Rayquaza

Rayquaza

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 02/26/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.55%
Usage Rate
48.30%
Win Rate
41.63%
Lead Rate
73.53%
Selection Rate
1143
Avg Rating
884
Total Games
427
Wins
457
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

Rayquaza Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Rayquaza currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.6% usage rate and 48.3% win rate. This data represents 28,431 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/12/2026 to 02/20/2026.

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 Extreme Speed used in 36.1% of battles. Swords Dance demonstrates the highest win rate at 57.3% While Extreme Speed is the most popular choice, Swords Dance shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Chien-Pao, Rillaboom, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Kyogre, achieving a 65.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Archaludon, Groudon, and Clefairy, while caution is advised against Chi-Yu, Brute Bonnet, and Calyrex-Ice. Particularly effective against Archaludon with a 60.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza
311 games
50.5% Win
1.1% appear
296 games
46.0% Win
1.0% appear
292 games
48.3% Win
1.0% appear
184 games
51.6% Win
0.7% appear
181 games
53.0% Win
0.6% appear
158 games
48.1% Win
0.6% appear
139 games
48.9% Win
0.5% appear
138 games
40.6% Win
0.5% appear
124 games
58.1% Win
0.4% appear
91 games
47.2% Win
0.3% appear
87 games
54.0% Win
0.3% appear
83 games
53.0% Win
0.3% appear
80 games
55.0% Win
0.3% appear
79 games
44.3% Win
0.3% appear
78 games
41.0% Win
0.3% appear
77 games
41.6% Win
0.3% appear
77 games
54.5% Win
0.3% appear
69 games
56.5% Win
0.2% appear
67 games
46.3% Win
0.2% appear
62 games
58.1% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Rayquaza
380 games
47.1% Win
1.34% appear
218 games
48.2% Win
0.77% appear
204 games
37.8% Win
0.72% appear
202 games
44.5% Win
0.71% appear
182 games
47.2% Win
0.64% appear
173 games
42.2% Win
0.61% appear
167 games
47.3% Win
0.59% appear
165 games
51.5% Win
0.58% appear
145 games
51.7% Win
0.51% appear
145 games
48.3% Win
0.51% appear
144 games
48.6% Win
0.51% appear
130 games
47.7% Win
0.46% appear
128 games
43.0% Win
0.45% appear
126 games
50.8% Win
0.44% appear
108 games
41.7% Win
0.38% appear
94 games
39.4% Win
0.33% appear
93 games
41.9% Win
0.33% appear
84 games
47.6% Win
0.30% appear
83 games
45.8% Win
0.29% appear
78 games
42.3% Win
0.27% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Rayquaza
35 games
65.7% Win
0.12% appear
62 games
58.1% Win
0.22% appear
62 games
58.1% Win
0.22% appear
124 games
58.1% Win
0.44% appear
69 games
56.5% Win
0.24% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.12% appear
54 games
55.6% Win
0.19% appear
80 games
55.0% Win
0.28% appear
40 games
55.0% Win
0.14% appear
77 games
54.5% Win
0.27% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Rayquaza
38 games
36.8% Win
0.13% appear
28 games
39.3% Win
0.10% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
138 games
40.6% Win
0.49% appear
78 games
41.0% Win
0.27% appear
77 games
41.6% Win
0.27% appear
43 games
41.9% Win
0.15% appear
31 games
41.9% Win
0.11% appear
35 games
42.9% Win
0.12% appear
42 games
42.9% Win
0.15% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Rayquaza performs well against
43 games
60.5% Win
0.15% appear
55 games
60.0% Win
0.19% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.12% appear
68 games
54.4% Win
0.24% appear
30 games
53.3% Win
0.11% appear
47 games
53.2% Win
0.17% appear
145 games
51.7% Win
0.51% appear
29 games
51.7% Win
0.10% appear
165 games
51.5% Win
0.58% appear
126 games
50.8% Win
0.44% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Rayquaza
66 games
34.9% Win
0.23% appear
53 games
37.7% Win
0.19% appear
204 games
37.8% Win
0.72% appear
47 games
38.3% Win
0.17% appear
61 games
39.3% Win
0.21% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.12% appear
94 games
39.4% Win
0.33% appear
50 games
40.0% Win
0.18% appear
108 games
41.7% Win
0.38% appear
93 games
41.9% Win
0.33% appear