Grimmsnarl

Grimmsnarl

Tier C VGC 2026 Regulation I

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

Battle Statistics

9.77%
Usage Rate
52.78%
Win Rate
49.24%
Lead Rate
58.50%
Selection Rate
1241
Avg Rating
21970
Total Games
11594
Wins
10376
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

Grimmsnarl Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Grimmsnarl currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 9.8% usage rate and 52.8% win rate. This data represents 112,446 games analyzed over 28 days from 03/14/2026 to 04/09/2026.

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 Light Screen used in 33.5% of battles. Foul Play demonstrates the highest win rate at 59.3% While Light Screen is the most popular choice, Foul Play shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Miraidon, Incineroar, and Calyrex-Ice in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Urshifu-*, achieving a 58.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Hatterene, and Archaludon, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Cornerstone, Landorus, and Iron Treads. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 63.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Grimmsnarl offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Grimmsnarl
11211 games
55.8% Win
10.0% appear
10527 games
54.4% Win
9.4% appear
8158 games
55.5% Win
7.3% appear
4870 games
58.0% Win
4.3% appear
4169 games
54.5% Win
3.7% appear
3829 games
53.5% Win
3.4% appear
3779 games
54.0% Win
3.4% appear
3582 games
51.3% Win
3.2% appear
3315 games
52.9% Win
3.0% appear
3266 games
57.6% Win
2.9% appear
3070 games
53.1% Win
2.7% appear
2743 games
51.3% Win
2.4% appear
2711 games
55.4% Win
2.4% appear
2591 games
49.4% Win
2.3% appear
2585 games
51.1% Win
2.3% appear
2147 games
56.2% Win
1.9% appear
1766 games
49.3% Win
1.6% appear
1566 games
53.1% Win
1.4% appear
1494 games
48.1% Win
1.3% appear
1407 games
51.7% Win
1.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Grimmsnarl
9007 games
52.8% Win
8.01% appear
6848 games
51.2% Win
6.09% appear
5187 games
49.2% Win
4.61% appear
5002 games
51.2% Win
4.45% appear
4705 games
54.8% Win
4.18% appear
4639 games
55.0% Win
4.13% appear
4367 games
48.4% Win
3.88% appear
4179 games
49.0% Win
3.72% appear
4132 games
51.9% Win
3.67% appear
4098 games
51.5% Win
3.64% appear
3762 games
53.3% Win
3.35% appear
3434 games
52.6% Win
3.05% appear
3217 games
48.6% Win
2.86% appear
3143 games
53.6% Win
2.80% appear
3091 games
52.0% Win
2.75% appear
3042 games
55.4% Win
2.71% appear
2693 games
53.2% Win
2.39% appear
2550 games
50.0% Win
2.27% appear
2383 games
50.6% Win
2.12% appear
2131 games
50.4% Win
1.90% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Grimmsnarl
4870 games
58.0% Win
4.33% appear
3266 games
57.6% Win
2.90% appear
2147 games
56.2% Win
1.91% appear
261 games
55.9% Win
0.23% appear
969 games
55.8% Win
0.86% appear
11211 games
55.8% Win
9.97% appear
8158 games
55.5% Win
7.26% appear
2711 games
55.4% Win
2.41% appear
4169 games
54.5% Win
3.71% appear
10527 games
54.4% Win
9.36% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Grimmsnarl
332 games
44.9% Win
0.30% appear
269 games
45.4% Win
0.24% appear
235 games
46.0% Win
0.21% appear
395 games
47.1% Win
0.35% appear
226 games
47.4% Win
0.20% appear
653 games
47.5% Win
0.58% appear
223 games
48.0% Win
0.20% appear
1494 games
48.1% Win
1.33% appear
395 games
48.4% Win
0.35% appear
1766 games
49.3% Win
1.57% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Grimmsnarl performs well against
279 games
63.4% Win
0.25% appear
234 games
60.7% Win
0.21% appear
550 games
60.4% Win
0.49% appear
243 games
58.9% Win
0.22% appear
250 games
58.8% Win
0.22% appear
272 games
58.5% Win
0.24% appear
231 games
58.4% Win
0.21% appear
782 games
58.3% Win
0.70% appear
255 games
58.0% Win
0.23% appear
451 games
57.9% Win
0.40% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Grimmsnarl
1080 games
45.7% Win
0.96% appear
1895 games
46.0% Win
1.69% appear
510 games
46.9% Win
0.45% appear
1553 games
47.8% Win
1.38% appear
603 games
48.3% Win
0.54% appear
4367 games
48.4% Win
3.88% appear
746 games
48.4% Win
0.66% appear
3217 games
48.6% Win
2.86% appear
295 games
48.8% Win
0.26% appear
298 games
49.0% Win
0.27% appear