Araquanid

Araquanid

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

Last Updated: 06/20/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.26%
Usage Rate
47.03%
Win Rate
16.34%
Lead Rate
46.53%
Selection Rate
1208
Avg Rating
404
Total Games
190
Wins
214
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

Araquanid Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Araquanid currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.3% usage rate and 47.0% win rate. This data represents 16,019 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

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 Liquidation used in 31.4% of battles. Liquidation demonstrates the highest win rate at 41.7% This move is widely adopted, though its win rate suggests room for optimization in usage scenarios.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sinistcha, Mawile, and Farigiraf in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Froslass, achieving a 68.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Talonflame, Grimmsnarl, and Ninetales-Alola, while caution is advised against Swampert, Primarina, and Tyranitar. Particularly effective against Talonflame with a 70.8% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Araquanid 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 Araquanid
130 games
49.2% Win
0.8% appear
122 games
51.6% Win
0.8% appear
121 games
47.1% Win
0.8% appear
110 games
50.0% Win
0.7% appear
70 games
38.6% Win
0.4% appear
67 games
40.3% Win
0.4% appear
51 games
45.1% Win
0.3% appear
50 games
40.0% Win
0.3% appear
49 games
55.1% Win
0.3% appear
47 games
46.8% Win
0.3% appear
45 games
37.8% Win
0.3% appear
40 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.2% appear
36 games
58.3% Win
0.2% appear
33 games
57.6% Win
0.2% appear
33 games
48.5% Win
0.2% appear
31 games
51.6% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
56.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
53.3% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Araquanid
145 games
43.5% Win
0.91% appear
132 games
49.2% Win
0.82% appear
117 games
55.6% Win
0.73% appear
102 games
51.0% Win
0.64% appear
99 games
51.5% Win
0.62% appear
94 games
33.0% Win
0.59% appear
84 games
33.3% Win
0.52% appear
79 games
53.2% Win
0.49% appear
73 games
48.0% Win
0.46% appear
72 games
45.8% Win
0.45% appear
69 games
34.8% Win
0.43% appear
66 games
59.1% Win
0.41% appear
60 games
53.3% Win
0.37% appear
59 games
54.2% Win
0.37% appear
58 games
29.3% Win
0.36% appear
43 games
51.2% Win
0.27% appear
40 games
37.5% Win
0.25% appear
38 games
34.2% Win
0.24% appear
34 games
52.9% Win
0.21% appear
30 games
46.7% Win
0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Araquanid
16 games
68.8% Win
0.10% appear
20 games
60.0% Win
0.12% appear
36 games
58.3% Win
0.22% appear
26 games
57.7% Win
0.16% appear
33 games
57.6% Win
0.21% appear
30 games
56.7% Win
0.19% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.16% appear
49 games
55.1% Win
0.31% appear
28 games
53.6% Win
0.17% appear
28 games
53.6% Win
0.17% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Araquanid
29 games
27.6% Win
0.18% appear
20 games
35.0% Win
0.12% appear
45 games
37.8% Win
0.28% appear
70 games
38.6% Win
0.44% appear
50 games
40.0% Win
0.31% appear
67 games
40.3% Win
0.42% appear
27 games
40.7% Win
0.17% appear
29 games
41.4% Win
0.18% appear
23 games
43.5% Win
0.14% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.16% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Araquanid performs well against
24 games
70.8% Win
0.15% appear
66 games
59.1% Win
0.41% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.11% appear
117 games
55.6% Win
0.73% appear
24 games
54.2% Win
0.15% appear
59 games
54.2% Win
0.37% appear
60 games
53.3% Win
0.37% appear
79 games
53.2% Win
0.49% appear
34 games
52.9% Win
0.21% appear
17 games
52.9% Win
0.11% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Araquanid
58 games
29.3% Win
0.36% appear
17 games
29.4% Win
0.11% appear
23 games
30.4% Win
0.14% appear
94 games
33.0% Win
0.59% appear
84 games
33.3% Win
0.52% appear
38 games
34.2% Win
0.24% appear
69 games
34.8% Win
0.43% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.17% appear
40 games
37.5% Win
0.25% appear
28 games
39.3% Win
0.17% appear