Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

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

Battle Statistics

1.00%
Usage Rate
42.94%
Win Rate
32.43%
Lead Rate
67.57%
Selection Rate
1087
Avg Rating
333
Total Games
143
Wins
190
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

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 42.9% 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 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 Sunsteel Strike used in 32.1% of battles. Photon Geyser demonstrates the highest win rate at 59.6% While Sunsteel Strike is the most popular choice, Photon Geyser shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Rillaboom, and Calyrex-Shadow in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Excadrill, achieving a 64.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Zacian-*, Dragonite, and Ogerpon-Hearthflame, while caution is advised against Iron Hands, Terapagos, and Brute Bonnet. Particularly effective against Zacian-* with a 58.3% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane 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 Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
162 games
47.5% Win
1.0% appear
132 games
48.5% Win
0.8% appear
120 games
47.5% Win
0.7% appear
100 games
48.0% Win
0.6% appear
87 games
49.4% Win
0.5% appear
46 games
41.3% Win
0.3% appear
40 games
35.0% Win
0.2% appear
39 games
35.9% Win
0.2% appear
39 games
43.6% Win
0.2% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.2% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.2% appear
32 games
56.2% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
31.0% Win
0.2% appear
28 games
32.1% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
44.4% Win
0.2% appear
26 games
53.9% Win
0.2% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.1% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.1% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.1% appear
22 games
50.0% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
155 games
38.1% Win
0.93% appear
94 games
28.7% Win
0.56% appear
82 games
30.5% Win
0.49% appear
66 games
39.4% Win
0.40% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.38% appear
61 games
41.0% Win
0.37% appear
58 games
36.2% Win
0.35% appear
56 games
50.0% Win
0.34% appear
53 games
43.4% Win
0.32% appear
52 games
42.3% Win
0.31% appear
48 games
25.0% Win
0.29% appear
42 games
33.3% Win
0.25% appear
40 games
40.0% Win
0.24% appear
40 games
30.0% Win
0.24% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.23% appear
36 games
52.8% Win
0.22% appear
35 games
25.7% Win
0.21% appear
34 games
44.1% Win
0.20% appear
32 games
40.6% Win
0.19% appear
31 games
35.5% Win
0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
17 games
64.7% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
64.7% Win
0.10% appear
32 games
56.2% Win
0.19% appear
26 games
53.9% Win
0.16% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear
22 games
50.0% Win
0.13% appear
20 games
50.0% Win
0.12% appear
87 games
49.4% Win
0.52% appear
132 games
48.5% Win
0.79% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.15% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
29 games
31.0% Win
0.17% appear
28 games
32.1% Win
0.17% appear
40 games
35.0% Win
0.24% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
39 games
35.9% Win
0.23% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.14% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.14% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.20% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.20% appear
46 games
41.3% Win
0.28% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Necrozma-Dusk-Mane performs well against
24 games
58.3% Win
0.14% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.10% appear
36 games
52.8% Win
0.22% appear
19 games
52.6% Win
0.11% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.23% appear
56 games
50.0% Win
0.34% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.38% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.11% appear
34 games
44.1% Win
0.20% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
22 games
22.7% Win
0.13% appear
26 games
23.1% Win
0.16% appear
17 games
23.5% Win
0.10% appear
48 games
25.0% Win
0.29% appear
35 games
25.7% Win
0.21% appear
94 games
28.7% Win
0.56% appear
40 games
30.0% Win
0.24% appear
82 games
30.5% Win
0.49% appear
42 games
33.3% Win
0.25% appear
29 games
34.5% Win
0.17% appear