Volcarona

Volcarona

Tier C VGC 2026 Regulation I

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

Battle Statistics

3.61%
Usage Rate
53.52%
Win Rate
23.81%
Lead Rate
43.12%
Selection Rate
1280
Avg Rating
8121
Total Games
4346
Wins
3775
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

Volcarona Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Volcarona currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 3.6% usage rate and 53.5% win rate. This data represents 112,446 games analyzed over 28 days from 03/14/2026 to 04/09/2026.

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 Quiver Dance used in 13.6% of battles. Flamethrower demonstrates the highest win rate at 66.1% While Quiver Dance is the most popular choice, Flamethrower shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Miraidon, Calyrex-Ice, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ting-Lu, achieving a 67.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Landorus-Therian, Kingambit, and Ditto, while caution is advised against Jumpluff, Iron Treads, and Dondozo. Particularly effective against Landorus-Therian with a 64.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Volcarona 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 Volcarona
4229 games
56.7% Win
3.8% appear
2361 games
57.9% Win
2.1% appear
2252 games
52.8% Win
2.0% appear
2147 games
56.2% Win
1.9% appear
2139 games
53.0% Win
1.9% appear
1706 games
57.4% Win
1.5% appear
1636 games
51.6% Win
1.4% appear
1512 games
57.1% Win
1.3% appear
1500 games
52.5% Win
1.3% appear
1390 games
55.4% Win
1.2% appear
1131 games
58.1% Win
1.0% appear
1005 games
56.1% Win
0.9% appear
912 games
55.8% Win
0.8% appear
903 games
55.9% Win
0.8% appear
869 games
49.5% Win
0.8% appear
840 games
50.0% Win
0.8% appear
692 games
56.9% Win
0.6% appear
643 games
57.5% Win
0.6% appear
643 games
53.3% Win
0.6% appear
633 games
54.7% Win
0.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Volcarona
3251 games
53.1% Win
2.89% appear
2565 games
52.6% Win
2.28% appear
1955 games
49.8% Win
1.74% appear
1921 games
53.1% Win
1.71% appear
1732 games
56.0% Win
1.54% appear
1721 games
54.1% Win
1.53% appear
1661 games
51.0% Win
1.48% appear
1566 games
54.1% Win
1.39% appear
1562 games
50.3% Win
1.39% appear
1517 games
53.1% Win
1.35% appear
1423 games
54.6% Win
1.27% appear
1345 games
53.5% Win
1.20% appear
1269 games
47.9% Win
1.13% appear
1200 games
54.1% Win
1.07% appear
1191 games
54.2% Win
1.06% appear
1162 games
52.5% Win
1.03% appear
1013 games
53.4% Win
0.90% appear
976 games
54.0% Win
0.87% appear
917 games
52.3% Win
0.82% appear
789 games
49.3% Win
0.70% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Volcarona
155 games
67.1% Win
0.14% appear
183 games
63.9% Win
0.16% appear
467 games
60.0% Win
0.42% appear
137 games
59.9% Win
0.12% appear
408 games
59.1% Win
0.36% appear
183 games
59.0% Win
0.16% appear
228 games
58.8% Win
0.20% appear
169 games
58.6% Win
0.15% appear
135 games
58.5% Win
0.12% appear
1131 games
58.1% Win
1.01% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Volcarona
147 games
35.4% Win
0.13% appear
135 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
200 games
43.5% Win
0.18% appear
187 games
43.9% Win
0.17% appear
209 games
46.4% Win
0.19% appear
318 games
46.9% Win
0.28% appear
406 games
47.5% Win
0.36% appear
297 games
48.1% Win
0.26% appear
343 games
48.4% Win
0.31% appear
167 games
48.5% Win
0.15% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Volcarona performs well against
110 games
64.5% Win
0.10% appear
174 games
63.2% Win
0.15% appear
128 games
60.9% Win
0.11% appear
141 games
60.3% Win
0.13% appear
209 games
59.3% Win
0.19% appear
322 games
58.7% Win
0.29% appear
137 games
58.4% Win
0.12% appear
159 games
57.9% Win
0.14% appear
197 games
57.4% Win
0.18% appear
114 games
57.0% Win
0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Volcarona
108 games
44.4% Win
0.10% appear
195 games
45.6% Win
0.17% appear
141 games
46.1% Win
0.13% appear
542 games
47.8% Win
0.48% appear
1269 games
47.9% Win
1.13% appear
789 games
49.3% Win
0.70% appear
1955 games
49.8% Win
1.74% appear
270 games
50.0% Win
0.24% appear
342 games
50.0% Win
0.30% appear
749 games
50.2% Win
0.67% appear