Battle Statistics
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
Politoed Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Politoed currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 6.1% usage rate and 50.4% win rate. This data represents 178,755 games analyzed over 28 days from 05/21/2026 to 06/17/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.
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 Weather Ball used in 26.3% of battles. Psych Up demonstrates the highest win rate at 61.9% While Weather Ball is the most popular choice, Psych Up shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Incineroar, Gengar, and Archaludon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Sylveon, achieving a 55.4% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Steelix, Toxapex, and Ampharos, while caution is advised against Kommo-o, Chandelure, and Tsareena. Particularly effective against Steelix with a 59.5% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Politoed offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.
Frequent Partners
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
