Lycanroc-Dusk

Lycanroc-Dusk

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/11/2026 11:02 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.36%
Usage Rate
48.63%
Win Rate
21.56%
Lead Rate
41.65%
Selection Rate
1148
Avg Rating
473
Total Games
230
Wins
243
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

Lycanroc-Dusk Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Lycanroc-Dusk currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.4% usage rate and 48.6% win rate. This data represents 17,431 games analyzed over 14 days from 09/09/2026 to 09/11/2026.

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 Rock Slide used in 21.8% of battles. Close Combat demonstrates the highest win rate at 50.9% While Rock Slide is the most popular choice, Close Combat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Basculegion, Sneasler, and Kingambit in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Pelipper, achieving a 62.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Rotom-Wash, Pawmot, and Sylveon, while caution is advised against Dragonite, Hatterene, and Arcanine-Hisui. Particularly effective against Rotom-Wash with a 72.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Lycanroc-Dusk 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 Lycanroc-Dusk
216 games
48.6% Win
1.2% appear
212 games
49.5% Win
1.2% appear
199 games
51.8% Win
1.1% appear
171 games
51.5% Win
1.0% appear
165 games
50.3% Win
0.9% appear
139 games
51.1% Win
0.8% appear
135 games
48.9% Win
0.8% appear
115 games
54.8% Win
0.7% appear
97 games
39.2% Win
0.6% appear
78 games
46.1% Win
0.5% appear
59 games
50.9% Win
0.3% appear
58 games
51.7% Win
0.3% appear
50 games
46.0% Win
0.3% appear
45 games
55.6% Win
0.3% appear
40 games
45.0% Win
0.2% appear
38 games
47.4% Win
0.2% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
41.4% Win
0.2% appear
26 games
53.9% Win
0.1% appear
26 games
38.5% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Lycanroc-Dusk
193 games
49.2% Win
1.11% appear
172 games
44.8% Win
0.99% appear
144 games
52.1% Win
0.83% appear
127 games
44.1% Win
0.73% appear
127 games
48.8% Win
0.73% appear
124 games
43.5% Win
0.71% appear
120 games
42.5% Win
0.69% appear
112 games
43.8% Win
0.64% appear
98 games
48.0% Win
0.56% appear
94 games
45.7% Win
0.54% appear
68 games
58.8% Win
0.39% appear
59 games
45.8% Win
0.34% appear
55 games
50.9% Win
0.32% appear
52 games
50.0% Win
0.30% appear
44 games
52.3% Win
0.25% appear
44 games
45.5% Win
0.25% appear
44 games
40.9% Win
0.25% appear
43 games
48.8% Win
0.25% appear
38 games
63.2% Win
0.22% appear
37 games
51.4% Win
0.21% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Lycanroc-Dusk
24 games
62.5% Win
0.14% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.20% appear
45 games
55.6% Win
0.26% appear
115 games
54.8% Win
0.66% appear
26 games
53.9% Win
0.15% appear
199 games
51.8% Win
1.14% appear
58 games
51.7% Win
0.33% appear
171 games
51.5% Win
0.98% appear
139 games
51.1% Win
0.80% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Lycanroc-Dusk
19 games
36.8% Win
0.11% appear
26 games
38.5% Win
0.15% appear
97 games
39.2% Win
0.56% appear
29 games
41.4% Win
0.17% appear
19 games
42.1% Win
0.11% appear
21 games
42.9% Win
0.12% appear
40 games
45.0% Win
0.23% appear
50 games
46.0% Win
0.29% appear
78 games
46.1% Win
0.45% appear
38 games
47.4% Win
0.22% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Lycanroc-Dusk performs well against
18 games
72.2% Win
0.10% appear
24 games
70.8% Win
0.14% appear
24 games
66.7% Win
0.14% appear
35 games
65.7% Win
0.20% appear
38 games
63.2% Win
0.22% appear
25 games
60.0% Win
0.14% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.13% appear
68 games
58.8% Win
0.39% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.12% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Lycanroc-Dusk
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
28 games
35.7% Win
0.16% appear
23 games
39.1% Win
0.13% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.11% appear
22 games
40.9% Win
0.13% appear
44 games
40.9% Win
0.25% appear
24 games
41.7% Win
0.14% appear
24 games
41.7% Win
0.14% appear
26 games
42.3% Win
0.15% appear
120 games
42.5% Win
0.69% appear