Kingambit

Kingambit

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/14/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.89%
Usage Rate
48.23%
Win Rate
22.35%
Lead Rate
48.23%
Selection Rate
1113
Avg Rating
962
Total Games
464
Wins
498
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 2.9% usage rate and 48.2% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

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 Sucker Punch used in 23.2% of battles. Low Kick demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.6% While Sucker Punch is the most popular choice, Low Kick shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Calyrex-Shadow, Incineroar, and Whimsicott in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Chien-Pao, achieving a 71.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Urshifu-SingleStrike, and Ninetales-Alola, while caution is advised against Grimmsnarl, Sableye, and Hatterene. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 81.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Kingambit 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

Most common teammates with Kingambit
240 games
56.7% Win
1.4% appear
240 games
52.1% Win
1.4% appear
236 games
51.3% Win
1.4% appear
196 games
53.6% Win
1.2% appear
165 games
58.8% Win
1.0% appear
157 games
49.7% Win
0.9% appear
149 games
36.9% Win
0.9% appear
127 games
51.2% Win
0.8% appear
124 games
58.1% Win
0.8% appear
117 games
50.4% Win
0.7% appear
110 games
45.5% Win
0.7% appear
106 games
53.8% Win
0.6% appear
105 games
50.5% Win
0.6% appear
102 games
56.9% Win
0.6% appear
99 games
52.5% Win
0.6% appear
92 games
50.0% Win
0.6% appear
90 games
53.3% Win
0.5% appear
88 games
52.3% Win
0.5% appear
84 games
54.8% Win
0.5% appear
82 games
57.3% Win
0.5% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Kingambit
400 games
49.0% Win
2.40% appear
263 games
45.2% Win
1.58% appear
210 games
46.2% Win
1.26% appear
202 games
50.0% Win
1.21% appear
194 games
43.3% Win
1.17% appear
192 games
53.6% Win
1.15% appear
183 games
41.0% Win
1.10% appear
172 games
50.6% Win
1.03% appear
153 games
52.3% Win
0.92% appear
151 games
45.0% Win
0.91% appear
138 games
42.8% Win
0.83% appear
136 games
47.8% Win
0.82% appear
135 games
41.5% Win
0.81% appear
127 games
38.6% Win
0.76% appear
126 games
39.7% Win
0.76% appear
118 games
41.5% Win
0.71% appear
111 games
44.1% Win
0.67% appear
107 games
57.9% Win
0.64% appear
96 games
43.8% Win
0.58% appear
95 games
50.5% Win
0.57% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Kingambit
28 games
71.4% Win
0.17% appear
45 games
68.9% Win
0.27% appear
71 games
66.2% Win
0.43% appear
72 games
63.9% Win
0.43% appear
165 games
58.8% Win
0.99% appear
124 games
58.1% Win
0.75% appear
82 games
57.3% Win
0.49% appear
28 games
57.1% Win
0.17% appear
102 games
56.9% Win
0.61% appear
240 games
56.7% Win
1.44% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Kingambit
16 games
18.8% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
23.5% Win
0.10% appear
25 games
24.0% Win
0.15% appear
20 games
25.0% Win
0.12% appear
36 games
30.6% Win
0.22% appear
16 games
31.2% Win
0.10% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.13% appear
34 games
32.4% Win
0.20% appear
24 games
33.3% Win
0.14% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Kingambit performs well against
21 games
81.0% Win
0.13% appear
30 games
70.0% Win
0.18% appear
37 games
64.9% Win
0.22% appear
29 games
62.1% Win
0.17% appear
21 games
61.9% Win
0.13% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.13% appear
107 games
57.9% Win
0.64% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.13% appear
46 games
56.5% Win
0.28% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Kingambit
83 games
36.1% Win
0.50% appear
19 games
36.8% Win
0.11% appear
16 games
37.5% Win
0.10% appear
64 games
37.5% Win
0.38% appear
127 games
38.6% Win
0.76% appear
31 games
38.7% Win
0.19% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.14% appear
61 games
39.3% Win
0.37% appear
61 games
39.3% Win
0.37% appear
126 games
39.7% Win
0.76% appear