Samurott-Hisui

Samurott-Hisui

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

Last Updated: 05/16/2026 10:18 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.04%
Usage Rate
48.01%
Win Rate
35.51%
Lead Rate
66.38%
Selection Rate
1393
Avg Rating
1529
Total Games
734
Wins
795
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

Samurott-Hisui Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Samurott-Hisui currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 48.0% win rate. This data represents 73,736 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 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 Ceaseless Edge used in 18.2% of battles. Night Slash demonstrates the highest win rate at 53.9% While Ceaseless Edge is the most popular choice, Night Slash shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sneasler, Aerodactyl, and Sylveon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Mudsdale, achieving a 58.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Froslass, Ninetales-Alola, and Gengar, while caution is advised against Sylveon, Gardevoir, and Scizor. Particularly effective against Froslass with a 56.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Samurott-Hisui 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 Samurott-Hisui
376 games
48.1% Win
0.5% appear
372 games
48.9% Win
0.5% appear
311 games
51.5% Win
0.4% appear
300 games
49.0% Win
0.4% appear
268 games
50.4% Win
0.4% appear
215 games
44.6% Win
0.3% appear
203 games
49.3% Win
0.3% appear
203 games
42.4% Win
0.3% appear
157 games
37.6% Win
0.2% appear
156 games
55.8% Win
0.2% appear
154 games
52.6% Win
0.2% appear
152 games
45.4% Win
0.2% appear
147 games
42.2% Win
0.2% appear
145 games
50.3% Win
0.2% appear
140 games
49.3% Win
0.2% appear
139 games
52.5% Win
0.2% appear
136 games
45.6% Win
0.2% appear
134 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
124 games
46.8% Win
0.2% appear
119 games
41.2% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Samurott-Hisui
471 games
44.6% Win
0.64% appear
461 games
46.6% Win
0.63% appear
414 games
47.6% Win
0.56% appear
409 games
47.4% Win
0.55% appear
376 games
46.3% Win
0.51% appear
349 games
49.3% Win
0.47% appear
327 games
45.6% Win
0.44% appear
322 games
53.1% Win
0.44% appear
270 games
48.1% Win
0.37% appear
251 games
43.4% Win
0.34% appear
243 games
46.5% Win
0.33% appear
220 games
53.6% Win
0.30% appear
220 games
40.9% Win
0.30% appear
180 games
49.4% Win
0.24% appear
177 games
44.6% Win
0.24% appear
176 games
46.6% Win
0.24% appear
176 games
50.6% Win
0.24% appear
146 games
54.1% Win
0.20% appear
136 games
44.1% Win
0.18% appear
129 games
43.4% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Samurott-Hisui
74 games
58.1% Win
0.10% appear
93 games
55.9% Win
0.13% appear
156 games
55.8% Win
0.21% appear
111 games
55.0% Win
0.15% appear
72 games
52.8% Win
0.10% appear
154 games
52.6% Win
0.21% appear
139 games
52.5% Win
0.19% appear
311 games
51.5% Win
0.42% appear
100 games
51.0% Win
0.14% appear
268 games
50.4% Win
0.36% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Samurott-Hisui
157 games
37.6% Win
0.21% appear
119 games
41.2% Win
0.16% appear
106 games
41.5% Win
0.14% appear
100 games
42.0% Win
0.14% appear
147 games
42.2% Win
0.20% appear
203 games
42.4% Win
0.28% appear
78 games
43.6% Win
0.11% appear
91 games
44.0% Win
0.12% appear
215 games
44.6% Win
0.29% appear
111 games
45.0% Win
0.15% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Samurott-Hisui performs well against
75 games
56.0% Win
0.10% appear
99 games
55.6% Win
0.13% appear
109 games
55.0% Win
0.15% appear
146 games
54.1% Win
0.20% appear
220 games
53.6% Win
0.30% appear
322 games
53.1% Win
0.44% appear
83 games
53.0% Win
0.11% appear
85 games
51.8% Win
0.12% appear
109 games
51.4% Win
0.15% appear
176 games
50.6% Win
0.24% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Samurott-Hisui
220 games
40.9% Win
0.30% appear
90 games
41.1% Win
0.12% appear
123 games
41.5% Win
0.17% appear
251 games
43.4% Win
0.34% appear
129 games
43.4% Win
0.17% appear
136 games
44.1% Win
0.18% appear
99 games
44.4% Win
0.13% appear
471 games
44.6% Win
0.64% appear
177 games
44.6% Win
0.24% appear
108 games
45.4% Win
0.15% appear