Zacian-* - VGC 2026 Regulation I Analysis

Battle Statistics

6.69%

Usage Rate

49.96%

Win Rate

0.00%

Lead Rate

0.13%

Selection Rate

1121

Avg Rating

2228

Total Games

1113

Wins

1115

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

Zacian-* Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Zacian-* currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 6.7% usage rate and 50.0% 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 Behemoth Blade used in 39.4% of battles. Tera Blast demonstrates the highest win rate at 65.9% While Behemoth Blade is the most popular choice, Tera Blast shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Tornadus, Kyogre, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Entei, achieving a 68.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Dragapult, Dondozo, and Armarouge, while caution is advised against Ditto, Volcarona, and Landorus. Particularly effective against Dragapult with a 76.9% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Zacian-* maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Zacian-*

749 games

52.5% Win

4.5% appear

736 games

56.8% Win

4.4% appear

728 games

49.7% Win

4.4% appear

570 games

58.6% Win

3.4% appear

456 games

51.3% Win

2.7% appear

437 games

50.8% Win

2.6% appear

428 games

52.1% Win

2.6% appear

387 games

50.1% Win

2.3% appear

349 games

50.4% Win

2.1% appear

332 games

47.6% Win

2.0% appear

299 games

60.5% Win

1.8% appear

251 games

47.8% Win

1.5% appear

184 games

44.6% Win

1.1% appear

180 games

51.1% Win

1.1% appear

151 games

46.4% Win

0.9% appear

148 games

48.6% Win

0.9% appear

147 games

56.5% Win

0.9% appear

143 games

56.6% Win

0.9% appear

119 games

61.3% Win

0.7% appear

115 games

53.0% Win

0.7% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Zacian-*

896 games

48.7% Win

5.38% appear

611 games

45.2% Win

3.67% appear

527 games

43.8% Win

3.17% appear

438 games

49.1% Win

2.63% appear

428 games

45.1% Win

2.57% appear

418 games

48.8% Win

2.51% appear

417 games

48.4% Win

2.51% appear

407 games

51.1% Win

2.45% appear

357 games

46.8% Win

2.15% appear

354 games

41.2% Win

2.13% appear

345 games

41.5% Win

2.07% appear

345 games

44.6% Win

2.07% appear

337 games

43.6% Win

2.03% appear

289 games

41.9% Win

1.74% appear

286 games

47.9% Win

1.72% appear

267 games

44.2% Win

1.60% appear

261 games

46.7% Win

1.57% appear

247 games

47.8% Win

1.48% appear

223 games

48.0% Win

1.34% appear

213 games

46.0% Win

1.28% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Zacian-*

25 games

68.0% Win

0.15% appear

26 games

61.5% Win

0.16% appear

119 games

61.3% Win

0.72% appear

299 games

60.5% Win

1.80% appear

48 games

60.4% Win

0.29% appear

570 games

58.6% Win

3.43% appear

101 games

58.4% Win

0.61% appear

24 games

58.3% Win

0.14% appear

98 games

58.2% Win

0.59% appear

102 games

57.8% Win

0.61% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Zacian-*

23 games

13.0% Win

0.14% appear

32 games

18.8% Win

0.19% appear

24 games

20.8% Win

0.14% appear

48 games

25.0% Win

0.29% appear

72 games

29.2% Win

0.43% appear

24 games

29.2% Win

0.14% appear

23 games

30.4% Win

0.14% appear

73 games

31.5% Win

0.44% appear

31 games

32.3% Win

0.19% appear

26 games

34.6% Win

0.16% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Zacian-* performs well against

26 games

76.9% Win

0.16% appear

29 games

72.4% Win

0.17% appear

24 games

70.8% Win

0.14% appear

27 games

70.4% Win

0.16% appear

23 games

69.6% Win

0.14% appear

26 games

69.2% Win

0.16% appear

51 games

68.6% Win

0.31% appear

31 games

67.7% Win

0.19% appear

65 games

66.2% Win

0.39% appear

31 games

64.5% Win

0.19% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Zacian-*

31 games

32.3% Win

0.19% appear

80 games

37.5% Win

0.48% appear

194 games

38.1% Win

1.17% appear

36 games

38.9% Win

0.22% appear

172 games

40.7% Win

1.03% appear

34 games

41.2% Win

0.20% appear

354 games

41.2% Win

2.13% appear

345 games

41.5% Win

2.07% appear

24 games

41.7% Win

0.14% appear

289 games

41.9% Win

1.74% appear