Archaludon

Archaludon

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/14/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

3.57%
Usage Rate
41.53%
Win Rate
19.29%
Lead Rate
51.98%
Selection Rate
1069
Avg Rating
1187
Total Games
492
Wins
695
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 3.6% usage rate and 41.5% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 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 Electro Shot used in 21.5% of battles. Aura Sphere demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.0% While Electro Shot is the most popular choice, Aura Sphere 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 Wo-Chien, achieving a 68.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, and Sneasler, while caution is advised against Muk-Alola, Lugia, and Landorus. Particularly effective against Ninetales-Alola with a 62.8% 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
681 games
44.6% Win
4.1% appear
370 games
41.4% Win
2.2% appear
271 games
51.3% Win
1.6% appear
248 games
50.0% Win
1.5% appear
209 games
43.5% Win
1.3% appear
209 games
43.5% Win
1.3% appear
172 games
34.3% Win
1.0% appear
169 games
42.0% Win
1.0% appear
161 games
44.1% Win
1.0% appear
136 games
47.8% Win
0.8% appear
123 games
39.0% Win
0.7% appear
119 games
56.3% Win
0.7% appear
114 games
34.2% Win
0.7% appear
96 games
49.0% Win
0.6% appear
89 games
50.6% Win
0.5% appear
82 games
40.2% Win
0.5% appear
74 games
50.0% Win
0.4% appear
73 games
27.4% Win
0.4% appear
71 games
53.5% Win
0.4% appear
69 games
24.6% Win
0.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Archaludon
509 games
43.0% Win
3.06% appear
327 games
34.9% Win
1.97% appear
269 games
33.5% Win
1.62% appear
242 games
42.6% Win
1.45% appear
230 games
38.3% Win
1.38% appear
215 games
38.6% Win
1.29% appear
203 games
39.4% Win
1.22% appear
202 games
33.2% Win
1.21% appear
188 games
40.4% Win
1.13% appear
175 games
37.7% Win
1.05% appear
168 games
35.1% Win
1.01% appear
165 games
35.1% Win
0.99% appear
161 games
48.5% Win
0.97% appear
160 games
41.2% Win
0.96% appear
146 games
37.7% Win
0.88% appear
131 games
43.5% Win
0.79% appear
130 games
37.7% Win
0.78% appear
116 games
28.4% Win
0.70% appear
108 games
38.9% Win
0.65% appear
104 games
34.6% Win
0.62% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Archaludon
22 games
68.2% Win
0.13% appear
24 games
62.5% Win
0.14% appear
55 games
58.2% Win
0.33% appear
23 games
56.5% Win
0.14% appear
23 games
56.5% Win
0.14% appear
119 games
56.3% Win
0.72% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.20% appear
71 games
53.5% Win
0.43% appear
271 games
51.3% Win
1.63% appear
89 games
50.6% Win
0.53% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Archaludon
17 games
11.8% Win
0.10% appear
16 games
18.8% Win
0.10% appear
69 games
24.6% Win
0.41% appear
37 games
27.0% Win
0.22% appear
73 games
27.4% Win
0.44% appear
18 games
27.8% Win
0.11% appear
61 games
27.9% Win
0.37% appear
25 games
28.0% Win
0.15% appear
58 games
29.3% Win
0.35% appear
30 games
30.0% Win
0.18% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Archaludon performs well against
43 games
62.8% Win
0.26% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
19 games
57.9% Win
0.11% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.10% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.11% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.13% appear
27 games
51.9% Win
0.16% appear
45 games
51.1% Win
0.27% appear
66 games
50.0% Win
0.40% appear
16 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Archaludon
21 games
19.1% Win
0.13% appear
18 games
22.2% Win
0.11% appear
86 games
23.3% Win
0.52% appear
71 games
25.4% Win
0.43% appear
116 games
28.4% Win
0.70% appear
21 games
28.6% Win
0.13% appear
37 games
32.4% Win
0.22% appear
202 games
33.2% Win
1.21% appear
21 games
33.3% Win
0.13% appear
27 games
33.3% Win
0.16% appear