Showdown TierArchaludon + Charizard + Grimmsnarl + Politoed
VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) Archetype Analysis
Archaludon
Charizard
Grimmsnarl
Politoed
Last Updated: 10/22/2026 11:03 [UTC]
Core Overview
2.34%
Usage Rate
51.20%
Win Rate
15509
Teams
1310
Average Rating
Record: 7940 wins / 7569 losses ·
Period: 10/08/2026 - 10/22/2026 (UTC)
Flex Picks
| Pokemon | Usage % | Win % |
|---|---|---|
Golisopod
|
83.78% | 50.44% |
Farigiraf
|
68.14% | 50.75% |
Incineroar
|
15.72% | 49.22% |
Venusaur
|
14.19% | 55.29% |
Raichu
|
13.48% | 55.55% |
Garchomp
|
1.18% | 51.91% |
Rillaboom
|
0.81% | 53.60% |
Metagross
|
0.34% | 55.77% |
Espathra
|
0.29% | 46.67% |
Vileplume
|
0.26% | 65.85% |
Swampert
|
0.23% | 51.43% |
Gengar
|
0.19% | 56.67% |
Mawile
|
0.10% | 53.33% |
Dragonite
|
0.10% | 46.67% |
Indeedee-F
|
0.10% | 46.67% |
Basculegion
|
0.10% | 43.75% |
Ceruledge
|
0.09% | 64.29% |
Meganium
|
0.09% | 64.29% |
Whimsicott
|
0.08% | 33.33% |
Staraptor
|
0.07% | 36.36% |
Manectric
|
0.06% | 70.00% |
Sneasler
|
0.06% | 44.44% |
Glimmora
|
0.06% | 30.00% |
Gholdengo
|
0.05% | 100.00% |
Salamence
|
0.05% | 57.14% |
Scizor
|
0.05% | 25.00% |
Basculegion-F
|
0.04% | 50.00% |
Lopunny
|
0.03% | 80.00% |
Absol
|
0.03% | 60.00% |
Dragalge
|
0.03% | 60.00% |
Counter Picks
Opposing Pokemon associated with a lower win rate for this archetype than its overall 51.20%. Win rates below are for this archetype against teams containing each Pokemon, not individual one-on-one matchups.
| Pokemon | Games | Archetype Win % |
|---|---|---|
|
Venusaur
|
1188 | 38.30% |
|
Charizard
|
2736 | 40.83% |
Volcarona
|
1527 | 43.94% |
|
Grimmsnarl
|
1267 | 44.04% |
|
Garchomp
|
4261 | 44.45% |
Floette-Eternal
|
1162 | 44.92% |
|
Archaludon
|
3128 | 45.14% |
|
Raichu
|
2831 | 45.50% |
|
Incineroar
|
4509 | 46.15% |
|
Staraptor
|
1070 | 46.17% |
