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

Battle Statistics

1.69%

Usage Rate

49.31%

Win Rate

41.01%

Lead Rate

57.60%

Selection Rate

1168

Avg Rating

434

Total Games

214

Wins

220

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

Gallade Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Gallade currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.7% usage rate and 49.3% win rate. This data represents 12,873 games analyzed over 14 days from 09/09/2026 to 09/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. 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 Sacred Sword used in 24.4% of battles. Trick Room demonstrates the highest win rate at 66.1% While Sacred Sword is the most popular choice, Trick Room shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Indeedee-F, Hatterene, and Camerupt in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Incineroar, achieving a 66.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Camerupt, Gholdengo, and Metagross, while caution is advised against Politoed, Pelipper, and Gardevoir. Particularly effective against Camerupt with a 76.9% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gallade 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 Gallade

276 games

52.9% Win

2.1% appear

188 games

50.5% Win

1.5% appear

157 games

45.9% Win

1.2% appear

134 games

50.0% Win

1.0% appear

101 games

55.5% Win

0.8% appear

101 games

56.4% Win

0.8% appear

95 games

52.6% Win

0.7% appear

79 games

44.3% Win

0.6% appear

77 games

58.4% Win

0.6% appear

56 games

66.1% Win

0.4% appear

55 games

56.4% Win

0.4% appear

48 games

54.2% Win

0.4% appear

42 games

38.1% Win

0.3% appear

41 games

51.2% Win

0.3% appear

41 games

51.2% Win

0.3% appear

29 games

44.8% Win

0.2% appear

27 games

37.0% Win

0.2% appear

26 games

50.0% Win

0.2% appear

26 games

38.5% Win

0.2% appear

26 games

53.9% Win

0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gallade

176 games

47.2% Win

1.37% appear

165 games

47.9% Win

1.28% appear

148 games

48.6% Win

1.15% appear

130 games

43.9% Win

1.01% appear

120 games

41.7% Win

0.93% appear

106 games

51.9% Win

0.82% appear

99 games

46.5% Win

0.77% appear

95 games

37.9% Win

0.74% appear

83 games

38.5% Win

0.64% appear

78 games

33.3% Win

0.61% appear

65 games

52.3% Win

0.50% appear

63 games

49.2% Win

0.49% appear

58 games

51.7% Win

0.45% appear

52 games

36.5% Win

0.40% appear

45 games

57.8% Win

0.35% appear

43 games

58.1% Win

0.33% appear

38 games

47.4% Win

0.30% appear

31 games

71.0% Win

0.24% appear

31 games

38.7% Win

0.24% appear

31 games

51.6% Win

0.24% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gallade

56 games

66.1% Win

0.44% appear

20 games

65.0% Win

0.16% appear

17 games

64.7% Win

0.13% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.12% appear

15 games

60.0% Win

0.12% appear

77 games

58.4% Win

0.60% appear

55 games

56.4% Win

0.43% appear

101 games

56.4% Win

0.78% appear

16 games

56.2% Win

0.12% appear

101 games

55.5% Win

0.78% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gallade

19 games

36.8% Win

0.15% appear

27 games

37.0% Win

0.21% appear

16 games

37.5% Win

0.12% appear

42 games

38.1% Win

0.33% appear

13 games

38.5% Win

0.10% appear

26 games

38.5% Win

0.20% appear

25 games

44.0% Win

0.19% appear

79 games

44.3% Win

0.61% appear

29 games

44.8% Win

0.23% appear

157 games

45.9% Win

1.22% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gallade performs well against

13 games

76.9% Win

0.10% appear

31 games

71.0% Win

0.24% appear

17 games

70.6% Win

0.13% appear

25 games

64.0% Win

0.19% appear

25 games

64.0% Win

0.19% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.12% appear

25 games

60.0% Win

0.19% appear

15 games

60.0% Win

0.12% appear

22 games

59.1% Win

0.17% appear

43 games

58.1% Win

0.33% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gallade

13 games

30.8% Win

0.10% appear

78 games

33.3% Win

0.61% appear

28 games

35.7% Win

0.22% appear

52 games

36.5% Win

0.40% appear

95 games

37.9% Win

0.74% appear

83 games

38.5% Win

0.64% appear

31 games

38.7% Win

0.24% appear

18 games

38.9% Win

0.14% appear

23 games

39.1% Win

0.18% appear

15 games

40.0% Win

0.12% appear