Chandelure

Chandelure

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

Last Updated: 04/13/2026 01:02 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.11%
Usage Rate
52.21%
Win Rate
38.19%
Lead Rate
63.10%
Selection Rate
1171
Avg Rating
542
Total Games
283
Wins
259
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

Chandelure Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Chandelure currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 52.2% win rate. This data represents 24,385 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/09/2026 to 04/13/2026.

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 Heat Wave used in 29.9% of battles. Flamethrower demonstrates the highest win rate at 72.7% While Heat Wave is the most popular choice, Flamethrower shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kingambit, Whimsicott, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Dragonite, achieving a 68.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Meganium, Gardevoir, and Dragapult, while caution is advised against Crabominable, Talonflame, and Milotic. Particularly effective against Meganium with a 64.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Chandelure 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 Chandelure
202 games
55.0% Win
0.8% appear
162 games
48.1% Win
0.7% appear
117 games
50.4% Win
0.5% appear
112 games
57.1% Win
0.5% appear
103 games
47.6% Win
0.4% appear
102 games
56.9% Win
0.4% appear
98 games
51.0% Win
0.4% appear
87 games
57.5% Win
0.4% appear
76 games
57.9% Win
0.3% appear
76 games
55.3% Win
0.3% appear
65 games
52.3% Win
0.3% appear
58 games
53.5% Win
0.2% appear
56 games
46.4% Win
0.2% appear
47 games
57.5% Win
0.2% appear
46 games
43.5% Win
0.2% appear
45 games
57.8% Win
0.2% appear
40 games
55.0% Win
0.2% appear
39 games
46.1% Win
0.2% appear
38 games
68.4% Win
0.2% appear
34 games
52.9% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Chandelure
268 games
54.9% Win
1.10% appear
216 games
59.7% Win
0.89% appear
178 games
52.2% Win
0.73% appear
154 games
50.0% Win
0.63% appear
128 games
47.7% Win
0.52% appear
123 games
56.9% Win
0.50% appear
94 games
52.1% Win
0.39% appear
87 games
47.1% Win
0.36% appear
84 games
58.3% Win
0.34% appear
83 games
53.0% Win
0.34% appear
79 games
45.6% Win
0.32% appear
79 games
45.6% Win
0.32% appear
72 games
58.3% Win
0.30% appear
69 games
55.1% Win
0.28% appear
55 games
52.7% Win
0.23% appear
54 games
53.7% Win
0.22% appear
51 games
52.9% Win
0.21% appear
50 games
44.0% Win
0.21% appear
49 games
53.1% Win
0.20% appear
46 games
54.4% Win
0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Chandelure
38 games
68.4% Win
0.16% appear
24 games
58.3% Win
0.10% appear
76 games
57.9% Win
0.31% appear
45 games
57.8% Win
0.18% appear
87 games
57.5% Win
0.36% appear
47 games
57.5% Win
0.19% appear
112 games
57.1% Win
0.46% appear
102 games
56.9% Win
0.42% appear
32 games
56.2% Win
0.13% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.10% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Chandelure
25 games
40.0% Win
0.10% appear
46 games
43.5% Win
0.19% appear
31 games
45.2% Win
0.13% appear
39 games
46.1% Win
0.16% appear
56 games
46.4% Win
0.23% appear
103 games
47.6% Win
0.42% appear
162 games
48.1% Win
0.66% appear
26 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear
117 games
50.4% Win
0.48% appear
98 games
51.0% Win
0.40% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Chandelure performs well against
25 games
64.0% Win
0.10% appear
27 games
63.0% Win
0.11% appear
31 games
61.3% Win
0.13% appear
45 games
60.0% Win
0.18% appear
216 games
59.7% Win
0.89% appear
72 games
58.3% Win
0.30% appear
84 games
58.3% Win
0.34% appear
123 games
56.9% Win
0.50% appear
43 games
55.8% Win
0.18% appear
29 games
55.2% Win
0.12% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Chandelure
26 games
38.5% Win
0.11% appear
46 games
41.3% Win
0.19% appear
50 games
44.0% Win
0.21% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.10% appear
36 games
44.4% Win
0.15% appear
27 games
44.4% Win
0.11% appear
79 games
45.6% Win
0.32% appear
79 games
45.6% Win
0.32% appear
24 games
45.8% Win
0.10% appear
87 games
47.1% Win
0.36% appear