Gastrodon

Gastrodon

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

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

Battle Statistics

1.47%
Usage Rate
48.54%
Win Rate
12.73%
Lead Rate
56.08%
Selection Rate
1264
Avg Rating
1924
Total Games
934
Wins
990
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

Gastrodon Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Gastrodon currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 1.5% usage rate and 48.5% win rate. This data represents 65,255 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/01/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 Earth Power used in 23.1% of battles. Earth Power demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.9% This move's combination of high popularity and strong win rate makes it a staple choice for competitive play.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Flutter Mane, Incineroar, and Tyranitar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Landorus-Therian, achieving a 58.6% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Archaludon, Thundurus, and Annihilape, while caution is advised against Hatterene, Roaring Moon, and Ting-Lu. Particularly effective against Archaludon with a 59.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gastrodon maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gastrodon
475 games
51.0% Win
0.7% appear
409 games
50.1% Win
0.6% appear
333 games
51.4% Win
0.5% appear
308 games
50.3% Win
0.5% appear
299 games
51.2% Win
0.5% appear
295 games
49.1% Win
0.5% appear
264 games
53.8% Win
0.4% appear
227 games
56.0% Win
0.3% appear
226 games
48.2% Win
0.3% appear
222 games
48.6% Win
0.3% appear
209 games
49.3% Win
0.3% appear
198 games
54.5% Win
0.3% appear
181 games
43.6% Win
0.3% appear
164 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
141 games
51.8% Win
0.2% appear
140 games
58.6% Win
0.2% appear
139 games
44.6% Win
0.2% appear
137 games
51.8% Win
0.2% appear
136 games
46.3% Win
0.2% appear
135 games
43.7% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gastrodon
756 games
48.7% Win
1.16% appear
697 games
54.0% Win
1.07% appear
517 games
44.7% Win
0.79% appear
442 games
49.1% Win
0.68% appear
435 games
45.1% Win
0.67% appear
389 games
48.8% Win
0.60% appear
352 games
49.7% Win
0.54% appear
342 games
46.2% Win
0.52% appear
328 games
50.6% Win
0.50% appear
312 games
51.9% Win
0.48% appear
304 games
50.0% Win
0.47% appear
277 games
43.7% Win
0.42% appear
249 games
43.8% Win
0.38% appear
248 games
52.8% Win
0.38% appear
210 games
46.2% Win
0.32% appear
207 games
50.2% Win
0.32% appear
203 games
43.8% Win
0.31% appear
194 games
53.6% Win
0.30% appear
182 games
44.5% Win
0.28% appear
166 games
57.2% Win
0.25% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gastrodon
140 games
58.6% Win
0.21% appear
227 games
56.0% Win
0.35% appear
123 games
55.3% Win
0.19% appear
89 games
55.1% Win
0.14% appear
198 games
54.5% Win
0.30% appear
264 games
53.8% Win
0.40% appear
95 games
52.6% Win
0.15% appear
78 games
52.6% Win
0.12% appear
137 games
51.8% Win
0.21% appear
141 games
51.8% Win
0.22% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gastrodon
73 games
41.1% Win
0.11% appear
69 games
42.0% Win
0.11% appear
81 games
43.2% Win
0.12% appear
78 games
43.6% Win
0.12% appear
181 games
43.6% Win
0.28% appear
135 games
43.7% Win
0.21% appear
98 games
43.9% Win
0.15% appear
139 games
44.6% Win
0.21% appear
68 games
45.6% Win
0.10% appear
74 games
46.0% Win
0.11% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gastrodon performs well against
128 games
59.4% Win
0.20% appear
66 games
59.1% Win
0.10% appear
72 games
58.3% Win
0.11% appear
166 games
57.2% Win
0.25% appear
95 games
55.8% Win
0.15% appear
85 games
55.3% Win
0.13% appear
697 games
54.0% Win
1.07% appear
194 games
53.6% Win
0.30% appear
248 games
52.8% Win
0.38% appear
312 games
51.9% Win
0.48% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gastrodon
65 games
35.4% Win
0.10% appear
70 games
37.1% Win
0.11% appear
104 games
37.5% Win
0.16% appear
106 games
38.7% Win
0.16% appear
100 games
41.0% Win
0.15% appear
87 games
42.5% Win
0.13% appear
68 games
42.6% Win
0.10% appear
163 games
42.9% Win
0.25% appear
100 games
43.0% Win
0.15% appear
277 games
43.7% Win
0.42% appear