Absol - VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

3.96%

Usage Rate

46.22%

Win Rate

39.84%

Lead Rate

57.51%

Selection Rate

1147

Avg Rating

1019

Total Games

471

Wins

548

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

Absol Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Absol currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 4.0% usage rate and 46.2% win rate. This data represents 12,873 games analyzed over 14 days from 09/09/2026 to 09/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 Night Slash used in 28.9% of battles. Swords Dance demonstrates the highest win rate at 57.1% While Night Slash is the most popular choice, Swords Dance shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sneasler, Rillaboom, and Indeedee-F in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Floette-Eternal, achieving a 62.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Toxapex, Alakazam, and Armarouge, while caution is advised against Typhlosion-Hisui, Sableye, and Kleavor. Particularly effective against Toxapex with a 64.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Absol currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Absol

485 games

47.0% Win

3.8% appear

345 games

50.4% Win

2.7% appear

283 games

46.6% Win

2.2% appear

237 games

43.5% Win

1.8% appear

189 games

44.4% Win

1.5% appear

173 games

46.8% Win

1.3% appear

163 games

49.7% Win

1.3% appear

148 games

41.2% Win

1.1% appear

129 games

49.6% Win

1.0% appear

117 games

49.6% Win

0.9% appear

113 games

52.2% Win

0.9% appear

111 games

46.0% Win

0.9% appear

106 games

30.2% Win

0.8% appear

106 games

53.8% Win

0.8% appear

101 games

42.6% Win

0.8% appear

99 games

50.5% Win

0.8% appear

99 games

49.5% Win

0.8% appear

87 games

49.4% Win

0.7% appear

82 games

58.5% Win

0.6% appear

82 games

36.6% Win

0.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Absol

389 games

41.4% Win

3.02% appear

379 games

48.0% Win

2.94% appear

329 games

41.6% Win

2.56% appear

289 games

43.2% Win

2.25% appear

254 games

42.5% Win

1.97% appear

246 games

42.3% Win

1.91% appear

244 games

46.7% Win

1.90% appear

241 games

51.0% Win

1.87% appear

201 games

43.8% Win

1.56% appear

160 games

45.0% Win

1.24% appear

154 games

39.0% Win

1.20% appear

128 games

47.7% Win

0.99% appear

116 games

45.7% Win

0.90% appear

111 games

42.3% Win

0.86% appear

110 games

43.6% Win

0.85% appear

103 games

39.8% Win

0.80% appear

93 games

49.5% Win

0.72% appear

89 games

41.6% Win

0.69% appear

87 games

49.4% Win

0.68% appear

86 games

46.5% Win

0.67% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Absol

37 games

62.2% Win

0.29% appear

82 games

58.5% Win

0.64% appear

36 games

58.3% Win

0.28% appear

19 games

57.9% Win

0.15% appear

45 games

57.8% Win

0.35% appear

52 games

57.7% Win

0.40% appear

33 games

57.6% Win

0.26% appear

14 games

57.1% Win

0.11% appear

59 games

54.2% Win

0.46% appear

24 games

54.2% Win

0.19% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Absol

16 games

18.8% Win

0.12% appear

14 games

28.6% Win

0.11% appear

14 games

28.6% Win

0.11% appear

43 games

30.2% Win

0.33% appear

106 games

30.2% Win

0.82% appear

18 games

33.3% Win

0.14% appear

30 games

33.3% Win

0.23% appear

82 games

36.6% Win

0.64% appear

35 games

37.1% Win

0.27% appear

31 games

38.7% Win

0.24% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Absol performs well against

17 games

64.7% Win

0.13% appear

33 games

63.6% Win

0.26% appear

67 games

62.7% Win

0.52% appear

13 games

61.5% Win

0.10% appear

23 games

60.9% Win

0.18% appear

15 games

60.0% Win

0.12% appear

20 games

60.0% Win

0.16% appear

33 games

57.6% Win

0.26% appear

54 games

57.4% Win

0.42% appear

23 games

56.5% Win

0.18% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Absol

13 games

7.7% Win

0.10% appear

25 games

32.0% Win

0.19% appear

14 games

35.7% Win

0.11% appear

46 games

37.0% Win

0.36% appear

31 games

38.7% Win

0.24% appear

154 games

39.0% Win

1.20% appear

48 games

39.6% Win

0.37% appear

103 games

39.8% Win

0.80% appear

62 games

40.3% Win

0.48% appear

389 games

41.4% Win

3.02% appear