Dragonite

Dragonite

Tier D VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/14/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

3.91%
Usage Rate
49.46%
Win Rate
25.58%
Lead Rate
50.00%
Selection Rate
1132
Avg Rating
1302
Total Games
644
Wins
658
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

Dragonite Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Dragonite currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 3.9% usage rate and 49.5% 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 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 Extreme Speed used in 20.8% of battles. Outrage demonstrates the highest win rate at 57.6% While Extreme Speed is the most popular choice, Outrage shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Chien-Pao, Calyrex-Shadow, and Zamazenta-* in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Virizion, achieving a 66.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Maushold, Pelipper, and Basculegion, while caution is advised against Muk-Alola, Sneasler, and Iron Treads. Particularly effective against Maushold with a 84.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Dragonite 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 Dragonite
684 games
59.8% Win
4.1% appear
655 games
57.7% Win
3.9% appear
535 games
60.2% Win
3.2% appear
522 games
58.2% Win
3.1% appear
383 games
43.3% Win
2.3% appear
298 games
59.7% Win
1.8% appear
172 games
45.9% Win
1.0% appear
141 games
54.6% Win
0.8% appear
128 games
52.3% Win
0.8% appear
115 games
42.6% Win
0.7% appear
108 games
50.0% Win
0.7% appear
98 games
58.2% Win
0.6% appear
97 games
58.8% Win
0.6% appear
93 games
36.6% Win
0.6% appear
80 games
50.0% Win
0.5% appear
79 games
32.9% Win
0.5% appear
78 games
56.4% Win
0.5% appear
78 games
29.5% Win
0.5% appear
74 games
55.4% Win
0.4% appear
74 games
37.8% Win
0.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Dragonite
556 games
48.4% Win
3.34% appear
349 games
47.0% Win
2.10% appear
317 games
44.5% Win
1.91% appear
278 games
42.5% Win
1.67% appear
262 games
49.6% Win
1.57% appear
246 games
52.0% Win
1.48% appear
230 games
47.4% Win
1.38% appear
226 games
49.6% Win
1.36% appear
221 games
50.7% Win
1.33% appear
200 games
44.5% Win
1.20% appear
199 games
42.7% Win
1.20% appear
196 games
48.0% Win
1.18% appear
194 games
46.4% Win
1.17% appear
191 games
49.2% Win
1.15% appear
173 games
48.0% Win
1.04% appear
163 games
42.9% Win
0.98% appear
156 games
48.1% Win
0.94% appear
146 games
48.6% Win
0.88% appear
138 games
53.6% Win
0.83% appear
131 games
46.6% Win
0.79% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Dragonite
24 games
66.7% Win
0.14% appear
16 games
62.5% Win
0.10% appear
535 games
60.2% Win
3.22% appear
684 games
59.8% Win
4.11% appear
298 games
59.7% Win
1.79% appear
97 games
58.8% Win
0.58% appear
24 games
58.3% Win
0.14% appear
522 games
58.2% Win
3.14% appear
55 games
58.2% Win
0.33% appear
98 games
58.2% Win
0.59% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Dragonite
25 games
20.0% Win
0.15% appear
38 games
23.7% Win
0.23% appear
20 games
25.0% Win
0.12% appear
38 games
26.3% Win
0.23% appear
38 games
26.3% Win
0.23% appear
19 games
26.3% Win
0.11% appear
36 games
27.8% Win
0.22% appear
39 games
28.2% Win
0.23% appear
28 games
28.6% Win
0.17% appear
28 games
28.6% Win
0.17% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Dragonite performs well against
19 games
84.2% Win
0.11% appear
29 games
72.4% Win
0.17% appear
21 games
71.4% Win
0.13% appear
19 games
68.4% Win
0.11% appear
22 games
68.2% Win
0.13% appear
20 games
65.0% Win
0.12% appear
17 games
64.7% Win
0.10% appear
49 games
63.3% Win
0.29% appear
16 games
62.5% Win
0.10% appear
20 games
60.0% Win
0.12% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Dragonite
21 games
14.3% Win
0.13% appear
18 games
27.8% Win
0.11% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.17% appear
36 games
38.9% Win
0.22% appear
107 games
39.2% Win
0.64% appear
50 games
42.0% Win
0.30% appear
19 games
42.1% Win
0.11% appear
278 games
42.5% Win
1.67% appear
199 games
42.7% Win
1.20% appear