Gastrodon

Gastrodon

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/15/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.17%
Usage Rate
35.38%
Win Rate
12.31%
Lead Rate
54.36%
Selection Rate
1073
Avg Rating
390
Total Games
138
Wins
252
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

Gastrodon Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Gastrodon currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.2% usage rate and 35.4% 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 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 Earth Power used in 22.8% of battles. Clear Smog demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.0% While Earth Power is the most popular choice, Clear Smog shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Zamazenta-*, Ceruledge, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Kyogre, achieving a 50.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Zacian-*, Urshifu-RapidStrike, and Flutter Mane, while caution is advised against Smeargle, Volcarona, and Farigiraf.

Strategic Recommendations

Gastrodon 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 Gastrodon
153 games
40.5% Win
0.9% appear
136 games
39.7% Win
0.8% appear
134 games
39.5% Win
0.8% appear
122 games
38.5% Win
0.7% appear
121 games
38.8% Win
0.7% appear
75 games
36.0% Win
0.5% appear
62 games
48.4% Win
0.4% appear
61 games
29.5% Win
0.4% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.3% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.3% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.3% appear
32 games
12.5% Win
0.2% appear
31 games
25.8% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
26.7% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
37.9% Win
0.2% appear
28 games
25.0% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
48.1% Win
0.2% appear
26 games
19.2% Win
0.2% appear
22 games
18.2% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gastrodon
171 games
33.3% Win
1.03% appear
100 games
27.0% Win
0.60% appear
96 games
27.1% Win
0.58% appear
82 games
36.6% Win
0.49% appear
80 games
22.5% Win
0.48% appear
77 games
42.9% Win
0.46% appear
69 games
42.0% Win
0.41% appear
67 games
32.8% Win
0.40% appear
66 games
31.8% Win
0.40% appear
56 games
37.5% Win
0.34% appear
55 games
29.1% Win
0.33% appear
50 games
38.0% Win
0.30% appear
50 games
34.0% Win
0.30% appear
49 games
36.7% Win
0.29% appear
48 games
31.2% Win
0.29% appear
42 games
19.1% Win
0.25% appear
40 games
40.0% Win
0.24% appear
36 games
25.0% Win
0.22% appear
33 games
21.2% Win
0.20% appear
33 games
36.4% Win
0.20% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gastrodon
30 games
50.0% Win
0.18% appear
62 games
48.4% Win
0.37% appear
27 games
48.1% Win
0.16% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.33% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.33% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.33% appear
17 games
47.1% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.10% appear
153 games
40.5% Win
0.92% appear
136 games
39.7% Win
0.82% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gastrodon
17 games
11.8% Win
0.10% appear
32 games
12.5% Win
0.19% appear
22 games
18.2% Win
0.13% appear
26 games
19.2% Win
0.16% appear
18 games
22.2% Win
0.11% appear
21 games
23.8% Win
0.13% appear
21 games
23.8% Win
0.13% appear
28 games
25.0% Win
0.17% appear
31 games
25.8% Win
0.19% appear
30 games
26.7% Win
0.18% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gastrodon performs well against
21 games
47.6% Win
0.13% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.15% appear
77 games
42.9% Win
0.46% appear
69 games
42.0% Win
0.41% appear
40 games
40.0% Win
0.24% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.14% appear
50 games
38.0% Win
0.30% appear
24 games
37.5% Win
0.14% appear
56 games
37.5% Win
0.34% appear
16 games
37.5% Win
0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gastrodon
19 games
5.3% Win
0.11% appear
17 games
11.8% Win
0.10% appear
42 games
19.1% Win
0.25% appear
26 games
19.2% Win
0.16% appear
33 games
21.2% Win
0.20% appear
80 games
22.5% Win
0.48% appear
29 games
24.1% Win
0.17% appear
36 games
25.0% Win
0.22% appear
100 games
27.0% Win
0.60% appear
96 games
27.1% Win
0.58% appear