Smeargle

Smeargle

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 04/04/2026 10:19 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.27%
Usage Rate
50.35%
Win Rate
57.48%
Lead Rate
68.72%
Selection Rate
1256
Avg Rating
6620
Total Games
3333
Wins
3287
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

Smeargle Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Smeargle currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 2.3% usage rate and 50.3% win rate. This data represents 145,797 games analyzed over 60 days from 02/28/2026 to 04/02/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

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 Spore used in 25.0% of battles. Spore demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.8% This move's combination of high popularity and strong win rate makes it a staple choice for competitive play.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Farigiraf, Torkoal, and Indeedee-F in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Clefairy, achieving a 56.6% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Sneasler, Maushold, and Archaludon, while caution is advised against Gouging Fire, Urshifu-*, and Iron Crown. Particularly effective against Sneasler with a 59.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Smeargle 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 Smeargle
1960 games
53.6% Win
1.3% appear
1856 games
54.0% Win
1.3% appear
1608 games
52.9% Win
1.1% appear
1275 games
56.5% Win
0.9% appear
1248 games
53.1% Win
0.9% appear
1230 games
50.5% Win
0.8% appear
1216 games
53.4% Win
0.8% appear
1190 games
51.8% Win
0.8% appear
1178 games
51.1% Win
0.8% appear
1121 games
54.1% Win
0.8% appear
923 games
52.2% Win
0.6% appear
847 games
55.1% Win
0.6% appear
819 games
48.2% Win
0.6% appear
557 games
50.6% Win
0.4% appear
537 games
52.7% Win
0.4% appear
532 games
56.2% Win
0.4% appear
455 games
50.1% Win
0.3% appear
431 games
46.2% Win
0.3% appear
414 games
49.8% Win
0.3% appear
383 games
53.3% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Smeargle
2441 games
50.9% Win
1.67% appear
2188 games
48.4% Win
1.50% appear
1441 games
49.3% Win
0.99% appear
1359 games
50.5% Win
0.93% appear
1316 games
48.5% Win
0.90% appear
1258 games
52.3% Win
0.86% appear
1216 games
51.9% Win
0.83% appear
999 games
42.8% Win
0.69% appear
906 games
49.5% Win
0.62% appear
906 games
51.0% Win
0.62% appear
899 games
47.8% Win
0.62% appear
891 games
51.5% Win
0.61% appear
857 games
46.6% Win
0.59% appear
824 games
48.2% Win
0.57% appear
763 games
52.7% Win
0.52% appear
693 games
47.2% Win
0.48% appear
645 games
47.6% Win
0.44% appear
619 games
50.7% Win
0.42% appear
606 games
55.6% Win
0.42% appear
594 games
51.5% Win
0.41% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Smeargle
173 games
56.6% Win
0.12% appear
1275 games
56.5% Win
0.87% appear
188 games
56.4% Win
0.13% appear
532 games
56.2% Win
0.36% appear
144 games
56.2% Win
0.10% appear
139 games
55.4% Win
0.10% appear
847 games
55.1% Win
0.58% appear
207 games
54.6% Win
0.14% appear
1121 games
54.1% Win
0.77% appear
1856 games
54.0% Win
1.27% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Smeargle
166 games
38.5% Win
0.11% appear
304 games
40.1% Win
0.21% appear
370 games
40.8% Win
0.25% appear
234 games
44.9% Win
0.16% appear
298 games
45.6% Win
0.20% appear
161 games
46.0% Win
0.11% appear
237 games
46.0% Win
0.16% appear
431 games
46.2% Win
0.30% appear
268 games
46.3% Win
0.18% appear
355 games
47.3% Win
0.24% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Smeargle performs well against
183 games
59.0% Win
0.13% appear
176 games
58.5% Win
0.12% appear
606 games
55.6% Win
0.42% appear
175 games
54.9% Win
0.12% appear
169 games
53.2% Win
0.12% appear
543 games
53.2% Win
0.37% appear
451 games
53.0% Win
0.31% appear
763 games
52.7% Win
0.52% appear
1258 games
52.3% Win
0.86% appear
197 games
52.3% Win
0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Smeargle
238 games
40.3% Win
0.16% appear
999 games
42.8% Win
0.69% appear
363 games
43.0% Win
0.25% appear
358 games
43.6% Win
0.25% appear
171 games
44.4% Win
0.12% appear
277 games
44.8% Win
0.19% appear
284 games
45.4% Win
0.19% appear
144 games
45.8% Win
0.10% appear
199 games
46.2% Win
0.14% appear
857 games
46.6% Win
0.59% appear