Iron Jugulis

Iron Jugulis

Tier B VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 03/01/2026 01:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.14%
Usage Rate
60.97%
Win Rate
49.90%
Lead Rate
62.33%
Selection Rate
1221
Avg Rating
515
Total Games
314
Wins
201
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

Iron Jugulis Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Iron Jugulis currently holds a B tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 61.0% win rate. This data represents 22,527 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in 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 Snarl used in 24.3% of battles. Snarl demonstrates the highest win rate at 70.4% This move's combination of high popularity and strong win rate makes it a staple choice for competitive play.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kyogre, Calyrex-Ice, and Indeedee-F in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Zamazenta-*, achieving a 69.6% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Groudon, Ogerpon-Wellspring, and Archaludon, while caution is advised against Brute Bonnet, Lunala, and Urshifu-*. Particularly effective against Groudon with a 76.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Iron Jugulis 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 Iron Jugulis
301 games
64.5% Win
1.3% appear
204 games
64.7% Win
0.9% appear
198 games
63.1% Win
0.9% appear
183 games
65.6% Win
0.8% appear
164 games
57.3% Win
0.7% appear
134 games
64.9% Win
0.6% appear
94 games
51.1% Win
0.4% appear
73 games
63.0% Win
0.3% appear
71 games
59.1% Win
0.3% appear
59 games
66.1% Win
0.3% appear
56 games
60.7% Win
0.2% appear
55 games
63.6% Win
0.2% appear
47 games
51.1% Win
0.2% appear
45 games
60.0% Win
0.2% appear
43 games
67.4% Win
0.2% appear
39 games
56.4% Win
0.2% appear
34 games
61.8% Win
0.1% appear
33 games
63.6% Win
0.1% appear
33 games
57.6% Win
0.1% appear
31 games
61.3% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Iron Jugulis
211 games
61.1% Win
0.94% appear
137 games
59.1% Win
0.61% appear
136 games
51.5% Win
0.60% appear
111 games
64.9% Win
0.49% appear
109 games
59.6% Win
0.48% appear
102 games
53.9% Win
0.45% appear
100 games
69.0% Win
0.44% appear
100 games
63.0% Win
0.44% appear
100 games
60.0% Win
0.44% appear
98 games
60.2% Win
0.44% appear
87 games
48.3% Win
0.39% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.38% appear
76 games
55.3% Win
0.34% appear
70 games
47.1% Win
0.31% appear
68 games
63.2% Win
0.30% appear
59 games
55.9% Win
0.26% appear
54 games
51.9% Win
0.24% appear
53 games
60.4% Win
0.24% appear
53 games
62.3% Win
0.24% appear
50 games
62.0% Win
0.22% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Iron Jugulis
23 games
69.6% Win
0.10% appear
28 games
67.9% Win
0.12% appear
43 games
67.4% Win
0.19% appear
59 games
66.1% Win
0.26% appear
183 games
65.6% Win
0.81% appear
23 games
65.2% Win
0.10% appear
134 games
64.9% Win
0.59% appear
204 games
64.7% Win
0.91% appear
301 games
64.5% Win
1.34% appear
33 games
63.6% Win
0.15% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Iron Jugulis
94 games
51.1% Win
0.42% appear
47 games
51.1% Win
0.21% appear
22 games
54.5% Win
0.10% appear
27 games
55.6% Win
0.12% appear
39 games
56.4% Win
0.17% appear
164 games
57.3% Win
0.73% appear
33 games
57.6% Win
0.15% appear
24 games
58.3% Win
0.11% appear
71 games
59.1% Win
0.32% appear
30 games
60.0% Win
0.13% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Iron Jugulis performs well against
34 games
76.5% Win
0.15% appear
23 games
73.9% Win
0.10% appear
23 games
69.6% Win
0.10% appear
100 games
69.0% Win
0.44% appear
35 games
68.6% Win
0.16% appear
40 games
67.5% Win
0.18% appear
111 games
64.9% Win
0.49% appear
68 games
63.2% Win
0.30% appear
100 games
63.0% Win
0.44% appear
53 games
62.3% Win
0.24% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Iron Jugulis
32 games
43.8% Win
0.14% appear
70 games
47.1% Win
0.31% appear
87 games
48.3% Win
0.39% appear
46 games
50.0% Win
0.20% appear
44 games
50.0% Win
0.20% appear
136 games
51.5% Win
0.60% appear
54 games
51.9% Win
0.24% appear
36 games
52.8% Win
0.16% appear
102 games
53.9% Win
0.45% appear
85 games
54.1% Win
0.38% appear