Volcarona

Volcarona

Tier C VGC 2026 Regulation I

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

Battle Statistics

3.50%
Usage Rate
52.28%
Win Rate
25.06%
Lead Rate
43.08%
Selection Rate
1211
Avg Rating
1576
Total Games
824
Wins
752
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 3.5% usage rate and 52.3% win rate. This data represents 22,527 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across 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 Quiver Dance used in 12.8% of battles. Giga Drain demonstrates the highest win rate at 62.5% While Quiver Dance is the most popular choice, Giga Drain 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 Moltres-Galar, achieving a 72.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Venusaur, Iron Valiant, and Urshifu-SingleStrike, while caution is advised against Raging Bolt, Iron Bundle, and Iron Hands. Particularly effective against Venusaur with a 78.3% 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
746 games
57.1% Win
3.3% appear
490 games
57.5% Win
2.2% appear
456 games
58.5% Win
2.0% appear
395 games
60.8% Win
1.8% appear
355 games
58.9% Win
1.6% appear
287 games
55.8% Win
1.3% appear
256 games
52.0% Win
1.1% appear
252 games
58.7% Win
1.1% appear
240 games
52.1% Win
1.1% appear
223 games
58.3% Win
1.0% appear
207 games
60.9% Win
0.9% appear
207 games
51.7% Win
0.9% appear
199 games
57.8% Win
0.9% appear
195 games
54.4% Win
0.9% appear
159 games
60.4% Win
0.7% appear
131 games
54.2% Win
0.6% appear
126 games
61.9% Win
0.6% appear
126 games
61.9% Win
0.6% appear
104 games
42.3% Win
0.5% appear
101 games
53.5% Win
0.5% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Volcarona
614 games
52.8% Win
2.73% appear
433 games
50.1% Win
1.92% appear
387 games
47.3% Win
1.72% appear
359 games
53.8% Win
1.59% appear
339 games
50.4% Win
1.50% appear
336 games
56.5% Win
1.49% appear
297 games
49.8% Win
1.32% appear
292 games
55.8% Win
1.30% appear
273 games
52.8% Win
1.21% appear
272 games
52.9% Win
1.21% appear
267 games
48.7% Win
1.19% appear
242 games
47.9% Win
1.07% appear
238 games
47.9% Win
1.06% appear
227 games
53.7% Win
1.01% appear
206 games
52.9% Win
0.91% appear
166 games
54.2% Win
0.74% appear
159 games
39.0% Win
0.71% appear
145 games
47.6% Win
0.64% appear
142 games
45.8% Win
0.63% appear
142 games
49.3% Win
0.63% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Volcarona
22 games
72.7% Win
0.10% appear
42 games
64.3% Win
0.19% appear
89 games
62.9% Win
0.40% appear
126 games
61.9% Win
0.56% appear
126 games
61.9% Win
0.56% appear
207 games
60.9% Win
0.92% appear
69 games
60.9% Win
0.31% appear
395 games
60.8% Win
1.75% appear
159 games
60.4% Win
0.71% appear
355 games
58.9% Win
1.58% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Volcarona
23 games
21.7% Win
0.10% appear
27 games
22.2% Win
0.12% appear
27 games
25.9% Win
0.12% appear
22 games
27.3% Win
0.10% appear
29 games
31.0% Win
0.13% appear
29 games
34.5% Win
0.13% appear
37 games
35.1% Win
0.16% appear
34 games
35.3% Win
0.15% appear
52 games
36.5% Win
0.23% appear
27 games
40.7% Win
0.12% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Volcarona performs well against
23 games
78.3% Win
0.10% appear
33 games
75.8% Win
0.15% appear
51 games
70.6% Win
0.23% appear
26 games
69.2% Win
0.12% appear
27 games
66.7% Win
0.12% appear
22 games
63.6% Win
0.10% appear
27 games
63.0% Win
0.12% appear
56 games
62.5% Win
0.25% appear
23 games
60.9% Win
0.10% appear
125 games
60.8% Win
0.55% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Volcarona
159 games
39.0% Win
0.71% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.10% appear
126 games
40.5% Win
0.56% appear
36 games
41.7% Win
0.16% appear
86 games
43.0% Win
0.38% appear
133 games
43.6% Win
0.59% appear
32 games
43.8% Win
0.14% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.10% appear
72 games
45.8% Win
0.32% appear
142 games
45.8% Win
0.63% appear