Murkrow

Murkrow

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/15/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.41%
Usage Rate
48.29%
Win Rate
65.17%
Lead Rate
74.15%
Selection Rate
1102
Avg Rating
468
Total Games
226
Wins
242
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

Murkrow Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Murkrow currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.4% usage rate and 48.3% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 Tailwind used in 47.9% of battles. Snarl demonstrates the highest win rate at 77.8% While Tailwind is the most popular choice, Snarl shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Calyrex-Shadow, Koraidon, and Raichu in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Zekrom, achieving a 66.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Urshifu-RapidStrike, and Sinistcha, while caution is advised against Urshifu-*, Zacian-*, and Iron Hands. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 70.6% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Murkrow 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 Murkrow
192 games
47.4% Win
1.1% appear
181 games
43.1% Win
1.1% appear
161 games
46.6% Win
1.0% appear
118 games
49.1% Win
0.7% appear
100 games
59.0% Win
0.6% appear
96 games
54.2% Win
0.6% appear
71 games
52.1% Win
0.4% appear
56 games
41.1% Win
0.3% appear
55 games
47.3% Win
0.3% appear
54 games
51.9% Win
0.3% appear
54 games
53.7% Win
0.3% appear
50 games
58.0% Win
0.3% appear
49 games
59.2% Win
0.3% appear
47 games
53.2% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
58.7% Win
0.3% appear
45 games
60.0% Win
0.3% appear
40 games
42.5% Win
0.2% appear
38 games
57.9% Win
0.2% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
0.2% appear
31 games
54.8% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Murkrow
191 games
47.6% Win
1.15% appear
130 games
41.5% Win
0.78% appear
107 games
46.7% Win
0.64% appear
102 games
50.0% Win
0.61% appear
100 games
43.0% Win
0.60% appear
98 games
41.8% Win
0.59% appear
89 games
51.7% Win
0.53% appear
81 games
50.6% Win
0.49% appear
75 games
44.0% Win
0.45% appear
75 games
50.7% Win
0.45% appear
70 games
38.6% Win
0.42% appear
69 games
47.8% Win
0.41% appear
68 games
44.1% Win
0.41% appear
61 games
44.3% Win
0.37% appear
56 games
25.0% Win
0.34% appear
54 games
44.4% Win
0.32% appear
53 games
49.1% Win
0.32% appear
51 games
47.1% Win
0.31% appear
49 games
51.0% Win
0.29% appear
43 games
51.2% Win
0.26% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Murkrow
18 games
66.7% Win
0.11% appear
31 games
64.5% Win
0.19% appear
24 games
62.5% Win
0.14% appear
25 games
60.0% Win
0.15% appear
45 games
60.0% Win
0.27% appear
49 games
59.2% Win
0.29% appear
100 games
59.0% Win
0.60% appear
46 games
58.7% Win
0.28% appear
50 games
58.0% Win
0.30% appear
38 games
57.9% Win
0.23% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Murkrow
17 games
23.5% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
23.5% Win
0.10% appear
22 games
27.3% Win
0.13% appear
20 games
30.0% Win
0.12% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
0.19% appear
56 games
41.1% Win
0.34% appear
19 games
42.1% Win
0.11% appear
40 games
42.5% Win
0.24% appear
181 games
43.1% Win
1.09% appear
16 games
43.8% Win
0.10% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Murkrow performs well against
17 games
70.6% Win
0.10% appear
35 games
62.9% Win
0.21% appear
16 games
62.5% Win
0.10% appear
24 games
62.5% Win
0.14% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.13% appear
24 games
54.2% Win
0.14% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.10% appear
89 games
51.7% Win
0.53% appear
35 games
51.4% Win
0.21% appear
43 games
51.2% Win
0.26% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Murkrow
56 games
25.0% Win
0.34% appear
25 games
36.0% Win
0.15% appear
30 games
36.7% Win
0.18% appear
42 games
38.1% Win
0.25% appear
70 games
38.6% Win
0.42% appear
130 games
41.5% Win
0.78% appear
98 games
41.8% Win
0.59% appear
100 games
43.0% Win
0.60% appear
75 games
44.0% Win
0.45% appear
68 games
44.1% Win
0.41% appear