Kingambit

Kingambit

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 02/26/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.27%
Usage Rate
47.63%
Win Rate
15.36%
Lead Rate
42.75%
Selection Rate
1135
Avg Rating
1288
Total Games
613
Wins
675
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

Kingambit Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Kingambit currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 2.3% usage rate and 47.6% win rate. This data represents 28,431 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/12/2026 to 02/20/2026.

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 Sucker Punch used in 18.0% of battles. Low Kick demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.5% While Sucker Punch is the most popular choice, Low Kick shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Flutter Mane, and Amoonguss in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Zamazenta-*, achieving a 63.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Archaludon, and Walking Wake, while caution is advised against Ninetales-Alola, Ogerpon-Cornerstone, and Zamazenta-*. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 64.1% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Kingambit 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 Kingambit
298 games
50.0% Win
1.1% appear
287 games
40.4% Win
1.0% appear
285 games
49.1% Win
1.0% appear
241 games
57.7% Win
0.8% appear
188 games
52.1% Win
0.7% appear
187 games
53.5% Win
0.7% appear
185 games
53.0% Win
0.7% appear
181 games
48.6% Win
0.6% appear
159 games
46.5% Win
0.6% appear
152 games
50.0% Win
0.5% appear
147 games
49.0% Win
0.5% appear
133 games
50.4% Win
0.5% appear
132 games
49.2% Win
0.5% appear
129 games
55.0% Win
0.5% appear
118 games
48.3% Win
0.4% appear
117 games
57.3% Win
0.4% appear
108 games
49.1% Win
0.4% appear
97 games
58.8% Win
0.3% appear
90 games
35.6% Win
0.3% appear
84 games
27.4% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Kingambit
550 games
43.5% Win
1.93% appear
307 games
43.0% Win
1.08% appear
292 games
45.9% Win
1.03% appear
281 games
39.1% Win
0.99% appear
252 games
50.0% Win
0.89% appear
248 games
39.5% Win
0.87% appear
236 games
52.1% Win
0.83% appear
222 games
48.2% Win
0.78% appear
210 games
45.7% Win
0.74% appear
199 games
41.2% Win
0.70% appear
185 games
38.4% Win
0.65% appear
181 games
39.8% Win
0.64% appear
177 games
47.5% Win
0.62% appear
150 games
38.0% Win
0.53% appear
142 games
43.7% Win
0.50% appear
142 games
53.5% Win
0.50% appear
139 games
47.5% Win
0.49% appear
114 games
47.4% Win
0.40% appear
114 games
44.7% Win
0.40% appear
109 games
51.4% Win
0.38% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Kingambit
52 games
63.5% Win
0.18% appear
30 games
60.0% Win
0.11% appear
30 games
60.0% Win
0.11% appear
97 games
58.8% Win
0.34% appear
241 games
57.7% Win
0.85% appear
47 games
57.5% Win
0.17% appear
117 games
57.3% Win
0.41% appear
65 games
56.9% Win
0.23% appear
32 games
56.2% Win
0.11% appear
41 games
56.1% Win
0.14% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Kingambit
39 games
23.1% Win
0.14% appear
74 games
24.3% Win
0.26% appear
44 games
25.0% Win
0.15% appear
39 games
25.6% Win
0.14% appear
84 games
27.4% Win
0.30% appear
42 games
28.6% Win
0.15% appear
31 games
32.3% Win
0.11% appear
90 games
35.6% Win
0.32% appear
287 games
40.4% Win
1.01% appear
46 games
41.3% Win
0.16% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Kingambit performs well against
39 games
64.1% Win
0.14% appear
64 games
62.5% Win
0.23% appear
50 games
62.0% Win
0.18% appear
29 games
58.6% Win
0.10% appear
32 games
56.2% Win
0.11% appear
57 games
56.1% Win
0.20% appear
142 games
53.5% Win
0.50% appear
38 games
52.6% Win
0.13% appear
236 games
52.1% Win
0.83% appear
109 games
51.4% Win
0.38% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Kingambit
38 games
36.8% Win
0.13% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.15% appear
150 games
38.0% Win
0.53% appear
185 games
38.4% Win
0.65% appear
281 games
39.1% Win
0.99% appear
248 games
39.5% Win
0.87% appear
38 games
39.5% Win
0.13% appear
181 games
39.8% Win
0.64% appear
80 games
40.0% Win
0.28% appear
199 games
41.2% Win
0.70% appear