Battle Statistics
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
Dondozo Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Dondozo currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.6% usage rate and 50.0% win rate. This data represents 112,446 games analyzed over 28 days from 03/14/2026 to 04/09/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.
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 Protect used in 30.9% of battles. Substitute demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.0% While Protect is the most popular choice, Substitute shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Tatsugiri, Calyrex-Shadow, and Tatsugiri-Droopy in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Zamazenta-*, achieving a 59.1% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Ogerpon-Wellspring, Flutter Mane, and Volcarona, while caution is advised against Landorus, Urshifu-*, and Archaludon. Particularly effective against Ogerpon-Wellspring with a 55.4% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Dondozo 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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
