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

Battle Statistics

2.84%

Usage Rate

43.64%

Win Rate

44.05%

Lead Rate

58.96%

Selection Rate

1160

Avg Rating

731

Total Games

319

Wins

412

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

Alakazam Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Alakazam currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 2.8% usage rate and 43.6% 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 decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Expanding Force used in 34.9% of battles. Shadow Ball demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.2% While Expanding Force is the most popular choice, Shadow Ball shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Indeedee-F, Sneasler, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Pincurchin, achieving a 61.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Froslass, Annihilape, and Talonflame, while caution is advised against Archaludon, Excadrill, and Aerodactyl. Particularly effective against Froslass with a 75.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Alakazam 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 Alakazam

579 games

45.1% Win

4.5% appear

339 games

48.1% Win

2.6% appear

126 games

45.2% Win

1.0% appear

126 games

46.8% Win

1.0% appear

123 games

47.1% Win

1.0% appear

119 games

42.9% Win

0.9% appear

117 games

47.0% Win

0.9% appear

116 games

39.7% Win

0.9% appear

112 games

41.1% Win

0.9% appear

100 games

41.0% Win

0.8% appear

89 games

44.9% Win

0.7% appear

77 games

49.4% Win

0.6% appear

75 games

45.3% Win

0.6% appear

73 games

45.2% Win

0.6% appear

63 games

49.2% Win

0.5% appear

59 games

54.2% Win

0.5% appear

57 games

42.1% Win

0.4% appear

51 games

41.2% Win

0.4% appear

47 games

38.3% Win

0.4% appear

43 games

32.6% Win

0.3% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Alakazam

296 games

38.5% Win

2.30% appear

277 games

40.8% Win

2.15% appear

260 games

41.1% Win

2.02% appear

217 games

35.5% Win

1.69% appear

193 games

45.1% Win

1.50% appear

180 games

40.0% Win

1.40% appear

164 games

35.4% Win

1.27% appear

160 games

38.1% Win

1.24% appear

131 games

38.9% Win

1.02% appear

128 games

38.3% Win

0.99% appear

108 games

42.6% Win

0.84% appear

100 games

47.0% Win

0.78% appear

93 games

47.3% Win

0.72% appear

91 games

46.1% Win

0.71% appear

82 games

31.7% Win

0.64% appear

71 games

47.9% Win

0.55% appear

68 games

39.7% Win

0.53% appear

66 games

47.0% Win

0.51% appear

58 games

36.2% Win

0.45% appear

56 games

37.5% Win

0.44% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Alakazam

13 games

61.5% Win

0.10% appear

15 games

60.0% Win

0.12% appear

29 games

58.6% Win

0.23% appear

14 games

57.1% Win

0.11% appear

14 games

57.1% Win

0.11% appear

31 games

54.8% Win

0.24% appear

59 games

54.2% Win

0.46% appear

28 games

53.6% Win

0.22% appear

14 games

50.0% Win

0.11% appear

16 games

50.0% Win

0.12% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Alakazam

14 games

14.3% Win

0.11% appear

17 games

17.6% Win

0.13% appear

20 games

20.0% Win

0.16% appear

14 games

21.4% Win

0.11% appear

17 games

23.5% Win

0.13% appear

15 games

26.7% Win

0.12% appear

29 games

27.6% Win

0.23% appear

28 games

28.6% Win

0.22% appear

16 games

31.2% Win

0.12% appear

43 games

32.6% Win

0.33% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Alakazam performs well against

24 games

75.0% Win

0.19% appear

16 games

68.8% Win

0.12% appear

25 games

68.0% Win

0.19% appear

37 games

64.9% Win

0.29% appear

17 games

64.7% Win

0.13% appear

48 games

62.5% Win

0.37% appear

34 games

58.8% Win

0.26% appear

23 games

56.5% Win

0.18% appear

32 games

56.2% Win

0.25% appear

22 games

54.5% Win

0.17% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Alakazam

82 games

31.7% Win

0.64% appear

37 games

32.4% Win

0.29% appear

27 games

33.3% Win

0.21% appear

27 games

33.3% Win

0.21% appear

35 games

34.3% Win

0.27% appear

164 games

35.4% Win

1.27% appear

217 games

35.5% Win

1.69% appear

58 games

36.2% Win

0.45% appear

33 games

36.4% Win

0.26% appear

30 games

36.7% Win

0.23% appear