Raging Bolt

Raging Bolt

Tier B OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 01/15/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

13.28%
Usage Rate
51.85%
Win Rate
10.37%
Lead Rate
1409
Avg Rating
14215
Total Games
7370
Wins
6845
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

Raging Bolt Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Raging Bolt currently holds a B tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 13.3% usage rate and 51.9% win rate. This data represents 53,516 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/01/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Thunderclap used in 28.7% of battles. Thunderbolt demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.7% Both Thunderclap and Thunderbolt are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Great Tusk, Kingambit, and Ogerpon-Wellspring in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Sinistcha, achieving a 56.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Venusaur, Latias, and Slither Wing, while caution is advised against Hydreigon, Ogerpon-Cornerstone, and Ogerpon. Particularly effective against Venusaur with a 61.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Raging Bolt offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Raging Bolt
6380 games
52.2% Win
11.9% appear
3625 games
53.2% Win
6.8% appear
2882 games
52.1% Win
5.4% appear
2505 games
54.5% Win
4.7% appear
2375 games
53.9% Win
4.4% appear
2308 games
49.4% Win
4.3% appear
1809 games
51.3% Win
3.4% appear
1700 games
52.8% Win
3.2% appear
1634 games
51.4% Win
3.0% appear
1585 games
51.2% Win
3.0% appear
1580 games
50.2% Win
3.0% appear
1562 games
53.5% Win
2.9% appear
1464 games
51.9% Win
2.7% appear
1417 games
54.6% Win
2.6% appear
1372 games
50.9% Win
2.6% appear
1348 games
54.6% Win
2.5% appear
1340 games
53.1% Win
2.5% appear
1289 games
51.4% Win
2.4% appear
1271 games
50.4% Win
2.4% appear
1265 games
51.1% Win
2.4% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Raging Bolt
4900 games
51.2% Win
9.16% appear
2764 games
52.0% Win
5.16% appear
2746 games
52.4% Win
5.13% appear
2260 games
51.1% Win
4.22% appear
2244 games
50.7% Win
4.19% appear
2118 games
50.2% Win
3.96% appear
2105 games
49.1% Win
3.93% appear
2016 games
47.7% Win
3.77% appear
1997 games
50.0% Win
3.73% appear
1916 games
50.0% Win
3.58% appear
1829 games
49.8% Win
3.42% appear
1690 games
50.2% Win
3.16% appear
1608 games
50.8% Win
3.00% appear
1543 games
52.6% Win
2.88% appear
1417 games
49.5% Win
2.65% appear
1414 games
48.6% Win
2.64% appear
1405 games
51.5% Win
2.63% appear
1385 games
52.3% Win
2.59% appear
1381 games
49.3% Win
2.58% appear
1364 games
52.5% Win
2.55% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Raging Bolt
223 games
56.5% Win
0.42% appear
1417 games
54.6% Win
2.65% appear
766 games
54.6% Win
1.43% appear
1348 games
54.6% Win
2.52% appear
145 games
54.5% Win
0.27% appear
323 games
54.5% Win
0.60% appear
2505 games
54.5% Win
4.68% appear
329 games
54.4% Win
0.61% appear
982 games
54.4% Win
1.83% appear
897 games
54.3% Win
1.68% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Raging Bolt
157 games
40.8% Win
0.29% appear
144 games
43.8% Win
0.27% appear
193 games
44.0% Win
0.36% appear
142 games
44.4% Win
0.27% appear
250 games
47.2% Win
0.47% appear
171 games
47.4% Win
0.32% appear
244 games
47.5% Win
0.46% appear
187 games
47.6% Win
0.35% appear
220 games
47.7% Win
0.41% appear
272 games
48.5% Win
0.51% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Raging Bolt performs well against
195 games
61.0% Win
0.36% appear
147 games
59.9% Win
0.27% appear
192 games
59.9% Win
0.36% appear
313 games
59.1% Win
0.58% appear
193 games
59.1% Win
0.36% appear
148 games
58.1% Win
0.28% appear
440 games
58.0% Win
0.82% appear
251 games
57.8% Win
0.47% appear
265 games
57.4% Win
0.50% appear
168 games
57.1% Win
0.31% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Raging Bolt
465 games
45.0% Win
0.87% appear
218 games
45.9% Win
0.41% appear
592 games
47.3% Win
1.11% appear
1169 games
47.3% Win
2.18% appear
2016 games
47.7% Win
3.77% appear
142 games
47.9% Win
0.27% appear
721 games
48.0% Win
1.35% appear
513 games
48.0% Win
0.96% appear
194 games
48.5% Win
0.36% appear
330 games
48.5% Win
0.62% appear