Aegislash

Aegislash

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

Last Updated: 09/10/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.34%
Usage Rate
46.22%
Win Rate
19.93%
Lead Rate
54.10%
Selection Rate
1259
Avg Rating
3211
Total Games
1484
Wins
1727
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

Aegislash Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Aegislash currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.3% usage rate and 46.2% win rate. This data represents 119,941 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/27/2026 to 09/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 King's Shield used in 23.7% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.2% While King's Shield is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Farigiraf, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Staraptor, achieving a 54.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Torkoal, and Talonflame, while caution is advised against Tsareena, Floette-Eternal, and Gholdengo.

Strategic Recommendations

Aegislash 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 Aegislash
794 games
47.9% Win
0.7% appear
716 games
49.3% Win
0.6% appear
652 games
48.9% Win
0.5% appear
566 games
45.4% Win
0.5% appear
499 games
47.3% Win
0.4% appear
434 games
49.3% Win
0.4% appear
430 games
48.8% Win
0.4% appear
398 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
368 games
49.5% Win
0.3% appear
359 games
48.8% Win
0.3% appear
335 games
49.0% Win
0.3% appear
334 games
49.4% Win
0.3% appear
331 games
45.0% Win
0.3% appear
312 games
54.2% Win
0.3% appear
304 games
42.4% Win
0.2% appear
280 games
46.1% Win
0.2% appear
257 games
48.6% Win
0.2% appear
248 games
51.6% Win
0.2% appear
225 games
44.4% Win
0.2% appear
214 games
47.2% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Aegislash
1030 games
44.7% Win
0.86% appear
873 games
42.5% Win
0.73% appear
803 games
47.2% Win
0.67% appear
797 games
44.0% Win
0.66% appear
781 games
44.0% Win
0.65% appear
737 games
46.0% Win
0.61% appear
732 games
45.0% Win
0.61% appear
625 games
46.2% Win
0.52% appear
532 games
41.4% Win
0.44% appear
439 games
42.1% Win
0.37% appear
400 games
46.0% Win
0.33% appear
388 games
40.7% Win
0.32% appear
387 games
44.7% Win
0.32% appear
383 games
44.6% Win
0.32% appear
338 games
42.3% Win
0.28% appear
312 games
44.9% Win
0.26% appear
274 games
41.2% Win
0.23% appear
266 games
41.4% Win
0.22% appear
258 games
41.9% Win
0.22% appear
249 games
43.4% Win
0.21% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Aegislash
312 games
54.2% Win
0.26% appear
180 games
52.8% Win
0.15% appear
132 games
52.3% Win
0.11% appear
248 games
51.6% Win
0.21% appear
128 games
50.8% Win
0.11% appear
398 games
50.0% Win
0.33% appear
173 games
49.7% Win
0.14% appear
192 games
49.5% Win
0.16% appear
368 games
49.5% Win
0.31% appear
334 games
49.4% Win
0.28% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Aegislash
169 games
32.5% Win
0.14% appear
116 games
33.6% Win
0.10% appear
140 games
42.1% Win
0.12% appear
304 games
42.4% Win
0.25% appear
146 games
43.8% Win
0.12% appear
225 games
44.4% Win
0.19% appear
331 games
45.0% Win
0.28% appear
566 games
45.4% Win
0.47% appear
139 games
46.0% Win
0.12% appear
280 games
46.1% Win
0.23% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Aegislash performs well against
158 games
54.4% Win
0.13% appear
188 games
53.7% Win
0.16% appear
204 games
53.4% Win
0.17% appear
153 games
52.3% Win
0.13% appear
180 games
51.1% Win
0.15% appear
136 games
48.5% Win
0.11% appear
193 games
48.2% Win
0.16% appear
245 games
47.8% Win
0.20% appear
203 games
47.8% Win
0.17% appear
179 games
47.5% Win
0.15% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Aegislash
138 games
40.6% Win
0.12% appear
388 games
40.7% Win
0.32% appear
274 games
41.2% Win
0.23% appear
160 games
41.2% Win
0.13% appear
532 games
41.4% Win
0.44% appear
266 games
41.4% Win
0.22% appear
258 games
41.9% Win
0.22% appear
119 games
42.0% Win
0.10% appear
439 games
42.1% Win
0.37% appear
338 games
42.3% Win
0.28% appear