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

Battle Statistics

25.39%

Usage Rate

48.81%

Win Rate

10.78%

Lead Rate

53.47%

Selection Rate

1290

Avg Rating

60908

Total Games

29731

Wins

31177

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 C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 25.4% usage rate and 48.8% win rate. This data represents 119,952 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 Rage Powder used in 21.7% of battles. Imprison demonstrates the highest win rate at 61.3% While Rage Powder is the most popular choice, Imprison shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Sneasler, and Kingambit in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Swampert, achieving a 52.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Oranguru, Steelix, and Aegislash, while caution is advised against Venusaur, Basculegion, and Floette-Eternal. Particularly effective against Oranguru with a 57.5% 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

22071 games

49.5% Win

18.4% appear

16951 games

50.3% Win

14.1% appear

14469 games

49.7% Win

12.1% appear

11929 games

48.6% Win

9.9% appear

9960 games

47.7% Win

8.3% appear

9804 games

49.4% Win

8.2% appear

8096 games

51.7% Win

6.8% appear

7973 games

50.2% Win

6.7% appear

7925 games

52.2% Win

6.6% appear

7763 games

52.6% Win

6.5% appear

7139 games

49.3% Win

6.0% appear

6996 games

47.9% Win

5.8% appear

6948 games

52.2% Win

5.8% appear

6606 games

46.2% Win

5.5% appear

6563 games

49.5% Win

5.5% appear

6268 games

50.8% Win

5.2% appear

5915 games

48.6% Win

4.9% appear

5848 games

49.2% Win

4.9% appear

5743 games

49.5% Win

4.8% appear

4790 games

52.8% Win

4.0% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Sinistcha

20374 games

45.7% Win

16.99% appear

17081 games

46.8% Win

14.24% appear

15760 games

50.0% Win

13.14% appear

15544 games

47.6% Win

12.96% appear

15361 games

45.2% Win

12.81% appear

14212 games

48.1% Win

11.85% appear

13984 games

49.2% Win

11.66% appear

12434 games

48.5% Win

10.37% appear

10148 games

46.0% Win

8.46% appear

8838 games

47.3% Win

7.37% appear

7638 games

45.6% Win

6.37% appear

7577 games

47.9% Win

6.32% appear

7388 games

45.2% Win

6.16% appear

6686 games

47.4% Win

5.57% appear

6509 games

51.5% Win

5.43% appear

6318 games

47.4% Win

5.27% appear

5162 games

49.5% Win

4.30% appear

4927 games

46.2% Win

4.11% appear

4803 games

49.2% Win

4.00% appear

4785 games

44.4% Win

3.99% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Sinistcha

4790 games

52.8% Win

3.99% appear

7763 games

52.6% Win

6.47% appear

6948 games

52.2% Win

5.79% appear

7925 games

52.2% Win

6.61% appear

8096 games

51.7% Win

6.75% appear

2949 games

51.5% Win

2.46% appear

1199 games

51.5% Win

1.00% appear

6268 games

50.8% Win

5.23% appear

1835 games

50.4% Win

1.53% appear

16951 games

50.3% Win

14.13% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Sinistcha

1427 games

43.6% Win

1.19% appear

886 games

43.7% Win

0.74% appear

612 games

43.8% Win

0.51% appear

1466 games

44.8% Win

1.22% appear

2154 games

44.9% Win

1.80% appear

688 games

45.2% Win

0.57% appear

759 games

45.2% Win

0.63% appear

939 games

45.4% Win

0.78% appear

819 games

45.7% Win

0.68% appear

3434 games

45.7% Win

2.86% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Sinistcha performs well against

790 games

57.5% Win

0.66% appear

648 games

56.3% Win

0.54% appear

797 games

56.0% Win

0.66% appear

804 games

55.0% Win

0.67% appear

796 games

54.9% Win

0.66% appear

817 games

54.7% Win

0.68% appear

813 games

53.6% Win

0.68% appear

1057 games

53.5% Win

0.88% appear

3345 games

53.1% Win

2.79% appear

1186 games

53.0% Win

0.99% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Sinistcha

4785 games

44.4% Win

3.99% appear

15361 games

45.2% Win

12.81% appear

7388 games

45.2% Win

6.16% appear

7638 games

45.6% Win

6.37% appear

20374 games

45.7% Win

16.99% appear

10148 games

46.0% Win

8.46% appear

616 games

46.1% Win

0.51% appear

4927 games

46.2% Win

4.11% appear

4249 games

46.6% Win

3.54% appear

3173 games

46.6% Win

2.65% appear