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
Ho-Oh Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Ho-Oh currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 2.8% usage rate and 50.9% win rate. This data represents 22,527 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026.
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 Sacred Fire used in 38.1% of battles. Heat Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 78.6% While Sacred Fire is the most popular choice, Heat Wave shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Incineroar, Flutter Mane, and Koraidon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Comfey, achieving a 66.7% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Dragonite, Gholdengo, and Gastrodon, while caution is advised against Iron Hands, Kyogre, and Brute Bonnet. Particularly effective against Dragonite with a 72.0% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Ho-Oh 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
