Sinistcha - VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

36.97%

Usage Rate

49.05%

Win Rate

8.22%

Lead Rate

52.03%

Selection Rate

1201

Avg Rating

11842

Total Games

5808

Wins

6034

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

Sinistcha Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Sinistcha currently holds a B tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 37.0% usage rate and 49.0% win rate. This data represents 16,015 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

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 Rage Powder used in 20.4% of battles. Imprison demonstrates the highest win rate at 61.9% While Rage Powder is the most popular choice, Imprison shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Staraptor, Incineroar, and Grimmsnarl in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Arcanine-Hisui, achieving a 58.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Malamar, Palafin, and Eelektross, while caution is advised against Charizard, Scovillain, and Blastoise. Particularly effective against Malamar with a 60.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Sinistcha 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 Sinistcha

4097 games

47.7% Win

25.6% appear

3914 games

49.3% Win

24.4% appear

3203 games

46.4% Win

20.0% appear

2979 games

48.4% Win

18.6% appear

2771 games

52.3% Win

17.3% appear

2223 games

53.1% Win

13.9% appear

2202 games

52.9% Win

13.8% appear

2024 games

49.4% Win

12.6% appear

1945 games

49.3% Win

12.1% appear

1815 games

50.0% Win

11.3% appear

1793 games

49.1% Win

11.2% appear

1759 games

46.5% Win

11.0% appear

1527 games

49.4% Win

9.5% appear

1341 games

51.5% Win

8.4% appear

1336 games

47.8% Win

8.3% appear

1182 games

51.9% Win

7.4% appear

1102 games

50.4% Win

6.9% appear

1090 games

49.9% Win

6.8% appear

1003 games

51.2% Win

6.3% appear

904 games

47.9% Win

5.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Sinistcha

4462 games

50.0% Win

27.86% appear

3921 games

47.8% Win

24.48% appear

3374 games

49.1% Win

21.07% appear

3343 games

47.7% Win

20.87% appear

3002 games

45.4% Win

18.74% appear

2975 games

49.9% Win

18.58% appear

2273 games

47.7% Win

14.19% appear

2098 games

51.9% Win

13.10% appear

2096 games

47.0% Win

13.09% appear

2032 games

48.1% Win

12.69% appear

1941 games

49.5% Win

12.12% appear

1822 games

47.4% Win

11.38% appear

1802 games

48.0% Win

11.25% appear

1774 games

47.2% Win

11.08% appear

1674 games

48.4% Win

10.45% appear

1644 games

49.5% Win

10.27% appear

1307 games

44.8% Win

8.16% appear

1077 games

42.0% Win

6.72% appear

1011 games

50.1% Win

6.31% appear

996 games

44.8% Win

6.22% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Sinistcha

154 games

58.4% Win

0.96% appear

189 games

56.1% Win

1.18% appear

355 games

54.1% Win

2.22% appear

402 games

53.5% Win

2.51% appear

426 games

53.5% Win

2.66% appear

189 games

53.4% Win

1.18% appear

2223 games

53.1% Win

13.88% appear

323 games

52.9% Win

2.02% appear

2202 games

52.9% Win

13.75% appear

317 games

52.7% Win

1.98% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Sinistcha

156 games

39.1% Win

0.97% appear

125 games

39.2% Win

0.78% appear

212 games

40.1% Win

1.32% appear

135 games

41.5% Win

0.84% appear

418 games

41.6% Win

2.61% appear

531 games

43.7% Win

3.32% appear

277 games

43.7% Win

1.73% appear

152 games

44.1% Win

0.95% appear

270 games

44.4% Win

1.69% appear

150 games

45.3% Win

0.94% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Sinistcha performs well against

164 games

60.4% Win

1.02% appear

118 games

60.2% Win

0.74% appear

551 games

59.7% Win

3.44% appear

145 games

56.5% Win

0.91% appear

227 games

56.4% Win

1.42% appear

130 games

56.1% Win

0.81% appear

235 games

55.3% Win

1.47% appear

210 games

55.2% Win

1.31% appear

416 games

55.0% Win

2.60% appear

225 games

54.7% Win

1.40% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Sinistcha

1077 games

42.0% Win

6.72% appear

243 games

42.4% Win

1.52% appear

277 games

43.0% Win

1.73% appear

202 games

43.1% Win

1.26% appear

140 games

43.6% Win

0.87% appear

244 games

43.9% Win

1.52% appear

134 games

44.0% Win

0.84% appear

143 games

44.1% Win

0.89% appear

231 games

44.2% Win

1.44% appear

571 games

44.3% Win

3.57% appear