Sinistcha - VGC Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

34.71%

Usage Rate

50.11%

Win Rate

15.45%

Lead Rate

49.00%

Selection Rate

1141

Avg Rating

1353

Total Games

678

Wins

675

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

Sinistcha Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Sinistcha currently holds a B tier ranking in the VGC Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 34.7% usage rate and 50.1% win rate. This data represents 1,949 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/09/2026 to 04/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 Matcha Gotcha used in 20.8% of battles. Strength Sap demonstrates the highest win rate at 53.4% While Matcha Gotcha is the most popular choice, Strength Sap shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Sneasler, and Tyranitar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Tinkaton, achieving a 65.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Chesnaught, Oranguru, and Mamoswine, while caution is advised against Hatterene, Snorlax, and Hydreigon. Particularly effective against Chesnaught with a 68.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Sinistcha 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

Most common teammates with Sinistcha

753 games

50.7% Win

38.6% appear

468 games

50.4% Win

24.0% appear

404 games

50.7% Win

20.7% appear

297 games

52.2% Win

15.2% appear

255 games

53.3% Win

13.1% appear

243 games

54.7% Win

12.5% appear

241 games

52.3% Win

12.4% appear

227 games

55.1% Win

11.7% appear

227 games

50.2% Win

11.7% appear

221 games

50.7% Win

11.3% appear

184 games

53.3% Win

9.4% appear

168 games

48.2% Win

8.6% appear

143 games

58.0% Win

7.3% appear

134 games

45.5% Win

6.9% appear

108 games

54.6% Win

5.5% appear

106 games

47.2% Win

5.4% appear

105 games

44.8% Win

5.4% appear

101 games

41.6% Win

5.2% appear

92 games

46.7% Win

4.7% appear

86 games

43.0% Win

4.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Sinistcha

639 games

52.0% Win

32.79% appear

546 games

48.7% Win

28.01% appear

482 games

50.0% Win

24.73% appear

438 games

48.2% Win

22.47% appear

349 games

49.0% Win

17.91% appear

284 games

48.2% Win

14.57% appear

239 games

49.4% Win

12.26% appear

230 games

42.2% Win

11.80% appear

229 games

49.8% Win

11.75% appear

228 games

52.2% Win

11.70% appear

223 games

48.9% Win

11.44% appear

199 games

50.2% Win

10.21% appear

164 games

41.5% Win

8.41% appear

154 games

55.2% Win

7.90% appear

147 games

49.0% Win

7.54% appear

142 games

45.1% Win

7.29% appear

126 games

46.8% Win

6.46% appear

122 games

49.2% Win

6.26% appear

119 games

49.6% Win

6.11% appear

113 games

57.5% Win

5.80% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Sinistcha

23 games

65.2% Win

1.18% appear

22 games

63.6% Win

1.13% appear

26 games

61.5% Win

1.33% appear

33 games

60.6% Win

1.69% appear

81 games

60.5% Win

4.16% appear

32 games

59.4% Win

1.64% appear

31 games

58.1% Win

1.59% appear

143 games

58.0% Win

7.34% appear

19 games

57.9% Win

0.97% appear

59 games

57.6% Win

3.03% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Sinistcha

13 games

23.1% Win

0.67% appear

22 games

31.8% Win

1.13% appear

21 games

33.3% Win

1.08% appear

17 games

35.3% Win

0.87% appear

21 games

38.1% Win

1.08% appear

47 games

38.3% Win

2.41% appear

13 games

38.5% Win

0.67% appear

54 games

38.9% Win

2.77% appear

23 games

39.1% Win

1.18% appear

40 games

40.0% Win

2.05% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Sinistcha performs well against

19 games

68.4% Win

0.97% appear

25 games

68.0% Win

1.28% appear

20 games

65.0% Win

1.03% appear

20 games

65.0% Win

1.03% appear

54 games

64.8% Win

2.77% appear

36 games

63.9% Win

1.85% appear

22 games

63.6% Win

1.13% appear

19 games

63.2% Win

0.97% appear

62 games

62.9% Win

3.18% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.82% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Sinistcha

31 games

25.8% Win

1.59% appear

17 games

35.3% Win

0.87% appear

40 games

37.5% Win

2.05% appear

29 games

37.9% Win

1.49% appear

13 games

38.5% Win

0.67% appear

44 games

38.6% Win

2.26% appear

28 games

39.3% Win

1.44% appear

38 games

39.5% Win

1.95% appear

25 games

40.0% Win

1.28% appear

95 games

41.0% Win

4.87% appear