Aegislash

Aegislash

Tier D VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 05/25/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

6.03%
Usage Rate
49.30%
Win Rate
16.97%
Lead Rate
53.84%
Selection Rate
1417
Avg Rating
13598
Total Games
6703
Wins
6895
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

Aegislash Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Aegislash currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 6.0% usage rate and 49.3% win rate. This data represents 112,689 games analyzed over 14 days from 05/11/2026 to 05/22/2026.

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 King's Shield used in 23.7% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.9% While King's Shield is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Incineroar, and Rotom-Wash in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Mamoswine, achieving a 58.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Espathra, Lucario, and Hatterene, while caution is advised against Vivillon, Blastoise, and Starmie. Particularly effective against Espathra with a 56.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Aegislash 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 Aegislash
6047 games
52.0% Win
5.4% appear
3461 games
48.9% Win
3.1% appear
3200 games
48.4% Win
2.8% appear
2974 games
49.3% Win
2.6% appear
2962 games
52.3% Win
2.6% appear
2156 games
50.6% Win
1.9% appear
2150 games
48.7% Win
1.9% appear
2035 games
52.4% Win
1.8% appear
1914 games
51.2% Win
1.7% appear
1889 games
48.9% Win
1.7% appear
1881 games
50.2% Win
1.7% appear
1726 games
48.7% Win
1.5% appear
1720 games
49.6% Win
1.5% appear
1650 games
50.6% Win
1.5% appear
1648 games
47.9% Win
1.5% appear
1624 games
51.1% Win
1.4% appear
1394 games
50.9% Win
1.2% appear
1137 games
47.6% Win
1.0% appear
959 games
51.3% Win
0.8% appear
954 games
49.5% Win
0.8% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Aegislash
4537 games
47.0% Win
4.03% appear
4188 games
47.9% Win
3.72% appear
4015 games
47.5% Win
3.56% appear
3618 games
50.2% Win
3.21% appear
3139 games
50.8% Win
2.79% appear
3066 games
49.7% Win
2.72% appear
2911 games
48.5% Win
2.58% appear
2534 games
50.4% Win
2.25% appear
2530 games
48.8% Win
2.25% appear
2316 games
48.6% Win
2.06% appear
2297 games
49.5% Win
2.04% appear
1992 games
50.0% Win
1.77% appear
1908 games
48.0% Win
1.69% appear
1562 games
51.5% Win
1.39% appear
1486 games
48.9% Win
1.32% appear
1392 games
48.1% Win
1.24% appear
1391 games
51.2% Win
1.23% appear
1300 games
46.0% Win
1.15% appear
1180 games
47.4% Win
1.05% appear
1143 games
48.1% Win
1.01% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Aegislash
167 games
58.7% Win
0.15% appear
164 games
53.7% Win
0.15% appear
439 games
52.6% Win
0.39% appear
2035 games
52.4% Win
1.81% appear
187 games
52.4% Win
0.17% appear
2962 games
52.3% Win
2.63% appear
343 games
52.2% Win
0.30% appear
6047 games
52.0% Win
5.37% appear
747 games
51.4% Win
0.66% appear
959 games
51.3% Win
0.85% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Aegislash
178 games
41.0% Win
0.16% appear
299 games
42.1% Win
0.27% appear
210 games
42.4% Win
0.19% appear
223 games
43.5% Win
0.20% appear
253 games
43.9% Win
0.22% appear
346 games
45.4% Win
0.31% appear
158 games
45.6% Win
0.14% appear
376 games
46.0% Win
0.33% appear
840 games
46.2% Win
0.75% appear
203 games
46.3% Win
0.18% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Aegislash performs well against
306 games
56.5% Win
0.27% appear
401 games
56.4% Win
0.36% appear
206 games
56.3% Win
0.18% appear
353 games
55.0% Win
0.31% appear
191 games
55.0% Win
0.17% appear
145 games
54.5% Win
0.13% appear
217 games
54.4% Win
0.19% appear
153 games
54.2% Win
0.14% appear
211 games
54.0% Win
0.19% appear
215 games
54.0% Win
0.19% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Aegislash
246 games
39.8% Win
0.22% appear
1010 games
44.5% Win
0.90% appear
220 games
44.5% Win
0.20% appear
212 games
44.8% Win
0.19% appear
1300 games
46.0% Win
1.15% appear
287 games
46.3% Win
0.25% appear
600 games
46.7% Win
0.53% appear
496 games
46.8% Win
0.44% appear
4537 games
47.0% Win
4.03% appear
754 games
47.0% Win
0.67% appear