Sinistcha

Sinistcha

Tier C VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 03/01/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.60%
Usage Rate
52.56%
Win Rate
14.59%
Lead Rate
54.61%
Selection Rate
1183
Avg Rating
1172
Total Games
616
Wins
556
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

Sinistcha Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Sinistcha currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 2.6% usage rate and 52.6% win rate. This data represents 22,527 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

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 Rage Powder used in 17.2% of battles. Foul Play demonstrates the highest win rate at 63.6% While Rage Powder is the most popular choice, Foul Play shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Miraidon, and Calyrex-Ice in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Primarina, achieving a 69.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Pelipper, and Annihilape, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Cornerstone, Terapagos, and Chi-Yu. Particularly effective against Ninetales-Alola with a 62.1% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Sinistcha offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Sinistcha
372 games
58.1% Win
1.6% appear
312 games
58.0% Win
1.4% appear
283 games
57.6% Win
1.3% appear
264 games
57.6% Win
1.2% appear
258 games
59.7% Win
1.1% appear
188 games
57.5% Win
0.8% appear
175 games
56.6% Win
0.8% appear
146 games
60.3% Win
0.7% appear
138 games
55.8% Win
0.6% appear
135 games
51.9% Win
0.6% appear
125 games
60.8% Win
0.6% appear
118 games
51.7% Win
0.5% appear
111 games
47.8% Win
0.5% appear
101 games
53.5% Win
0.5% appear
89 games
62.9% Win
0.4% appear
87 games
58.6% Win
0.4% appear
87 games
51.7% Win
0.4% appear
81 games
61.7% Win
0.4% appear
80 games
50.0% Win
0.4% appear
77 games
46.8% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Sinistcha
501 games
49.3% Win
2.22% appear
292 games
48.0% Win
1.30% appear
288 games
49.0% Win
1.28% appear
271 games
50.2% Win
1.20% appear
250 games
50.0% Win
1.11% appear
249 games
51.4% Win
1.11% appear
221 games
49.8% Win
0.98% appear
212 games
52.8% Win
0.94% appear
181 games
57.5% Win
0.80% appear
180 games
51.7% Win
0.80% appear
175 games
49.1% Win
0.78% appear
173 games
52.0% Win
0.77% appear
161 games
57.1% Win
0.71% appear
160 games
50.6% Win
0.71% appear
142 games
46.5% Win
0.63% appear
130 games
49.2% Win
0.58% appear
130 games
53.9% Win
0.58% appear
128 games
46.9% Win
0.57% appear
110 games
48.2% Win
0.49% appear
107 games
43.0% Win
0.47% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Sinistcha
43 games
69.8% Win
0.19% appear
36 games
69.4% Win
0.16% appear
23 games
65.2% Win
0.10% appear
47 games
63.8% Win
0.21% appear
55 games
63.6% Win
0.24% appear
89 games
62.9% Win
0.40% appear
81 games
61.7% Win
0.36% appear
125 games
60.8% Win
0.55% appear
146 games
60.3% Win
0.65% appear
35 games
60.0% Win
0.16% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Sinistcha
36 games
27.8% Win
0.16% appear
26 games
30.8% Win
0.12% appear
44 games
36.4% Win
0.20% appear
27 games
37.0% Win
0.12% appear
40 games
37.5% Win
0.18% appear
45 games
37.8% Win
0.20% appear
50 games
38.0% Win
0.22% appear
28 games
42.9% Win
0.12% appear
30 games
43.3% Win
0.13% appear
45 games
44.4% Win
0.20% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Sinistcha performs well against
29 games
62.1% Win
0.13% appear
33 games
60.6% Win
0.15% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.10% appear
24 games
58.3% Win
0.11% appear
181 games
57.5% Win
0.80% appear
161 games
57.1% Win
0.71% appear
62 games
56.5% Win
0.28% appear
48 games
56.2% Win
0.21% appear
29 games
55.2% Win
0.13% appear
48 games
54.2% Win
0.21% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Sinistcha
39 games
38.5% Win
0.17% appear
78 games
41.0% Win
0.35% appear
81 games
42.0% Win
0.36% appear
107 games
43.0% Win
0.47% appear
43 games
44.2% Win
0.19% appear
58 games
44.8% Win
0.26% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.10% appear
33 games
45.5% Win
0.15% appear
24 games
45.8% Win
0.11% appear
50 games
46.0% Win
0.22% appear