Pyroar

Pyroar

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

Last Updated: 06/20/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

2.98%
Usage Rate
50.37%
Win Rate
49.42%
Lead Rate
72.04%
Selection Rate
1220
Avg Rating
955
Total Games
481
Wins
474
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

Pyroar Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Pyroar currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 3.0% usage rate and 50.4% 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 decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Heat Wave used in 46.1% of battles. Solar Beam demonstrates the highest win rate at 73.2% While Heat Wave is the most popular choice, Solar Beam shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Whimsicott, Torkoal, and Farigiraf in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Blastoise, achieving a 70.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Dragapult, Gardevoir, and Volcarona, while caution is advised against Ceruledge, Corviknight, and Camerupt. Particularly effective against Dragapult with a 77.3% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Pyroar 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 Pyroar
496 games
50.2% Win
3.1% appear
434 games
51.6% Win
2.7% appear
341 games
56.6% Win
2.1% appear
307 games
55.7% Win
1.9% appear
248 games
54.8% Win
1.6% appear
187 games
52.9% Win
1.2% appear
170 games
51.8% Win
1.1% appear
154 games
48.0% Win
1.0% appear
154 games
50.0% Win
1.0% appear
145 games
53.8% Win
0.9% appear
111 games
46.0% Win
0.7% appear
108 games
54.6% Win
0.7% appear
97 games
57.7% Win
0.6% appear
90 games
62.2% Win
0.6% appear
84 games
40.5% Win
0.5% appear
80 games
50.0% Win
0.5% appear
79 games
45.6% Win
0.5% appear
75 games
45.3% Win
0.5% appear
72 games
43.1% Win
0.5% appear
69 games
47.8% Win
0.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Pyroar
343 games
51.6% Win
2.14% appear
305 games
48.5% Win
1.90% appear
256 games
50.0% Win
1.60% appear
255 games
51.8% Win
1.59% appear
231 games
48.5% Win
1.44% appear
230 games
44.4% Win
1.44% appear
171 games
52.0% Win
1.07% appear
168 games
50.6% Win
1.05% appear
167 games
46.7% Win
1.04% appear
164 games
51.2% Win
1.02% appear
161 games
47.8% Win
1.01% appear
159 games
51.6% Win
0.99% appear
147 games
50.3% Win
0.92% appear
142 games
54.2% Win
0.89% appear
142 games
52.1% Win
0.89% appear
141 games
44.0% Win
0.88% appear
111 games
45.0% Win
0.69% appear
94 games
42.5% Win
0.59% appear
91 games
52.8% Win
0.57% appear
90 games
52.2% Win
0.56% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Pyroar
24 games
70.8% Win
0.15% appear
44 games
65.9% Win
0.27% appear
90 games
62.2% Win
0.56% appear
26 games
61.5% Win
0.16% appear
43 games
58.1% Win
0.27% appear
97 games
57.7% Win
0.61% appear
341 games
56.6% Win
2.13% appear
307 games
55.7% Win
1.92% appear
45 games
55.6% Win
0.28% appear
248 games
54.8% Win
1.55% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Pyroar
18 games
16.7% Win
0.11% appear
17 games
29.4% Win
0.11% appear
69 games
33.3% Win
0.43% appear
21 games
38.1% Win
0.13% appear
28 games
39.3% Win
0.17% appear
84 games
40.5% Win
0.52% appear
24 games
41.7% Win
0.15% appear
35 games
42.9% Win
0.22% appear
72 games
43.1% Win
0.45% appear
34 games
44.1% Win
0.21% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Pyroar performs well against
22 games
77.3% Win
0.14% appear
19 games
68.4% Win
0.12% appear
19 games
68.4% Win
0.12% appear
32 games
65.6% Win
0.20% appear
45 games
64.4% Win
0.28% appear
18 games
61.1% Win
0.11% appear
43 games
60.5% Win
0.27% appear
75 games
58.7% Win
0.47% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.16% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.16% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Pyroar
16 games
12.5% Win
0.10% appear
23 games
34.8% Win
0.14% appear
18 games
38.9% Win
0.11% appear
56 games
39.3% Win
0.35% appear
40 games
40.0% Win
0.25% appear
43 games
41.9% Win
0.27% appear
94 games
42.5% Win
0.59% appear
141 games
44.0% Win
0.88% appear
230 games
44.4% Win
1.44% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.11% appear