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
Sinistcha Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Sinistcha currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 4.0% usage rate and 48.2% win rate. This data represents 86,249 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/14/2026 to 02/28/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. 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 Matcha Gotcha used in 24.1% of battles. Calm Mind demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.9% While Matcha Gotcha is the most popular choice, Calm Mind shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Incineroar, Ting-Lu, and Dragonite in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ogerpon-Cornerstone, achieving a 56.7% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Primarina, Okidogi, and Garchomp, while caution is advised against Zoroark-Hisui, Articuno, and Glimmora. Particularly effective against Primarina with a 56.8% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Sinistcha 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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
