Volcarona

Volcarona

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

Last Updated: 06/18/2026 14:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.89%
Usage Rate
48.16%
Win Rate
26.59%
Lead Rate
50.08%
Selection Rate
1371
Avg Rating
6755
Total Games
3253
Wins
3502
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

Volcarona Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Volcarona currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.9% usage rate and 48.2% 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 remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

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 Quiver Dance used in 15.7% of battles. Bug Buzz demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.9% While Quiver Dance is the most popular choice, Bug Buzz shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sneasler, Sinistcha, and Garchomp in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Starmie, achieving a 54.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Maushold, Ninetales-Alola, and Gardevoir, while caution is advised against Basculegion, Kleavor, and Aerodactyl. Particularly effective against Maushold with a 58.6% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Volcarona 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 Volcarona
1687 games
49.0% Win
0.9% appear
1559 games
50.3% Win
0.9% appear
1436 games
50.3% Win
0.8% appear
1402 games
50.6% Win
0.8% appear
1118 games
50.0% Win
0.6% appear
1050 games
49.7% Win
0.6% appear
1040 games
48.3% Win
0.6% appear
910 games
48.8% Win
0.5% appear
851 games
46.9% Win
0.5% appear
812 games
48.4% Win
0.5% appear
786 games
48.1% Win
0.4% appear
755 games
46.6% Win
0.4% appear
753 games
49.3% Win
0.4% appear
700 games
52.3% Win
0.4% appear
647 games
49.3% Win
0.4% appear
636 games
48.1% Win
0.4% appear
621 games
50.6% Win
0.3% appear
579 games
43.7% Win
0.3% appear
574 games
46.2% Win
0.3% appear
518 games
51.0% Win
0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Volcarona
2072 games
48.1% Win
1.16% appear
2020 games
45.8% Win
1.13% appear
1947 games
50.1% Win
1.09% appear
1942 games
43.0% Win
1.09% appear
1924 games
46.8% Win
1.08% appear
1915 games
50.1% Win
1.07% appear
1398 games
45.2% Win
0.78% appear
1155 games
46.8% Win
0.65% appear
1111 games
47.9% Win
0.62% appear
1022 games
45.6% Win
0.57% appear
993 games
49.2% Win
0.56% appear
969 games
43.8% Win
0.54% appear
859 games
47.5% Win
0.48% appear
846 games
47.8% Win
0.47% appear
807 games
45.5% Win
0.45% appear
701 games
50.2% Win
0.39% appear
617 games
52.2% Win
0.35% appear
585 games
47.7% Win
0.33% appear
558 games
45.2% Win
0.31% appear
552 games
52.9% Win
0.31% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Volcarona
192 games
54.7% Win
0.11% appear
501 games
54.1% Win
0.28% appear
242 games
52.9% Win
0.14% appear
326 games
52.5% Win
0.18% appear
700 games
52.3% Win
0.39% appear
457 games
51.6% Win
0.26% appear
250 games
51.6% Win
0.14% appear
342 games
51.5% Win
0.19% appear
518 games
51.0% Win
0.29% appear
1402 games
50.6% Win
0.78% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Volcarona
243 games
39.9% Win
0.14% appear
183 games
43.7% Win
0.10% appear
579 games
43.7% Win
0.32% appear
297 games
44.1% Win
0.17% appear
206 games
44.2% Win
0.12% appear
302 games
44.4% Win
0.17% appear
435 games
44.4% Win
0.24% appear
184 games
44.6% Win
0.10% appear
318 games
45.0% Win
0.18% appear
470 games
45.1% Win
0.26% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Volcarona performs well against
420 games
58.6% Win
0.23% appear
285 games
58.2% Win
0.16% appear
291 games
56.0% Win
0.16% appear
170 games
55.9% Win
0.10% appear
182 games
53.9% Win
0.10% appear
208 games
53.9% Win
0.12% appear
552 games
52.9% Win
0.31% appear
617 games
52.2% Win
0.35% appear
171 games
51.5% Win
0.10% appear
216 games
50.9% Win
0.12% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Volcarona
1942 games
43.0% Win
1.09% appear
187 games
43.3% Win
0.10% appear
969 games
43.8% Win
0.54% appear
354 games
44.4% Win
0.20% appear
1398 games
45.2% Win
0.78% appear
558 games
45.2% Win
0.31% appear
273 games
45.4% Win
0.15% appear
807 games
45.5% Win
0.45% appear
1022 games
45.6% Win
0.57% appear
419 games
45.6% Win
0.23% appear