Archaludon

Archaludon

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 04/11/2026 15:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.83%
Usage Rate
44.25%
Win Rate
21.10%
Lead Rate
50.42%
Selection Rate
1172
Avg Rating
6359
Total Games
2814
Wins
3545
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

Archaludon Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Archaludon currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 2.8% usage rate and 44.3% win rate. This data represents 112,446 games analyzed over 28 days from 03/14/2026 to 04/09/2026.

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 Electro Shot used in 23.7% of battles. Dark Pulse demonstrates the highest win rate at 48.8% While Electro Shot is the most popular choice, Dark Pulse shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kyogre, Incineroar, and Tornadus in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Terrakion, achieving a 54.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Dondozo, and Archaludon, while caution is advised against Iron Treads, Raichu, and Brute Bonnet. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 59.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Archaludon 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 Archaludon
4090 games
46.9% Win
3.6% appear
1981 games
42.5% Win
1.8% appear
1788 games
47.1% Win
1.6% appear
1360 games
40.9% Win
1.2% appear
1190 games
47.4% Win
1.1% appear
1090 games
46.0% Win
1.0% appear
1081 games
50.9% Win
1.0% appear
1061 games
36.6% Win
0.9% appear
974 games
49.8% Win
0.9% appear
968 games
46.3% Win
0.9% appear
843 games
41.9% Win
0.8% appear
721 games
52.7% Win
0.6% appear
711 games
41.9% Win
0.6% appear
669 games
48.6% Win
0.6% appear
586 games
37.0% Win
0.5% appear
556 games
46.4% Win
0.5% appear
451 games
46.3% Win
0.4% appear
439 games
49.0% Win
0.4% appear
315 games
42.5% Win
0.3% appear
301 games
46.2% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Archaludon
2652 games
43.2% Win
2.36% appear
1749 games
39.9% Win
1.56% appear
1413 games
40.9% Win
1.26% appear
1377 games
43.8% Win
1.22% appear
1363 games
40.1% Win
1.21% appear
1252 games
42.0% Win
1.11% appear
1232 games
40.4% Win
1.10% appear
1215 games
45.0% Win
1.08% appear
1113 games
46.9% Win
0.99% appear
1035 games
38.4% Win
0.92% appear
1018 games
42.5% Win
0.91% appear
1012 games
44.9% Win
0.90% appear
907 games
44.0% Win
0.81% appear
894 games
45.1% Win
0.80% appear
878 games
39.2% Win
0.78% appear
822 games
40.1% Win
0.73% appear
790 games
42.9% Win
0.70% appear
698 games
46.3% Win
0.62% appear
663 games
41.0% Win
0.59% appear
632 games
49.7% Win
0.56% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Archaludon
110 games
54.5% Win
0.10% appear
271 games
53.5% Win
0.24% appear
721 games
52.7% Win
0.64% appear
211 games
51.2% Win
0.19% appear
174 games
51.1% Win
0.15% appear
1081 games
50.9% Win
0.96% appear
297 games
50.5% Win
0.26% appear
974 games
49.8% Win
0.87% appear
439 games
49.0% Win
0.39% appear
151 games
49.0% Win
0.13% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Archaludon
143 games
27.3% Win
0.13% appear
153 games
30.7% Win
0.14% appear
140 games
32.9% Win
0.12% appear
124 games
33.1% Win
0.11% appear
275 games
36.4% Win
0.24% appear
1061 games
36.6% Win
0.94% appear
586 games
37.0% Win
0.52% appear
206 games
37.4% Win
0.18% appear
175 games
38.3% Win
0.16% appear
219 games
38.4% Win
0.19% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Archaludon performs well against
124 games
59.7% Win
0.11% appear
107 games
55.1% Win
0.10% appear
204 games
50.0% Win
0.18% appear
632 games
49.7% Win
0.56% appear
449 games
49.7% Win
0.40% appear
152 games
49.3% Win
0.14% appear
254 games
48.8% Win
0.23% appear
136 games
48.5% Win
0.12% appear
118 games
48.3% Win
0.10% appear
237 games
47.7% Win
0.21% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Archaludon
128 games
35.2% Win
0.11% appear
114 games
36.0% Win
0.10% appear
438 games
38.4% Win
0.39% appear
1035 games
38.4% Win
0.92% appear
500 games
39.0% Win
0.44% appear
878 games
39.2% Win
0.78% appear
550 games
39.6% Win
0.49% appear
1749 games
39.9% Win
1.56% appear
143 games
39.9% Win
0.13% appear
476 games
39.9% Win
0.42% appear