Battle Statistics
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
Gouging Fire Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Gouging Fire currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 5.3% usage rate and 52.7% win rate. This data represents 86,249 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/14/2026 to 02/28/2026.
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 Breaking Swipe used in 33.0% of battles. Heat Crash demonstrates the highest win rate at 57.4% Both Breaking Swipe and Heat Crash are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Chien-Pao, Dragonite, and Ting-Lu in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Urshifu-*, achieving a 58.7% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Volcarona, Sneasler, and Garchomp, while caution is advised against Articuno, Hatterene, and Glimmora. Particularly effective against Volcarona with a 70.2% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Gouging Fire 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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
