Smeargle

Smeargle

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

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

Battle Statistics

2.37%
Usage Rate
50.21%
Win Rate
56.75%
Lead Rate
65.10%
Selection Rate
1274
Avg Rating
3089
Total Games
1551
Wins
1538
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 2.4% usage rate and 50.2% 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 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 29.3% of battles. Decorate demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.1% While Spore is the most popular choice, Decorate shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Farigiraf, Torkoal, and Flutter Mane in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Latias, achieving a 59.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Annihilape, Metagross, and Gholdengo, while caution is advised against Tatsugiri, Dondozo, and Iron Hands. Particularly effective against Annihilape with a 60.0% 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
1104 games
53.6% Win
1.7% appear
1067 games
53.1% Win
1.6% appear
977 games
48.6% Win
1.5% appear
922 games
48.6% Win
1.4% appear
899 games
49.6% Win
1.4% appear
870 games
54.8% Win
1.3% appear
863 games
50.1% Win
1.3% appear
734 games
54.1% Win
1.1% appear
626 games
58.3% Win
1.0% appear
504 games
50.0% Win
0.8% appear
404 games
55.2% Win
0.6% appear
389 games
55.3% Win
0.6% appear
362 games
42.0% Win
0.6% appear
301 games
45.2% Win
0.5% appear
288 games
49.3% Win
0.4% appear
236 games
58.5% Win
0.4% appear
225 games
50.2% Win
0.3% appear
207 games
47.8% Win
0.3% appear
205 games
54.6% Win
0.3% appear
169 games
57.4% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Smeargle
1214 games
49.8% Win
1.86% appear
1135 games
50.0% Win
1.74% appear
802 games
50.4% Win
1.23% appear
764 games
50.5% Win
1.17% appear
693 games
50.9% Win
1.06% appear
623 games
52.8% Win
0.95% appear
570 games
49.5% Win
0.87% appear
554 games
46.8% Win
0.85% appear
518 games
52.9% Win
0.79% appear
499 games
50.1% Win
0.76% appear
489 games
51.3% Win
0.75% appear
452 games
48.2% Win
0.69% appear
385 games
51.2% Win
0.59% appear
382 games
57.3% Win
0.59% appear
376 games
48.9% Win
0.58% appear
338 games
45.0% Win
0.52% appear
318 games
48.4% Win
0.49% appear
280 games
43.2% Win
0.43% appear
250 games
53.6% Win
0.38% appear
241 games
51.9% Win
0.37% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Smeargle
107 games
59.8% Win
0.16% appear
66 games
59.1% Win
0.10% appear
236 games
58.5% Win
0.36% appear
626 games
58.3% Win
0.96% appear
68 games
57.4% Win
0.10% appear
169 games
57.4% Win
0.26% appear
389 games
55.3% Win
0.60% appear
404 games
55.2% Win
0.62% appear
870 games
54.8% Win
1.33% appear
205 games
54.6% Win
0.31% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Smeargle
77 games
35.1% Win
0.12% appear
72 games
40.3% Win
0.11% appear
82 games
41.5% Win
0.13% appear
362 games
42.0% Win
0.55% appear
62 games
43.5% Win
0.10% appear
87 games
43.7% Win
0.13% appear
87 games
43.7% Win
0.13% appear
74 games
44.6% Win
0.11% appear
82 games
45.1% Win
0.13% appear
144 games
45.1% Win
0.22% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Smeargle performs well against
105 games
60.0% Win
0.16% appear
65 games
58.5% Win
0.10% appear
382 games
57.3% Win
0.59% appear
119 games
56.3% Win
0.18% appear
89 games
55.1% Win
0.14% appear
87 games
54.0% Win
0.13% appear
100 games
54.0% Win
0.15% appear
219 games
53.9% Win
0.34% appear
250 games
53.6% Win
0.38% appear
153 games
53.6% Win
0.23% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Smeargle
113 games
38.9% Win
0.17% appear
172 games
41.3% Win
0.26% appear
166 games
41.6% Win
0.25% appear
163 games
42.3% Win
0.25% appear
280 games
43.2% Win
0.43% appear
220 games
45.0% Win
0.34% appear
338 games
45.0% Win
0.52% appear
113 games
45.1% Win
0.17% appear
81 games
45.7% Win
0.12% appear
87 games
46.0% Win
0.13% appear