Ampharos

Ampharos

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

Last Updated: 05/16/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.02%
Usage Rate
47.40%
Win Rate
22.56%
Lead Rate
59.08%
Selection Rate
1388
Avg Rating
1498
Total Games
710
Wins
788
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

Ampharos Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Ampharos currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 47.4% win rate. This data represents 73,556 games analyzed over 14 days from 05/02/2026 to 05/16/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Thunderbolt used in 22.8% of battles. Focus Blast demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.8% While Thunderbolt is the most popular choice, Focus Blast shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Farigiraf, Incineroar, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Aromatisse, achieving a 54.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Glimmora, and Venusaur, while caution is advised against Sylveon, Basculegion, and Charizard. Particularly effective against Ninetales-Alola with a 56.8% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Ampharos currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Ampharos
720 games
47.8% Win
1.0% appear
549 games
45.5% Win
0.8% appear
471 games
43.5% Win
0.6% appear
432 games
45.4% Win
0.6% appear
266 games
50.0% Win
0.4% appear
252 games
47.6% Win
0.3% appear
208 games
52.4% Win
0.3% appear
201 games
45.8% Win
0.3% appear
199 games
53.8% Win
0.3% appear
191 games
51.8% Win
0.3% appear
180 games
45.0% Win
0.2% appear
172 games
41.9% Win
0.2% appear
163 games
54.0% Win
0.2% appear
146 games
48.6% Win
0.2% appear
135 games
50.4% Win
0.2% appear
134 games
45.5% Win
0.2% appear
118 games
45.8% Win
0.2% appear
109 games
54.1% Win
0.1% appear
106 games
52.8% Win
0.1% appear
105 games
52.4% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Ampharos
477 games
41.9% Win
0.65% appear
472 games
42.2% Win
0.64% appear
452 games
46.5% Win
0.61% appear
431 games
42.9% Win
0.59% appear
375 games
50.9% Win
0.51% appear
351 games
47.9% Win
0.48% appear
333 games
44.4% Win
0.45% appear
303 games
42.2% Win
0.41% appear
266 games
45.5% Win
0.36% appear
244 games
48.8% Win
0.33% appear
242 games
37.2% Win
0.33% appear
230 games
45.2% Win
0.31% appear
213 games
47.9% Win
0.29% appear
185 games
53.0% Win
0.25% appear
172 games
48.8% Win
0.23% appear
169 games
42.6% Win
0.23% appear
157 games
49.0% Win
0.21% appear
154 games
44.2% Win
0.21% appear
128 games
50.0% Win
0.17% appear
118 games
44.1% Win
0.16% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Ampharos
104 games
54.8% Win
0.14% appear
109 games
54.1% Win
0.15% appear
163 games
54.0% Win
0.22% appear
199 games
53.8% Win
0.27% appear
82 games
53.7% Win
0.11% appear
94 games
53.2% Win
0.13% appear
106 games
52.8% Win
0.14% appear
208 games
52.4% Win
0.28% appear
105 games
52.4% Win
0.14% appear
191 games
51.8% Win
0.26% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Ampharos
172 games
41.9% Win
0.23% appear
471 games
43.5% Win
0.64% appear
103 games
44.7% Win
0.14% appear
180 games
45.0% Win
0.24% appear
432 games
45.4% Win
0.59% appear
134 games
45.5% Win
0.18% appear
549 games
45.5% Win
0.75% appear
118 games
45.8% Win
0.16% appear
201 games
45.8% Win
0.27% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Ampharos performs well against
88 games
56.8% Win
0.12% appear
103 games
56.3% Win
0.14% appear
108 games
55.6% Win
0.15% appear
92 games
53.3% Win
0.13% appear
185 games
53.0% Win
0.25% appear
104 games
51.9% Win
0.14% appear
81 games
51.9% Win
0.11% appear
105 games
51.4% Win
0.14% appear
375 games
50.9% Win
0.51% appear
82 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Ampharos
242 games
37.2% Win
0.33% appear
477 games
41.9% Win
0.65% appear
303 games
42.2% Win
0.41% appear
472 games
42.2% Win
0.64% appear
169 games
42.6% Win
0.23% appear
431 games
42.9% Win
0.59% appear
72 games
43.1% Win
0.10% appear
118 games
44.1% Win
0.16% appear
154 games
44.2% Win
0.21% appear
333 games
44.4% Win
0.45% appear