Volcarona - VGC 2026 Regulation I Analysis

Battle Statistics

3.19%

Usage Rate

53.58%

Win Rate

24.67%

Lead Rate

44.35%

Selection Rate

1126

Avg Rating

1062

Total Games

569

Wins

493

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 3.2% usage rate and 53.6% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 Quiver Dance used in 14.6% of battles. Struggle Bug demonstrates the highest win rate at 68.3% While Quiver Dance is the most popular choice, Struggle Bug 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 Wo-Chien, achieving a 75.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gastrodon, Regieleki, and Annihilape, while caution is advised against Clefairy, Ogerpon-Hearthflame, and Raichu. Particularly effective against Gastrodon with a 88.2% 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

541 games

58.2% Win

3.2% appear

319 games

59.6% Win

1.9% appear

290 games

54.8% Win

1.7% appear

272 games

57.0% Win

1.6% appear

216 games

50.5% Win

1.3% appear

170 games

54.1% Win

1.0% appear

165 games

56.4% Win

1.0% appear

157 games

56.0% Win

0.9% appear

153 games

53.6% Win

0.9% appear

139 games

46.0% Win

0.8% appear

136 games

46.3% Win

0.8% appear

134 games

47.0% Win

0.8% appear

130 games

54.6% Win

0.8% appear

130 games

56.9% Win

0.8% appear

127 games

60.6% Win

0.8% appear

125 games

60.8% Win

0.8% appear

102 games

62.8% Win

0.6% appear

97 games

63.9% Win

0.6% appear

96 games

55.2% Win

0.6% appear

92 games

51.1% Win

0.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Volcarona

412 games

53.2% Win

2.48% appear

265 games

50.9% Win

1.59% appear

227 games

47.1% Win

1.36% appear

221 games

49.3% Win

1.33% appear

206 games

49.5% Win

1.24% appear

200 games

53.0% Win

1.20% appear

191 games

62.3% Win

1.15% appear

176 games

46.6% Win

1.06% appear

172 games

55.8% Win

1.03% appear

168 games

50.6% Win

1.01% appear

168 games

51.2% Win

1.01% appear

167 games

52.1% Win

1.00% appear

161 games

53.4% Win

0.97% appear

156 games

55.1% Win

0.94% appear

147 games

44.9% Win

0.88% appear

132 games

51.5% Win

0.79% appear

127 games

44.9% Win

0.76% appear

119 games

57.1% Win

0.72% appear

113 games

50.4% Win

0.68% appear

104 games

52.9% Win

0.62% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Volcarona

16 games

75.0% Win

0.10% appear

18 games

72.2% Win

0.11% appear

48 games

70.8% Win

0.29% appear

22 games

68.2% Win

0.13% appear

33 games

66.7% Win

0.20% appear

45 games

64.4% Win

0.27% appear

42 games

64.3% Win

0.25% appear

97 games

63.9% Win

0.58% appear

102 games

62.8% Win

0.61% appear

125 games

60.8% Win

0.75% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Volcarona

19 games

15.8% Win

0.11% appear

17 games

23.5% Win

0.10% appear

29 games

31.0% Win

0.17% appear

23 games

34.8% Win

0.14% appear

17 games

35.3% Win

0.10% appear

74 games

36.5% Win

0.44% appear

24 games

37.5% Win

0.14% appear

40 games

42.5% Win

0.24% appear

16 games

43.8% Win

0.10% appear

25 games

44.0% Win

0.15% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Volcarona performs well against

17 games

88.2% Win

0.10% appear

19 games

79.0% Win

0.11% appear

27 games

77.8% Win

0.16% appear

22 games

77.3% Win

0.13% appear

16 games

75.0% Win

0.10% appear

16 games

68.8% Win

0.10% appear

80 games

62.5% Win

0.48% appear

191 games

62.3% Win

1.15% appear

26 games

61.5% Win

0.16% appear

18 games

61.1% Win

0.11% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Volcarona

38 games

34.2% Win

0.23% appear

31 games

38.7% Win

0.19% appear

18 games

38.9% Win

0.11% appear

62 games

41.9% Win

0.37% appear

19 games

42.1% Win

0.11% appear

28 games

42.9% Win

0.17% appear

86 games

43.0% Win

0.52% appear

81 games

43.2% Win

0.49% appear

16 games

43.8% Win

0.10% appear

18 games

44.4% Win

0.11% appear