Sinistcha

Sinistcha

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 04/11/2026 15:08 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.08%
Usage Rate
46.83%
Win Rate
8.01%
Lead Rate
48.33%
Selection Rate
1213
Avg Rating
4672
Total Games
2188
Wins
2484
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 E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 2.1% usage rate and 46.8% win rate. This data represents 112,446 games analyzed over 28 days from 03/14/2026 to 04/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. 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 Rage Powder used in 15.9% of battles. Nasty Plot demonstrates the highest win rate at 75.0% While Rage Powder is the most popular choice, Nasty Plot shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Miraidon, and Terapagos in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Iron Treads, achieving a 56.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ho-Oh, Urshifu-SingleStrike, and Ogerpon-Hearthflame, while caution is advised against Urshifu-*, Zamazenta-*, and Smeargle. Particularly effective against Ho-Oh with a 55.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha
2343 games
51.3% Win
2.1% appear
1352 games
54.8% Win
1.2% appear
1321 games
52.9% Win
1.2% appear
991 games
46.9% Win
0.9% appear
905 games
49.2% Win
0.8% appear
652 games
47.2% Win
0.6% appear
556 games
48.6% Win
0.5% appear
537 games
56.4% Win
0.5% appear
513 games
46.2% Win
0.5% appear
504 games
53.0% Win
0.5% appear
482 games
49.2% Win
0.4% appear
460 games
53.3% Win
0.4% appear
432 games
47.5% Win
0.4% appear
424 games
45.0% Win
0.4% appear
406 games
48.0% Win
0.4% appear
383 games
47.3% Win
0.3% appear
356 games
42.4% Win
0.3% appear
353 games
47.0% Win
0.3% appear
310 games
47.1% Win
0.3% appear
283 games
43.5% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Sinistcha
1935 games
47.4% Win
1.72% appear
1366 games
44.7% Win
1.21% appear
1131 games
45.0% Win
1.01% appear
1031 games
44.6% Win
0.92% appear
981 games
42.4% Win
0.87% appear
961 games
46.5% Win
0.85% appear
916 games
46.6% Win
0.81% appear
876 games
45.2% Win
0.78% appear
872 games
43.0% Win
0.78% appear
792 games
41.4% Win
0.70% appear
755 games
44.9% Win
0.67% appear
725 games
47.3% Win
0.64% appear
678 games
43.4% Win
0.60% appear
666 games
47.1% Win
0.59% appear
660 games
39.4% Win
0.59% appear
637 games
47.7% Win
0.57% appear
553 games
46.8% Win
0.49% appear
509 games
50.7% Win
0.45% appear
501 games
44.9% Win
0.45% appear
474 games
45.8% Win
0.42% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Sinistcha
537 games
56.4% Win
0.48% appear
256 games
55.1% Win
0.23% appear
1352 games
54.8% Win
1.20% appear
154 games
53.9% Win
0.14% appear
460 games
53.3% Win
0.41% appear
504 games
53.0% Win
0.45% appear
1321 games
52.9% Win
1.17% appear
238 games
52.5% Win
0.21% appear
149 games
52.4% Win
0.13% appear
162 games
51.9% Win
0.14% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Sinistcha
119 games
31.1% Win
0.11% appear
183 games
35.5% Win
0.16% appear
141 games
36.2% Win
0.13% appear
205 games
37.1% Win
0.18% appear
257 games
38.9% Win
0.23% appear
184 games
39.1% Win
0.16% appear
107 games
41.1% Win
0.10% appear
264 games
41.3% Win
0.23% appear
133 games
41.4% Win
0.12% appear
117 games
41.9% Win
0.10% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Sinistcha performs well against
174 games
55.2% Win
0.15% appear
144 games
52.8% Win
0.13% appear
180 games
51.1% Win
0.16% appear
182 games
51.1% Win
0.16% appear
132 games
50.8% Win
0.12% appear
152 games
50.7% Win
0.14% appear
509 games
50.7% Win
0.45% appear
314 games
48.4% Win
0.28% appear
225 games
48.0% Win
0.20% appear
637 games
47.7% Win
0.57% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Sinistcha
660 games
39.4% Win
0.59% appear
792 games
41.4% Win
0.70% appear
354 games
41.8% Win
0.31% appear
430 games
41.9% Win
0.38% appear
129 games
41.9% Win
0.11% appear
159 games
42.1% Win
0.14% appear
379 games
42.2% Win
0.34% appear
317 games
42.3% Win
0.28% appear
981 games
42.4% Win
0.87% appear
872 games
43.0% Win
0.78% appear