Volcarona

Volcarona

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 03/01/2026 01:08 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.56%
Usage Rate
45.82%
Win Rate
34.33%
Lead Rate
58.24%
Selection Rate
1244
Avg Rating
2665
Total Games
1221
Wins
1444
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

Volcarona Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Volcarona currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 1.6% usage rate and 45.8% win rate. This data represents 85,557 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in 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 Quiver Dance used in 26.2% of battles. Giga Drain demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.3% While Quiver Dance is the most popular choice, Giga Drain shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Rillaboom, Incineroar, and Flutter Mane in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Urshifu-*, achieving a 54.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Grimmsnarl, and Iron Crown, while caution is advised against Gouging Fire, Hatterene, and Ogerpon-Cornerstone. Particularly effective against Ninetales-Alola with a 56.1% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Volcarona currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Volcarona
913 games
49.4% Win
1.1% appear
732 games
48.2% Win
0.9% appear
572 games
49.6% Win
0.7% appear
334 games
46.7% Win
0.4% appear
314 games
51.3% Win
0.4% appear
264 games
48.9% Win
0.3% appear
262 games
46.6% Win
0.3% appear
258 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
254 games
43.3% Win
0.3% appear
252 games
54.8% Win
0.3% appear
244 games
46.7% Win
0.3% appear
244 games
47.1% Win
0.3% appear
237 games
45.1% Win
0.3% appear
211 games
46.9% Win
0.2% appear
207 games
46.9% Win
0.2% appear
205 games
49.3% Win
0.2% appear
196 games
46.9% Win
0.2% appear
194 games
48.5% Win
0.2% appear
184 games
42.4% Win
0.2% appear
183 games
38.2% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Volcarona
1035 games
44.4% Win
1.21% appear
977 games
44.6% Win
1.14% appear
678 games
44.2% Win
0.79% appear
649 games
45.6% Win
0.76% appear
639 games
45.7% Win
0.75% appear
606 games
45.0% Win
0.71% appear
476 games
45.4% Win
0.56% appear
459 games
46.6% Win
0.54% appear
454 games
43.6% Win
0.53% appear
421 games
40.6% Win
0.49% appear
391 games
43.0% Win
0.46% appear
390 games
45.4% Win
0.46% appear
368 games
47.5% Win
0.43% appear
331 games
47.1% Win
0.39% appear
283 games
43.5% Win
0.33% appear
263 games
42.6% Win
0.31% appear
249 games
46.6% Win
0.29% appear
240 games
42.9% Win
0.28% appear
220 games
44.1% Win
0.26% appear
199 games
45.7% Win
0.23% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Volcarona
252 games
54.8% Win
0.29% appear
314 games
51.3% Win
0.37% appear
125 games
50.4% Win
0.15% appear
258 games
50.0% Win
0.30% appear
572 games
49.6% Win
0.67% appear
176 games
49.4% Win
0.21% appear
913 games
49.4% Win
1.07% appear
205 games
49.3% Win
0.24% appear
264 games
48.9% Win
0.31% appear
154 games
48.7% Win
0.18% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Volcarona
108 games
38.0% Win
0.13% appear
110 games
38.2% Win
0.13% appear
183 games
38.2% Win
0.21% appear
82 games
40.2% Win
0.10% appear
149 games
40.3% Win
0.17% appear
130 games
41.5% Win
0.15% appear
184 games
42.4% Win
0.22% appear
82 games
42.7% Win
0.10% appear
93 games
43.0% Win
0.11% appear
254 games
43.3% Win
0.30% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Volcarona performs well against
132 games
56.1% Win
0.15% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.10% appear
161 games
53.4% Win
0.19% appear
94 games
51.1% Win
0.11% appear
103 games
50.5% Win
0.12% appear
133 games
50.4% Win
0.16% appear
86 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear
145 games
49.0% Win
0.17% appear
122 games
47.5% Win
0.14% appear
368 games
47.5% Win
0.43% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Volcarona
126 games
29.4% Win
0.15% appear
91 games
31.9% Win
0.11% appear
83 games
37.4% Win
0.10% appear
111 games
38.7% Win
0.13% appear
117 games
40.2% Win
0.14% appear
134 games
40.3% Win
0.16% appear
116 games
40.5% Win
0.14% appear
421 games
40.6% Win
0.49% appear
143 games
41.3% Win
0.17% appear
87 games
41.4% Win
0.10% appear