0.4% appear
181 games
48.1% Win
0.4% appear
159 games
43.4% Win
0.3% appear
139 games
42.5% Win
0.3% appear
129 games
62.0% Win
0.3% appear
112 games
39.3% Win
0.2% appear
95 games
54.7% Win
0.2% appear
95 games
47.4% Win
0.2% appear
94 games
46.8% Win
0.2% appear
86 games
48.8% Win
0.2% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.2% appear
82 games
52.4% Win
0.2% appear
77 games
54.5% Win
0.2% appear
72 games
43.1% Win
0.2% appear
67 games
53.7% Win
0.1% appear
63 games
52.4% Win
0.1% appear
61 games
59.0% Win
0.1% appear
61 games
42.6% Win
0.1% appear
59 games
40.7% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Garganacl
368 games
42.9% Win
0.81% appear
354 games
45.5% Win
0.78% appear
217 games
41.5% Win
0.48% appear
213 games
44.1% Win
0.47% appear
211 games
44.5% Win
0.46% appear
207 games
43.5% Win
0.46% appear
187 games
41.2% Win
0.41% appear
167 games
35.9% Win
0.37% appear
162 games
41.4% Win
0.36% appear
136 games
45.6% Win
0.30% appear
121 games
48.8% Win
0.27% appear
104 games
34.6% Win
0.23% appear
96 games
38.5% Win
0.21% appear
96 games
46.9% Win
0.21% appear
87 games
35.6% Win
0.19% appear
84 games
35.7% Win
0.18% appear
84 games
46.4% Win
0.18% appear
72 games
40.3% Win
0.16% appear
72 games
36.1% Win
0.16% appear
66 games
42.4% Win
0.15% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Garganacl
129 games
62.0% Win
0.28% appear
44 games
61.4% Win
0.10% appear
61 games
59.0% Win
0.13% appear
95 games
54.7% Win
0.21% appear
77 games
54.5% Win
0.17% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.19% appear
67 games
53.7% Win
0.15% appear
63 games
52.4% Win
0.14% appear
82 games
52.4% Win
0.18% appear
53 games
50.9% Win
0.12% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Garganacl
48 games
25.0% Win
0.11% appear
52 games
36.5% Win
0.11% appear
51 games
37.2% Win
0.11% appear
54 games
38.9% Win
0.12% appear
112 games
39.3% Win
0.25% appear
57 games
40.4% Win
0.13% appear
59 games
40.7% Win
0.13% appear
44 games
40.9% Win
0.10% appear
221 games
42.1% Win
0.49% appear
57 games
42.1% Win
0.13% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Garganacl performs well against
45 games
62.2% Win
0.10% appear
44 games
52.3% Win
0.10% appear
51 games
51.0% Win
0.11% appear
121 games
48.8% Win
0.27% appear
53 games
47.2% Win
0.12% appear
64 games
46.9% Win
0.14% appear
96 games
46.9% Win
0.21% appear
47 games
46.8% Win
0.10% appear
84 games
46.4% Win
0.18% appear
136 games
45.6% Win
0.30% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Garganacl
51 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear
104 games
34.6% Win
0.23% appear
87 games
35.6% Win
0.19% appear
84 games
35.7% Win
0.18% appear
167 games
35.9% Win
0.37% appear
72 games
36.1% Win
0.16% appear
65 games
36.9% Win
0.14% appear
96 games
38.5% Win
0.21% appear
56 games
39.3% Win
0.12% appear
72 games
40.3% Win
0.16% appear