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

Battle Statistics

4.32%

Usage Rate

50.31%

Win Rate

56.42%

Lead Rate

67.12%

Selection Rate

1175

Avg Rating

1113

Total Games

560

Wins

553

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

Grimmsnarl Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Grimmsnarl currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 4.3% usage rate and 50.3% win rate. This data represents 12,869 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 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 Light Screen used in 38.7% of battles. Foul Play demonstrates the highest win rate at 57.1% While Light Screen is the most popular choice, Foul Play shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Pelipper, Archaludon, and Rillaboom in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Sableye, achieving a 81.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Mawile, Armarouge, and Hydreigon, while caution is advised against Toxapex, Gallade, and Typhlosion-Hisui. Particularly effective against Mawile with a 71.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Grimmsnarl 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 Grimmsnarl

532 games

54.7% Win

4.1% appear

505 games

55.6% Win

3.9% appear

335 games

51.0% Win

2.6% appear

321 games

49.2% Win

2.5% appear

294 games

51.4% Win

2.3% appear

251 games

51.0% Win

1.9% appear

241 games

60.2% Win

1.9% appear

213 games

53.0% Win

1.7% appear

169 games

45.6% Win

1.3% appear

167 games

56.3% Win

1.3% appear

156 games

60.9% Win

1.2% appear

153 games

54.2% Win

1.2% appear

132 games

45.5% Win

1.0% appear

129 games

47.3% Win

1.0% appear

119 games

44.5% Win

0.9% appear

108 games

43.5% Win

0.8% appear

92 games

52.2% Win

0.7% appear

76 games

48.7% Win

0.6% appear

72 games

48.6% Win

0.6% appear

67 games

34.3% Win

0.5% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Grimmsnarl

453 games

47.0% Win

3.52% appear

446 games

49.1% Win

3.47% appear

350 games

49.1% Win

2.72% appear

310 games

50.0% Win

2.41% appear

288 games

49.3% Win

2.24% appear

278 games

51.8% Win

2.16% appear

272 games

52.9% Win

2.11% appear

248 games

49.2% Win

1.93% appear

232 games

56.0% Win

1.80% appear

187 games

51.3% Win

1.45% appear

160 games

50.0% Win

1.24% appear

147 games

55.8% Win

1.14% appear

136 games

46.3% Win

1.06% appear

134 games

51.5% Win

1.04% appear

122 games

46.7% Win

0.95% appear

108 games

50.0% Win

0.84% appear

102 games

43.1% Win

0.79% appear

100 games

49.0% Win

0.78% appear

91 games

56.0% Win

0.71% appear

89 games

53.9% Win

0.69% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Grimmsnarl

16 games

81.2% Win

0.12% appear

13 games

69.2% Win

0.10% appear

19 games

68.4% Win

0.15% appear

156 games

60.9% Win

1.21% appear

241 games

60.2% Win

1.87% appear

20 games

60.0% Win

0.16% appear

167 games

56.3% Win

1.30% appear

34 games

55.9% Win

0.26% appear

505 games

55.6% Win

3.92% appear

18 games

55.6% Win

0.14% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Grimmsnarl

16 games

18.8% Win

0.12% appear

15 games

20.0% Win

0.12% appear

14 games

28.6% Win

0.11% appear

23 games

30.4% Win

0.18% appear

28 games

32.1% Win

0.22% appear

18 games

33.3% Win

0.14% appear

67 games

34.3% Win

0.52% appear

14 games

35.7% Win

0.11% appear

30 games

36.7% Win

0.23% appear

41 games

39.0% Win

0.32% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Grimmsnarl performs well against

14 games

71.4% Win

0.11% appear

69 games

69.6% Win

0.54% appear

16 games

62.5% Win

0.12% appear

28 games

60.7% Win

0.22% appear

48 games

60.4% Win

0.37% appear

35 games

60.0% Win

0.27% appear

20 games

60.0% Win

0.16% appear

64 games

59.4% Win

0.50% appear

40 games

57.5% Win

0.31% appear

46 games

56.5% Win

0.36% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Grimmsnarl

20 games

35.0% Win

0.16% appear

16 games

37.5% Win

0.12% appear

16 games

37.5% Win

0.12% appear

48 games

39.6% Win

0.37% appear

40 games

40.0% Win

0.31% appear

47 games

40.4% Win

0.37% appear

39 games

41.0% Win

0.30% appear

52 games

42.3% Win

0.40% appear

21 games

42.9% Win

0.16% appear

102 games

43.1% Win

0.79% appear