Lugia

Lugia

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 03/20/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.05%
Usage Rate
43.50%
Win Rate
43.92%
Lead Rate
77.06%
Selection Rate
1143
Avg Rating
715
Total Games
310
Wins
405
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

Lugia Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Lugia currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 43.5% win rate. This data represents 33,928 games analyzed over 14 days from 03/08/2026 to 03/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Aeroblast used in 44.1% of battles. Psych Up demonstrates the highest win rate at 70.6% While Aeroblast is the most popular choice, Psych Up shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Rillaboom, and Comfey in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Sableye, achieving a 58.3% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Chien-Pao, Ho-Oh, and Grimmsnarl, while caution is advised against Iron Hands, Terapagos, and Chi-Yu. Particularly effective against Chien-Pao with a 58.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Lugia 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 Lugia
214 games
48.6% Win
0.6% appear
114 games
43.9% Win
0.3% appear
106 games
55.7% Win
0.3% appear
99 games
46.5% Win
0.3% appear
87 games
48.3% Win
0.3% appear
82 games
39.0% Win
0.2% appear
82 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
75 games
42.7% Win
0.2% appear
72 games
58.3% Win
0.2% appear
63 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
62 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
57 games
54.4% Win
0.2% appear
56 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
55 games
40.0% Win
0.2% appear
53 games
37.7% Win
0.2% appear
52 games
44.2% Win
0.1% appear
50 games
46.0% Win
0.1% appear
50 games
48.0% Win
0.1% appear
49 games
49.0% Win
0.1% appear
48 games
43.8% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Lugia
311 games
43.4% Win
0.92% appear
195 games
43.6% Win
0.57% appear
166 games
35.5% Win
0.49% appear
165 games
42.4% Win
0.49% appear
157 games
42.7% Win
0.46% appear
153 games
37.2% Win
0.45% appear
128 games
43.0% Win
0.38% appear
128 games
41.4% Win
0.38% appear
127 games
35.4% Win
0.37% appear
117 games
36.8% Win
0.34% appear
115 games
38.3% Win
0.34% appear
111 games
45.0% Win
0.33% appear
102 games
48.0% Win
0.30% appear
101 games
47.5% Win
0.30% appear
99 games
33.3% Win
0.29% appear
97 games
43.3% Win
0.29% appear
94 games
40.4% Win
0.28% appear
79 games
31.6% Win
0.23% appear
74 games
50.0% Win
0.22% appear
65 games
58.5% Win
0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Lugia
72 games
58.3% Win
0.21% appear
37 games
56.8% Win
0.11% appear
106 games
55.7% Win
0.31% appear
57 games
54.4% Win
0.17% appear
41 games
53.7% Win
0.12% appear
47 games
53.2% Win
0.14% appear
44 games
52.3% Win
0.13% appear
56 games
50.0% Win
0.17% appear
62 games
50.0% Win
0.18% appear
82 games
50.0% Win
0.24% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Lugia
45 games
31.1% Win
0.13% appear
41 games
34.1% Win
0.12% appear
33 games
36.4% Win
0.10% appear
53 games
37.7% Win
0.16% appear
82 games
39.0% Win
0.24% appear
55 games
40.0% Win
0.16% appear
41 games
41.5% Win
0.12% appear
75 games
42.7% Win
0.22% appear
63 games
42.9% Win
0.19% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Lugia performs well against
65 games
58.5% Win
0.19% appear
37 games
56.8% Win
0.11% appear
63 games
50.8% Win
0.19% appear
74 games
50.0% Win
0.22% appear
102 games
48.0% Win
0.30% appear
101 games
47.5% Win
0.30% appear
111 games
45.0% Win
0.33% appear
43 games
44.2% Win
0.13% appear
57 games
43.9% Win
0.17% appear
195 games
43.6% Win
0.57% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Lugia
54 games
25.9% Win
0.16% appear
50 games
30.0% Win
0.15% appear
79 games
31.6% Win
0.23% appear
39 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear
99 games
33.3% Win
0.29% appear
127 games
35.4% Win
0.37% appear
166 games
35.5% Win
0.49% appear
117 games
36.8% Win
0.34% appear
153 games
37.2% Win
0.45% appear
115 games
38.3% Win
0.34% appear