Lugia

Lugia

Tier D VGC 2026 Regulation I

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

Battle Statistics

1.14%
Usage Rate
52.11%
Win Rate
25.53%
Lead Rate
71.05%
Selection Rate
1087
Avg Rating
380
Total Games
198
Wins
182
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 D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 52.1% 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 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 35.3% of battles. Earth Power demonstrates the highest win rate at 68.8% While Aeroblast is the most popular choice, Earth Power shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Muk-Alola, Rillaboom, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Gothitelle, achieving a 85.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Archaludon, Flutter Mane, and Chien-Pao, while caution is advised against Raging Bolt, Calyrex-Ice, and Landorus. Particularly effective against Archaludon with a 77.8% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Lugia 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 Lugia
146 games
63.0% Win
0.9% appear
101 games
47.5% Win
0.6% appear
92 games
53.3% Win
0.6% appear
79 games
72.2% Win
0.5% appear
73 games
54.8% Win
0.4% appear
62 games
53.2% Win
0.4% appear
60 games
51.7% Win
0.4% appear
59 games
57.6% Win
0.3% appear
55 games
45.5% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
52.1% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
81.2% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
52.2% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
54.4% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
54.4% Win
0.3% appear
44 games
77.3% Win
0.3% appear
40 games
85.0% Win
0.2% appear
33 games
48.5% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
51.9% Win
0.2% appear
26 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
19 games
52.6% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Lugia
172 games
52.3% Win
1.03% appear
94 games
42.5% Win
0.56% appear
87 games
51.7% Win
0.52% appear
83 games
56.6% Win
0.50% appear
78 games
56.4% Win
0.47% appear
70 games
54.3% Win
0.42% appear
66 games
62.1% Win
0.40% appear
64 games
43.8% Win
0.38% appear
60 games
53.3% Win
0.36% appear
59 games
30.5% Win
0.35% appear
57 games
54.4% Win
0.34% appear
56 games
46.4% Win
0.34% appear
55 games
54.5% Win
0.33% appear
54 games
53.7% Win
0.32% appear
51 games
49.0% Win
0.31% appear
43 games
46.5% Win
0.26% appear
41 games
58.5% Win
0.25% appear
36 games
27.8% Win
0.22% appear
33 games
54.5% Win
0.20% appear
33 games
48.5% Win
0.20% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Lugia
40 games
85.0% Win
0.24% appear
48 games
81.2% Win
0.29% appear
44 games
77.3% Win
0.26% appear
79 games
72.2% Win
0.47% appear
146 games
63.0% Win
0.88% appear
18 games
61.1% Win
0.11% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Lugia
19 games
42.1% Win
0.11% appear
55 games
45.5% Win
0.33% appear
17 games
47.1% Win
0.10% appear
101 games
47.5% Win
0.61% appear
33 games
48.5% Win
0.20% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear
26 games
50.0% Win
0.16% appear
60 games
51.7% Win
0.36% appear
27 games
51.9% Win
0.16% appear
48 games
52.1% Win
0.29% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Lugia performs well against
18 games
77.8% Win
0.11% appear
66 games
62.1% Win
0.40% appear
25 games
60.0% Win
0.15% appear
41 games
58.5% Win
0.25% appear
26 games
57.7% Win
0.16% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.13% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.13% appear
83 games
56.6% Win
0.50% appear
78 games
56.4% Win
0.47% appear
33 games
54.5% Win
0.20% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Lugia
36 games
27.8% Win
0.22% appear
59 games
30.5% Win
0.35% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.13% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
25 games
36.0% Win
0.15% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
0.19% appear
94 games
42.5% Win
0.56% appear
64 games
43.8% Win
0.38% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.15% appear