Volcarona

Volcarona

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

Last Updated: 08/04/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.69%
Usage Rate
48.62%
Win Rate
29.51%
Lead Rate
55.70%
Selection Rate
1292
Avg Rating
5605
Total Games
2724
Wins
2881
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

Volcarona Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Volcarona currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.7% usage rate and 48.6% win rate. This data represents 165,466 games analyzed over 14 days from 07/21/2026 to 08/04/2026.

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 Heat Wave used in 16.9% of battles. Heat Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.0% This move's combination of high popularity and strong win rate makes it a staple choice for competitive play.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Whimsicott, Sinistcha, and Garchomp in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Sylveon, achieving a 53.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Camerupt, Mamoswine, and Gengar, while caution is advised against Glimmora, Aerodactyl, and Basculegion. Particularly effective against Camerupt with a 58.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Volcarona 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 Volcarona
1127 games
50.6% Win
0.7% appear
1092 games
50.5% Win
0.7% appear
1053 games
49.0% Win
0.6% appear
1053 games
49.2% Win
0.6% appear
829 games
50.9% Win
0.5% appear
822 games
50.1% Win
0.5% appear
747 games
50.1% Win
0.5% appear
713 games
52.5% Win
0.4% appear
700 games
53.4% Win
0.4% appear
697 games
48.2% Win
0.4% appear
638 games
50.5% Win
0.4% appear
637 games
49.5% Win
0.4% appear
560 games
52.5% Win
0.3% appear
537 games
49.5% Win
0.3% appear
524 games
46.8% Win
0.3% appear
513 games
50.7% Win
0.3% appear
497 games
47.9% Win
0.3% appear
463 games
48.2% Win
0.3% appear
426 games
48.8% Win
0.3% appear
403 games
50.9% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Volcarona
1639 games
46.7% Win
0.99% appear
1548 games
50.7% Win
0.94% appear
1466 games
45.5% Win
0.89% appear
1452 games
48.5% Win
0.88% appear
1358 games
47.4% Win
0.82% appear
1207 games
44.7% Win
0.73% appear
1121 games
49.6% Win
0.68% appear
972 games
45.2% Win
0.59% appear
954 games
47.1% Win
0.58% appear
942 games
45.5% Win
0.57% appear
721 games
48.5% Win
0.44% appear
717 games
45.8% Win
0.43% appear
658 games
47.3% Win
0.40% appear
642 games
46.4% Win
0.39% appear
638 games
48.9% Win
0.39% appear
619 games
47.8% Win
0.37% appear
558 games
47.7% Win
0.34% appear
531 games
44.6% Win
0.32% appear
515 games
47.8% Win
0.31% appear
484 games
46.9% Win
0.29% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Volcarona
360 games
53.9% Win
0.22% appear
700 games
53.4% Win
0.42% appear
285 games
52.6% Win
0.17% appear
713 games
52.5% Win
0.43% appear
560 games
52.5% Win
0.34% appear
398 games
52.0% Win
0.24% appear
204 games
51.0% Win
0.12% appear
403 games
50.9% Win
0.24% appear
829 games
50.9% Win
0.50% appear
193 games
50.8% Win
0.12% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Volcarona
262 games
43.1% Win
0.16% appear
160 games
43.1% Win
0.10% appear
233 games
44.6% Win
0.14% appear
304 games
45.7% Win
0.18% appear
257 games
45.9% Win
0.16% appear
207 games
45.9% Win
0.13% appear
175 games
46.3% Win
0.11% appear
358 games
46.4% Win
0.22% appear
287 games
46.7% Win
0.17% appear
524 games
46.8% Win
0.32% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Volcarona performs well against
172 games
58.7% Win
0.10% appear
205 games
54.1% Win
0.12% appear
292 games
53.1% Win
0.18% appear
254 games
52.4% Win
0.15% appear
209 games
52.1% Win
0.13% appear
173 games
52.0% Win
0.10% appear
377 games
51.5% Win
0.23% appear
312 games
51.3% Win
0.19% appear
1548 games
50.7% Win
0.94% appear
172 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Volcarona
321 games
42.7% Win
0.19% appear
531 games
44.6% Win
0.32% appear
1207 games
44.7% Win
0.73% appear
288 games
44.8% Win
0.17% appear
454 games
45.1% Win
0.27% appear
972 games
45.2% Win
0.59% appear
1466 games
45.5% Win
0.89% appear
942 games
45.5% Win
0.57% appear
175 games
45.7% Win
0.11% appear
717 games
45.8% Win
0.43% appear