Battle Statistics
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
Tentacruel Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Tentacruel currently holds a E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 46.2% win rate. This data represents 69,188 games analyzed over 14 days from 03/16/2026 to 03/30/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in 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 Surf used in 20.1% of battles. Sludge Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 53.1% While Surf is the most popular choice, Sludge Wave shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Gliscor, Sinistcha, and Heatran in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Clefable, achieving a 53.2% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Moltres, Garganacl, and Glimmora, while caution is advised against Zamazenta-*, Landorus-Therian, and Iron Crown. Particularly effective against Moltres with a 59.7% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Tentacruel 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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups