Tatsugiri

Tatsugiri

Tier D VGC 2025 Regulation J

Last Updated: 01/07/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.14%
Usage Rate
51.79%
Win Rate
16.94%
Lead Rate
70.68%
Selection Rate
1233
Avg Rating
614
Total Games
318
Wins
296
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

Tatsugiri Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Tatsugiri currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2025 Regulation J metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 51.8% win rate. This data represents 26,981 games analyzed over 14 days from 12/24/2025 to 01/06/2026.

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 Draco Meteor used in 14.0% of battles. Dragon Pulse demonstrates the highest win rate at 70.0% While Draco Meteor is the most popular choice, Dragon Pulse shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Dondozo, Miraidon, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Iron Bundle, achieving a 65.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Arceus, Torkoal, and Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, while caution is advised against Brute Bonnet, Miraidon, and Chi-Yu. Particularly effective against Arceus with a 70.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Tatsugiri 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 Tatsugiri
613 games
51.7% Win
2.3% appear
248 games
60.9% Win
0.9% appear
129 games
52.7% Win
0.5% appear
120 games
46.7% Win
0.4% appear
106 games
61.3% Win
0.4% appear
76 games
63.2% Win
0.3% appear
74 games
64.9% Win
0.3% appear
70 games
52.9% Win
0.3% appear
65 games
52.3% Win
0.2% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.2% appear
62 games
56.5% Win
0.2% appear
59 games
54.2% Win
0.2% appear
58 games
48.3% Win
0.2% appear
54 games
53.7% Win
0.2% appear
52 games
55.8% Win
0.2% appear
50 games
52.0% Win
0.2% appear
46 games
45.6% Win
0.2% appear
44 games
45.5% Win
0.2% appear
43 games
65.1% Win
0.2% appear
42 games
45.2% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Tatsugiri
228 games
53.5% Win
0.85% appear
152 games
48.0% Win
0.56% appear
143 games
50.4% Win
0.53% appear
123 games
43.9% Win
0.46% appear
119 games
55.5% Win
0.44% appear
115 games
55.6% Win
0.43% appear
112 games
53.6% Win
0.42% appear
103 games
55.3% Win
0.38% appear
101 games
44.5% Win
0.37% appear
94 games
50.0% Win
0.35% appear
94 games
44.7% Win
0.35% appear
88 games
47.7% Win
0.33% appear
80 games
50.0% Win
0.30% appear
79 games
40.5% Win
0.29% appear
65 games
53.9% Win
0.24% appear
61 games
55.7% Win
0.23% appear
61 games
49.2% Win
0.23% appear
60 games
58.3% Win
0.22% appear
60 games
61.7% Win
0.22% appear
60 games
46.7% Win
0.22% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Tatsugiri
43 games
65.1% Win
0.16% appear
74 games
64.9% Win
0.27% appear
33 games
63.6% Win
0.12% appear
76 games
63.2% Win
0.28% appear
106 games
61.3% Win
0.39% appear
248 games
60.9% Win
0.92% appear
62 games
56.5% Win
0.23% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.13% appear
52 games
55.8% Win
0.19% appear
59 games
54.2% Win
0.22% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Tatsugiri
30 games
43.3% Win
0.11% appear
36 games
44.4% Win
0.13% appear
31 games
45.2% Win
0.11% appear
31 games
45.2% Win
0.11% appear
42 games
45.2% Win
0.16% appear
44 games
45.5% Win
0.16% appear
46 games
45.6% Win
0.17% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.23% appear
120 games
46.7% Win
0.44% appear
58 games
48.3% Win
0.21% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Tatsugiri performs well against
27 games
70.4% Win
0.10% appear
34 games
67.7% Win
0.13% appear
31 games
64.5% Win
0.11% appear
60 games
61.7% Win
0.22% appear
60 games
58.3% Win
0.22% appear
35 games
57.1% Win
0.13% appear
61 games
55.7% Win
0.23% appear
115 games
55.6% Win
0.43% appear
119 games
55.5% Win
0.44% appear
103 games
55.3% Win
0.38% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Tatsugiri
26 games
38.5% Win
0.10% appear
79 games
40.5% Win
0.29% appear
49 games
40.8% Win
0.18% appear
45 games
42.2% Win
0.17% appear
47 games
42.5% Win
0.17% appear
123 games
43.9% Win
0.46% appear
36 games
44.4% Win
0.13% appear
101 games
44.5% Win
0.37% appear
94 games
44.7% Win
0.35% appear
30 games
46.7% Win
0.11% appear