Smeargle - VGC 2026 Regulation I Analysis

Battle Statistics

7.27%

Usage Rate

55.83%

Win Rate

55.13%

Lead Rate

67.82%

Selection Rate

1149

Avg Rating

2418

Total Games

1350

Wins

1068

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

Smeargle Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Smeargle currently holds a B tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 7.3% usage rate and 55.8% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Fake Out used in 24.8% of battles. Baneful Bunker demonstrates the highest win rate at 70.0% While Fake Out is the most popular choice, Baneful Bunker shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, and Rillaboom in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ting-Lu, achieving a 81.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Cresselia, Basculegion, and Charizard, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Wellspring, Iron Treads, and Roaring Moon. Particularly effective against Cresselia with a 77.8% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Smeargle 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 Smeargle

972 games

56.4% Win

5.8% appear

890 games

57.6% Win

5.3% appear

826 games

60.4% Win

5.0% appear

621 games

54.1% Win

3.7% appear

607 games

60.8% Win

3.6% appear

555 games

58.9% Win

3.3% appear

471 games

55.8% Win

2.8% appear

443 games

59.4% Win

2.7% appear

377 games

57.8% Win

2.3% appear

370 games

57.6% Win

2.2% appear

362 games

59.7% Win

2.2% appear

290 games

61.4% Win

1.7% appear

281 games

48.8% Win

1.7% appear

267 games

60.3% Win

1.6% appear

256 games

55.9% Win

1.5% appear

238 games

60.1% Win

1.4% appear

219 games

56.2% Win

1.3% appear

217 games

65.0% Win

1.3% appear

182 games

59.9% Win

1.1% appear

171 games

46.8% Win

1.0% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Smeargle

999 games

52.5% Win

6.00% appear

634 games

55.2% Win

3.81% appear

615 games

55.0% Win

3.70% appear

514 games

49.4% Win

3.09% appear

494 games

56.1% Win

2.97% appear

450 games

50.4% Win

2.70% appear

443 games

55.5% Win

2.66% appear

434 games

55.5% Win

2.61% appear

388 games

58.5% Win

2.33% appear

378 games

50.0% Win

2.27% appear

376 games

53.7% Win

2.26% appear

374 games

50.5% Win

2.25% appear

358 games

54.8% Win

2.15% appear

337 games

52.5% Win

2.03% appear

309 games

56.0% Win

1.86% appear

298 games

52.7% Win

1.79% appear

293 games

56.0% Win

1.76% appear

269 games

51.7% Win

1.62% appear

267 games

52.4% Win

1.60% appear

245 games

50.2% Win

1.47% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Smeargle

43 games

81.4% Win

0.26% appear

42 games

81.0% Win

0.25% appear

46 games

76.1% Win

0.28% appear

79 games

72.2% Win

0.47% appear

68 games

66.2% Win

0.41% appear

67 games

65.7% Win

0.40% appear

43 games

65.1% Win

0.26% appear

217 games

65.0% Win

1.30% appear

48 games

64.6% Win

0.29% appear

102 games

62.8% Win

0.61% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Smeargle

56 games

32.1% Win

0.34% appear

75 games

36.0% Win

0.45% appear

87 games

39.1% Win

0.52% appear

113 games

40.7% Win

0.68% appear

29 games

41.4% Win

0.17% appear

104 games

42.3% Win

0.62% appear

28 games

42.9% Win

0.17% appear

28 games

42.9% Win

0.17% appear

29 games

44.8% Win

0.17% appear

56 games

46.4% Win

0.34% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Smeargle performs well against

27 games

77.8% Win

0.16% appear

25 games

76.0% Win

0.15% appear

24 games

75.0% Win

0.14% appear

28 games

75.0% Win

0.17% appear

71 games

74.7% Win

0.43% appear

27 games

74.1% Win

0.16% appear

50 games

74.0% Win

0.30% appear

35 games

71.4% Win

0.21% appear

57 games

68.4% Win

0.34% appear

125 games

65.6% Win

0.75% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Smeargle

84 games

35.7% Win

0.50% appear

25 games

36.0% Win

0.15% appear

35 games

40.0% Win

0.21% appear

25 games

44.0% Win

0.15% appear

49 games

44.9% Win

0.29% appear

55 games

45.5% Win

0.33% appear

26 games

46.1% Win

0.16% appear

108 games

46.3% Win

0.65% appear

77 games

46.8% Win

0.46% appear

40 games

47.5% Win

0.24% appear