Skarmory

Skarmory

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

Last Updated: 04/20/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.05%
Usage Rate
45.81%
Win Rate
36.78%
Lead Rate
60.78%
Selection Rate
1241
Avg Rating
1682
Total Games
770
Wins
912
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

Skarmory Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Skarmory currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 45.8% win rate. This data represents 80,072 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/09/2026 to 04/20/2026.

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 Brave Bird used in 25.4% of battles. Dual Wingbeat demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.4% While Brave Bird is the most popular choice, Dual Wingbeat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Sinistcha, and Sneasler in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Kingambit, achieving a 57.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Aegislash, Tyranitar, and Glimmora, while caution is advised against Milotic, Charizard, and Dragonite.

Strategic Recommendations

Skarmory 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 Skarmory
708 games
45.5% Win
0.9% appear
697 games
47.1% Win
0.9% appear
680 games
49.6% Win
0.8% appear
530 games
42.6% Win
0.7% appear
431 games
45.5% Win
0.5% appear
360 games
48.1% Win
0.5% appear
239 games
43.1% Win
0.3% appear
229 games
43.7% Win
0.3% appear
218 games
49.5% Win
0.3% appear
214 games
46.3% Win
0.3% appear
176 games
47.2% Win
0.2% appear
165 games
45.5% Win
0.2% appear
155 games
57.4% Win
0.2% appear
137 games
43.8% Win
0.2% appear
132 games
54.5% Win
0.2% appear
100 games
43.0% Win
0.1% appear
95 games
42.1% Win
0.1% appear
94 games
51.1% Win
0.1% appear
91 games
44.0% Win
0.1% appear
89 games
51.7% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Skarmory
703 games
46.1% Win
0.88% appear
684 games
45.0% Win
0.85% appear
569 games
42.0% Win
0.71% appear
565 games
45.3% Win
0.71% appear
427 games
42.6% Win
0.53% appear
380 games
41.8% Win
0.47% appear
295 games
43.4% Win
0.37% appear
284 games
48.2% Win
0.35% appear
263 games
45.2% Win
0.33% appear
263 games
40.3% Win
0.33% appear
244 games
42.2% Win
0.30% appear
244 games
52.0% Win
0.30% appear
236 games
43.2% Win
0.29% appear
232 games
41.8% Win
0.29% appear
205 games
39.0% Win
0.26% appear
184 games
38.6% Win
0.23% appear
153 games
45.1% Win
0.19% appear
143 games
39.2% Win
0.18% appear
141 games
48.9% Win
0.18% appear
138 games
42.8% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Skarmory
155 games
57.4% Win
0.19% appear
87 games
56.3% Win
0.11% appear
132 games
54.5% Win
0.16% appear
89 games
51.7% Win
0.11% appear
94 games
51.1% Win
0.12% appear
680 games
49.6% Win
0.85% appear
218 games
49.5% Win
0.27% appear
87 games
49.4% Win
0.11% appear
360 games
48.1% Win
0.45% appear
176 games
47.2% Win
0.22% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Skarmory
87 games
32.2% Win
0.11% appear
95 games
42.1% Win
0.12% appear
530 games
42.6% Win
0.66% appear
100 games
43.0% Win
0.12% appear
239 games
43.1% Win
0.30% appear
229 games
43.7% Win
0.29% appear
137 games
43.8% Win
0.17% appear
91 games
44.0% Win
0.11% appear
708 games
45.5% Win
0.88% appear
431 games
45.5% Win
0.54% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Skarmory performs well against
113 games
54.9% Win
0.14% appear
244 games
52.0% Win
0.30% appear
81 games
50.6% Win
0.10% appear
123 games
49.6% Win
0.15% appear
141 games
48.9% Win
0.18% appear
284 games
48.2% Win
0.35% appear
703 games
46.1% Win
0.88% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Skarmory
184 games
38.6% Win
0.23% appear
205 games
39.0% Win
0.26% appear
143 games
39.2% Win
0.18% appear
77 games
40.3% Win
0.10% appear
263 games
40.3% Win
0.33% appear
109 games
41.3% Win
0.14% appear
128 games
41.4% Win
0.16% appear
232 games
41.8% Win
0.29% appear
380 games
41.8% Win
0.47% appear
122 games
41.8% Win
0.15% appear